Ray Mercer vs Deontay Wilder (Prime for Prime)

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  1. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    As the title suggests, how would you see this fight going?

    Ray Mercer vs Deontay Wilder prime for prime.

    Thoughts?
     
  2. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Mercer wouldn't have to be prime to beat Wilder. The washed up 41 year old version that Wlad beat could probably give him a run for his money.
     
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    daverobin Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    mercer ...
     
  4. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Wilder dec.
     
  5. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Mercer ko3
     
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    elchivito master betty Full Member

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    Merciless.
     
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    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Ever seen Mercer's fight with Tommy Morrison? This would be worse.
     
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  8. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    One of the most savage KO's in history
     
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    GALVATRON Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Mercers punch resistance would haunt Wilder. Hes a true olympic champ/refined power puncher/boxer. Only way Wilder wins if Mercer trains for about 2 weeks.
     
  10. don owens

    don owens Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mercer by MURDER.
     
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  11. Ilesey

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    Mercer would put a beating on Wilder.
     
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    Mercer by devasting knockout!
     
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    Mercer.

    KO.

    Ray would beat him with his chin. Wilder doesn't have the footwork or the jab to keep him off and Mercer had legit power.
     
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    pincai The Indonesian Thin Man Full Member

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    Mercer gave a big Lewis all he could handle and arguably won. Wilder never step up to face fighter with the caliber of mercer. Mercer might knock him out of the ring.
     
  15. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This is a g
    This is a great post and you beat me to it
     
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