Mike Quarry vs. Tom Bethea
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Tom Bethea 172 lbs lost to Mike Quarry 175 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1976-10-30
- Location: Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Referee: Joey Giambra
- Judge: Art Lurie 44-48
- Judge: Harold Buck 44-47
- Judge: Johnny Mangiaracina 45-47
"Irish Mike Quarry, using his left hook to full advantage, outpointed the favoured Tom Bethea in a bruising 10 round light heavyweight battle Saturday. The two veterans battled at close quarters most of the time, landing solid body shots. Quarry won his advantage with left hooks to the head and body frequently as the two broke away from their infighting." -Associated Press
- Unofficial Las Vegas Sun scorecard - 49-43 Quarry
- This bout was billed as an elimination for the vacant NABF light heavyweight title.
- The AP report stated that both fighters received $10,000 apiece. However, the Las Vegas Sun reported that they received $6,000 apiece.