January 2002 - October 2006 - The Jerry Quarry Foundation

could greatly improve the sport in many waysSubsection (a)(6) of Section
9 of S. 893 covers the issues surrounding conducting discussions and entering
into agreements with foreign boxing events and foreign boxers, trainers, cut
men, referees, judges, ringside physicians, and other professional boxing
personnel. The language in this section should be amended to reflect the
following policies for numerous reasons. First of all, it is important
to note that the most powerful people in the boxing industry, as well as most of
the fighters and their fans are citizens of the United States. Thus, even
though an increasing number of bouts now occur outside of the United States and
an increasing number of fighters are coming here from overseas, the interests of
United States citizens still dominate this sport. It is also important to note
that the geographical sites of the fights have become increasingly unimportant
in terms of generating revenue because of increasing amounts of money coming
from pay per view and cable television fans paying subscription fees.
Nevertheless, in attempts to secure additional revenue, some promoters have
staged boxing productions overseas by presenting fighters who are not physically
and/or mentally fit to pass any examination given by any boxing commission in
the United States; also promoters, for the same reasons, have taken advantage of
lax foreign safety regulations in eliminating certain expenses, such as having
an ambulance at ringside to provide additional medical coverage for injured
boxers. Given the spirit and intent of the previously approved and enacted
Professional Boxing Act of 1996 and the Muhammed Ali Boxing Reform Act of 2000,
this bill should ensure that all professional boxing matches involving any
promotional, media, or athletic interest connected to the United States, and
occurring outside the United States, comply with uniform medical, contractual,
and safety standards as set forth by the Association of Boxing Commissions.
Furthermore, these rules should be uniformly promulgated and enforced by the
boxing commissioners in all local jurisdictions where such a professional boxing
match occurs. To guarantee that these rules be enacted, all current and future
trade agreements (e.g. NAFTA and GATT) should include provisions ensuring that
the Association and the local boxing commissions work together to establish and
implement these rules and regulations in a consistent and fair manner.
Including this proposed amendment in S. 893 will greatly help in improving
the safety and fairness of this sport overseas.As mentioned in my
previous letter, if you have any questions concerning the above, please call me
at 330.743.2898 or email me at ehnpbsa@aol.com. I amSincerely
yours,GEORGE L. OTTO, BCD, CCDIII, ESQUIRE, ICADC, LISW, MSUSChief
Counsel/Legislative Consultantcc. Mr. Stephen Acunto, Sr., Co-Founder,
American Association for the Improvement of BoxingMr. James Quarry,
President, The Jerry Quarry Foundation for Pugilistica Dementia The
Honorable John McCain, United States Senate|
|3/17/02 12:12:43 PM|Sonia Hathaway(Quarry)|Joshua Tree,
CA||Sonia81@aol.com||||10|HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY TO ALL!|
|3/17/02 07:12:24 PM|Kent Appel|La Habra, Ca||oriononside@aol.com||||10|Happy
St. Patricks day to all and a belated happy 51st birthday to Mike Quarry! March
4 came and went and I hope Mike had a good birthday and that he is doing well.
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|3/18/02 10:28:04 AM|Bob Bumbera|Charlotte NC||renfbera@aol.com||||10|Happy St.
Pat's to all. I've been travling for the past two months and haven't had the
time to check out the new forum. Looks good! James keep fighting. I'll pray
for your victory over Cancer. My sister passed away last year from Breast Cancer
after a three year battle. I know how hard the fight can be. Sorry, but I
can't talk about the disese without saying something about her. Strong, brave,
and a powerful will to live. My heart goes out to you and your family. I guess
I should vote now. Moorer over Savold in 8. Berbick over Galento in 5. |
|3/18/02 05:34:53 PM|Kent Appel|La Habra, Ca||oriononside@aol.com||||10|Last
night on Fox Sports Network 2 a fighter from one of the former Soviet republics,