Jerry Quarry vs. James J. Woody
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Jerry Quarry 203 lbs beat James J Woody 207 lbs by TKO at 1:59 in round 2 of 10
- Date: 1973-08-31
- Location: Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Referee: Ferd Hernandez
"Jerry Quarry celebrated Friday night at the Convention Center with a 2nd round knockout over James J. Woody in a scheduled 10 rounder. Quarry used a lightning right uppercut, left hook combination to send Woody down for the first of three 2nd round knockdowns. Referee Ferd Hernandez signalled an end to the bout at 1:59 when Woody fell for the third time in the same round." -Associated Press
Post fight comments
- "I hope they keep their word. If the Foreman people don't live up to their agreement and give me a fight, I'll become the people's champion." -Jerry Quarry, commenting on the Foreman camp's promise of a title shot.
- "I need more fights to beat a man like him. I was in good condition but you need more than that to win fights. You need work, and I haven't had much of that lately." -James J. Woody, commenting on his 14 months of inactivity.
- "What do you mean? Is Foreman ready for Quarry?" -Gil Clancy, Quarry's manager, when asked if Quarry was ready for Foreman.