Bonavena V Mercer ?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Oscar who dumped Frazier twice on the floor
    Verses Merciless who gave a near peak Lewis all he could handle ?
    12 round s
     
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  2. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Oscar
     
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  3. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I would lean towards Mercer but this would be a fun fight either way. I do think it goes to the cards, and I do think it is close and have no problem with either guy getting picked as it is close to a toss up for me. I just think Mercer is narrowly better and stronger. Good match up
     
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  4. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    I take Mercer by UD in a war, Mercer simply has the better ring generalship IMO
     
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  5. Curtis Lowe

    Curtis Lowe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bonavena by decision. Oscar's odd style would trouble Mercer.
     
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  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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    Yeah Mercer for me
     
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  7. mcvey

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    Undecided but a great tear up!
     
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  9. red cobra

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    Oscar!!!
     
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  10. Fergy

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    Cheer's Phil .I m in the mercer camp myself here. I just see him edging it over Oscar ,being the stronger guy.But Ray cops some solid shot s from him through out. A close decision win for the us Army guy .
     
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  11. Smokin Bert

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    Although I think it would be a great fight, I think Bonavena's style would confuse Ray. As tough as Mercer was, he had a pretty low boxing IQ. Lots of fighters out thought him in the ring.

    Bonavena by UD in a tough brawl.
     
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  12. Eddie Ezzard

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    If it's the Ray who showed up against Lewis, as stipulated in the original post, then Mercer. That performance to me was impressive through the whole fight. Oscar v Joe had the shocking start but Joe was always a slow starter and trouble early on was always on the cards for him.

    But the Mercer of Ferguson or Holmes is another matter entirely. Oscar probably too busy for him and gets a decision.
     
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  13. Titan1

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    Oscar by close decision.
     
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  14. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Oscar was too smart, awkward and strong for Mercer. Sharpshooters, fast moving, crisp punching fighters were Oscar's wolfbane...his kryptonite. Look no further than Jimmy Ellis. Mercer was not a member of the sharpshooter's fraternity.
     
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  15. Bummy Davis

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    Oscar was rugged , strong and hard to avoid his awkward bombs - Mercer was rugged and strong - both had good chins and good power - I think this one goes the distance - tough bout to judge- tough fight to pick

    I may lean with Oscar
     
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