Evander Holyfield (Mercer fight) vs Lennox Lewis (Holyfield II fight)

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  1. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Real Deal even at 37 gave Lewis all he could handle in the rematch having a way better performance than in the first fight. What if he was 4 years younger? I kinda feel like Holyfield's effort against Mercer is a bit underrated. Could this version of him beat this version Lewis?
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Jul 29, 2026
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  2. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would definitely go with Evander. He fought a great fight that night. Even managed to drop the Iron-chinned Mercer. And, in my opinion, that was one of Mercer's 3 best performances. That version of Evander was considerably better than the one that fought Lewis.
     
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    Smokin Bert, Jul 29, 2026
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