Floyd Patterson vs Ray Mercer

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Dec 14, 2024.

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Who wins and how

  1. Mercer KO/TKO

    3 vote(s)
    25.0%

  2. Patterson KO/TKO

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Mercer Decision

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Patterson Decision

    9 vote(s)
    75.0%

  5. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    He did beat Bonavena and Chuvalo, both of whom were Mercer-like.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Dec 15, 2024
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    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Keep in mind he had been boxing for a long time by the time he beat the two of them.
     
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    Philosopher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yup, but were they better than Ray on his best day? For me, the answer is no, others may disagree.
     
    Philosopher, Dec 15, 2024
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    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    You are, as always my friend, totally right!!
     
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