Best fights of Ray Mercer
Over 20 years as a professional, Ray Mercer has compiled a 36-7-1 (26) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ray Mercer KOs Francesco Damiani
On January 11, 1991 Ray Mercer fought Francesco Damiani for the WBO heavyweight title. Mercer was 29 years old with a record of 16-0, and Damiani was 32 with a record of 27-0. Mercer was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Damiani was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Mercer stopped Francesco Damiani via KO in the 9th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Ray Mercer KOs Tommy Morrison
On October 18, 1991 Ray Mercer defended his WBO heavyweight title against Tommy Morrison. Mercer was 30 years old with a record of 17-0, and Morrison was 22 with a record of 28-0. Mercer was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Morrison was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Mercer stopped Tommy Morrison via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
3. Ray Mercer defeats Tim Witherspoon
On December 14, 1996 Ray Mercer faced Tim Witherspoon in a heavyweight bout. Mercer was 35 years old with a record of 23-4-1, and Witherspoon was 38 with a record of 45-4. Mercer was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Witherspoon was on a 8-fight winning streak. Mercer won via unanimous decision.
4. Ray Mercer loses to Evander Holyfield via unanimous decision
On May 20, 1995 Ray Mercer faced Evander Holyfield in a heavyweight bout. Mercer was 34 years old with a record of 23-2-1, and Holyfield was 32 with a record of 30-2. Holyfield was coming off a loss. Mercer lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Holyfield.
5. Ray Mercer loses to Lennox Lewis via majority decision
On May 10, 1996 Ray Mercer faced Lennox Lewis in a heavyweight bout. Mercer was 35 years old with a record of 23-3-1, and Lewis was 30 with a record of 28-1. Mercer was coming off a loss, while Lewis was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mercer lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Lewis.
6. Ray Mercer loses to Larry Holmes via unanimous decision
On February 7, 1992 Ray Mercer faced Larry Holmes in a heavyweight bout. Mercer was 30 years old with a record of 18-0, and Holmes was 42 with a record of 53-3. Mercer was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Holmes was on a 5-fight winning streak. Mercer lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Holmes.
7. Ray Mercer KOs Leo Loiacono
On February 21, 1998 Ray Mercer faced Leo Loiacono. Mercer was 36 years old with a record of 24-4-1, and Loiacono was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mercer was coming off a win. Mercer stopped Leo Loiacono via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Ray Mercer KOs Jimmy Haynes in 43 seconds
On December 18, 1999 Ray Mercer faced Jimmy Haynes. Mercer was 38 years old with a record of 25-4-1, and Haynes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mercer was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mercer stopped Jimmy Haynes via KO in the 1st round.
9. Ray Mercer KOs Troy Weida in 28 seconds
On February 23, 2002 Ray Mercer faced Troy Weida. Mercer was 40 years old with a record of 29-4-1, and Weida was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mercer was on a 6-fight winning streak. Mercer stopped Troy Weida via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Ray Mercer KOs Jeff Pegues
On February 11, 2001 Ray Mercer faced Jeff Pegues. Mercer was 39 years old with a record of 26-4-1, and Pegues was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mercer was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mercer stopped Jeff Pegues via TKO in the 2nd round.