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Raymond Anthony Mercer (born April 4, 1961) is an American former professional boxer, kickboxer, and mixed martial artist who competed from 1989 to 2009. Best known for his boxing career, Mercer won a heavyweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics as an amateur, and later held the WBO heavyweight title in 1991 as a professional, making one ...
Ray Mercer is a retired American boxer who competed from 1989 to 2008. He had 44 bouts, 36 wins, 7 losses, and 26 knockouts, and challenged for the WBO world heavyweight title in 2002.
Ray Mercer was a tough and durable heavyweight who fought some of the best in the division, including Holmes, Holyfield and Lewis. He won the WBO title in 1991 and lost it to Holmes in a controversial decision, but also beat Ferguson twice and gave Lewis a hard fight.
Jan 21, 2021 · Mercer had been promised a title fight against champion Riddick Bowe if he beat Ferguson. On June 29, 1993, Mercer was charged with offering Ferguson a $100,000 bribe to take a dive. According to the indictment, the bribe proposal wasn't made before the fight, but during the fight, when Mercer apparently realized he could not beat Ferguson.
Ray Mercer's remarkable career is a testament to his unparalleled skill, determination, and unwavering passion for the sport. From his early days as an amate...
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Explore the remarkable life and career of heavyweight boxer Ray Mercer in this one-minute video. From his explosive fights against legendary opponents to his...
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Jan 11, 2021 · Learn about Ray Mercer's remarkable journey from the US Army to the boxing ring, where he won the WBO heavyweight title and fought legends like Holmes, Holyfield and Klitschko. See his Olympic achievements, knockouts, challenges and legacy.