1991: Ray Mercer vs. Mike Tyson

Wish it had happened!
Tyson was still dangerous here.
He'd find a way to get inside of mercer s guard and be the only man to stop Ray in his prime.
Tyson ko or tko 6

 

Tyson by UD. Mercer would get off the occasional flurry, but Tyson would outwork him on the inside. This would probably go something like Tyson-Ruddock 2, with Mercer maybe doing slightly better. He had a more varied offense than Ruddock, and a better chin. This would have been fun to watch.

 

If Ruddock could survive 12 with Tyson in 91 so could Mercer. Tyson by decision

 

If Mercer goes the distance he's taking some big punishment.

 

Tyson UD.

 

I'm going against the tide and picking Mercer. Tyson had slowed down and started to slug with opponents this is never a good idea with Mercer in the mood .the longer this fight goes the more it go's Rays way. Tyson linked to bully other fighters this wouldn't work on Mercer I think Mercer stops an exhausted and battered Tyson in the final round rounds.

 

I think Tyson wins a pretty comfortable UD. Can’t see Mercer getting stopped and he should win a few rounds. Just don’t see him beating Mike at all.

 

Mercer was getting schooled by Damiani before clipping him on the nose.

 

Tyson would land the same combos Morrison was able to land. What a slug fest this would be.

 

I think 91 Mike is still good enough to win a clear UD over Mercer.

96/97 would be more interesting, although Ray is nowhere close to Holyfields level other than toughness, chin and power.

 

distance fight

 

Agree

 

Tyson by decision.