Ray Mercer losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Ray Mercer has compiled a 36-7-1 (26) record, including six title fights. He has seven losses, two of them in title fights.
7. Ray Mercer loses to Derric Rossy via unanimous decision
On January 26, 2008 Ray Mercer fought Derric Rossy for the vacant WBF International, WBONABO interim, and WBCABCO heavyweight titles. Mercer was 46 years old with a record of 35-6-1, and Rossy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mercer was coming off a win. Mercer lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Rossy.
6. Ray Mercer loses to Shannon Briggs via KO
On August 26, 2005 Ray Mercer faced Shannon Briggs in a heavyweight bout. Mercer was 44 years old with a record of 34-5-1, and Briggs was 33 with a record of 42-4-1. Mercer was on a 4-fight winning streak and Briggs was on a 6-fight winning streak. Briggs stopped Mercer via KO in the 7th round.
5. Ray Mercer loses to Wladimir Klitschko via KO
On June 29, 2002 Ray Mercer fought Wladimir Klitschko for the WBO heavyweight title. Mercer was 41 years old with a record of 30-4-1, and Klitschko was 26 with a record of 38-1. Mercer was on a 7-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 14-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Mercer via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. 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.
3. 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.
2. Ray Mercer loses to Jesse Ferguson via unanimous decision
On February 6, 1993 Ray Mercer faced Jesse Ferguson. Mercer was 31 years old with a record of 20-1, and Ferguson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mercer was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mercer lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ferguson.
1. 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.