The judges had this closer than what I had it. I would agree it was a fairly close fight but Holyfield consistently outboxed Mercer just enough in every round to win every round in my books. Mercer's best round was R8, when he led through most of it until Holyfield knocked him down to turn it round. For Mercer to react the way he did after the fight, shows he needed to look at the fight tape.
Amazing the difference a punch or 2 can make! Mercer would've won the round and had a chance to eek out a decision... but a huge knockdown and pressure from Holyfield late gives him the solid and deserved decision. Mercer is very strong but only comes on on occasion when he's pumped up, other times he throws quick little arm punches that are largely ineffective. Mercer's jabs are surprisingly good but not that accurate. His carrying on after the decision is a little embarrassing too!
The judges had this closer than what I had it. I would agree it was a fairly close fight but Holyfield consistently outboxed Mercer just enough in every round to win every round in my books. Mercer's best round was R8, when he led through most of it until Holyfield knocked him down to turn it round. For Mercer to react the way he did after the fight, shows he needed to look at the fight tape.
musiclover59 2 months ago
@a19patrol Source please.
Lcowand1 5 months ago
holyfield 99-90
thewelshviper 5 months ago
tongoooooooooooo no le ha dado
djbravo1 6 months ago
Holyfield clearly won 97-92
EvanderHolyfield7 7 months ago
Why don't you guys acknowledge the obvious fact THAT EVERY HEAVEYWEIGHT BOXER is and has used roids and performance enhancers!
a19patrol 7 months ago
Holyfield would almost never raise his arms at the end of a fight, even when he clearly won in a hard fought battle like this one. Classy guy.
Koukinaba 7 months ago
I had it 96-93. Amazingly close fight up until the moment that ring doctor made Holyfield focus.
villarius 8 months ago
Amazing the difference a punch or 2 can make! Mercer would've won the round and had a chance to eek out a decision... but a huge knockdown and pressure from Holyfield late gives him the solid and deserved decision. Mercer is very strong but only comes on on occasion when he's pumped up, other times he throws quick little arm punches that are largely ineffective. Mercer's jabs are surprisingly good but not that accurate. His carrying on after the decision is a little embarrassing too!
dlebs 8 months ago
One of my favorite boxer of all time, love Holyfield!!!
samuraiyao 9 months ago