Ray Mercer vs Luis Ortiz primes

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Jul 18, 2025.


Who wins?

  1. Ortiz KO/TKO

    6.3%
  2. Ortiz PTS

    31.3%
  3. Mercer KO/TKO

    50.0%
  4. Mercer PTS

    12.5%
  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup?
     
  2. ideafix12

    ideafix12 Well-Known Member Full Member

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  3. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Ortiz would outclass him.
     
  4. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Hype Jobs will be hype jobs until proven so. Full Member

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    Good match-up, Mercer close points win.
     
  5. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ortiz was a better fighter and champion than Ray Mercer.
     
  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    It’s an up for grabs fight. Ruiz peaked at an older age than most. And was able to achieve this largely due to steroid use. But there was a brief few years when he looked absolutely lethal.
     
  7. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think I'll go with King Kong by a decision.
     
  8. Wladimir

    Wladimir Active Member Full Member

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    Ortiz by decision in competitive action.
     
  9. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member Full Member

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    I'm taking Mercer by late stoppage. Mercer in his prime was a hell of a fighter.
     
  10. Ike

    Ike Member Full Member

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    Ortiz on points in my opinion, the speed and technical completeness of the Cuban fighter would be decisive.