January 2002 - July 2006 - The Jerry Quarry Foundation

items. The American Association for the Improvement of Boxing, Inc.
(AAIB), founded by former heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano and Stephen B.
Acunto in 1969. Thus it came into existence before the Foundation. Since its
inception, the AAIB has relentlessly focused on the safety of boxers by
promulgating information in a variety of ways. Additionally, Steve Acunto has
been interviewed by television, radio and other sectors of the media relating to
medical safety.Over the entire history of boxing, its proponents of reform
had attended many hearings and supported many bills introduced to improve this
important sport. History indicates that U.S. Senator Estes Kefauver introduced
the first federal boxing bill in 1961 that Congress did not pass. In 1965 the
U.S. Congressman Oren Harris introduced another bill. Concerning that
legislation Stephen B. Acunto and Rocky Marciano went to Washington to testify
in favor of its passage. Other people from the boxing community who testified
included Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney, and Joe Louis. When Congress failed to pass
this bill, Marciano and Acunto established the American Association for the
Improvement of Boxing, Inc. They then obtained a charter from the State of New
York State shortly before the former champion’s tragic death in a plane crash.
While Rocky Marciano has always been ranked as one of the greatest fighters who
ever lived, the real fruition of his unique contribution to boxing has evolved
through the special efforts of the AAIB, to include working in tandem with The
Jerry Quarry Foundation for Pugilistica Dementia (TJQF) while trying to improve
boxing.If you want to provide feedback or ask questions concerning this
letter or any other related subjects, I can be reached at ehnpbsa@aol.com,
330.743.2898, or 142 Upland Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44505. Furthermore Mr.
Stephen Acunto, Sr., Co-Founder of the AAIB, and other individuals connected
with that formidable organization, also stand ready, willing, and able to help
with these legislative matters concerning this great sport. I am
Sincerely yours,GEORGE L. OTTO, BCD, ESQUIRE, ICADC, LICDC,
LISW, MSUS, SAPChief Counsel/Legislative ConsultantCc. Other members of
the U.S. Congress|
|6/15/05 03:46:43 PM|Fan|Fandom||Fan@Fandom.com||||10|George dominated Frazier
who was not that different from Tyson. It's not just who you beat, it's styles.
Tyson was taylor made for Foreman. Foreman could bully Tyson around the ring.
Tyson never had a great base to work off of. He would be moved around easily by
Foreman on the inside. Foreman's best punches in his youth were half hook
uppercuts that were much more effective against smaller fighters. Add in heart
and the fact Tyson never proved he could comeback from behind and I think you
have a slaughter. Foreman KO 3|
|6/15/05 06:36:37 PM|Gerry|Cleveland||jerjets11@yahoo.com||||10|I'm glad to see
Mr. Otto is continuing to carry the fight for boxing reform that is still sorely
needed...Just wanted to say hi to the Quarrys, I know Jerry's birthday was
5/15, glad to see the site is still going.Again, I'm still adding to my
little thing on Yahoo at irishjerryq@yahoogroups.com, for those interested in
contributing. Cheers. |
|6/15/05 08:24:32 PM|angelo|dc||funktron@yahoo.com||||10|Fan: I'll add to your
comments---I don't think Tyson could get inside effectively against Foreman. In
fact, if Tyson came forward trying to swing for the fences, Foreman would stand
his ground and pummel Tyson. I'd look for Foreman to win by KO in five. What
about Tyson vs. Liston? This might be more evenly matched. I still feel
Tyson's lack of that intagible, heart, might do him in. If he didn't score an
early KO, and the opponent was still hanging around and still winging punches,
Tyson might get discouraged and start fouling, losing composure and losing
points in the process. Liston by later round disqualification win????|
|6/16/05 02:36:28 AM|Massimo |Roma||4||||10|Angelo-How many Liston's
fights did you see (or have you seen) ? I have seen the two fights with Ali',
the two with Patterson and the second with Cleveland Williams. Very little to
judge him. But my idea is that nobody could whip a prime Carlo "Figliolo" Liston