Ken Norton vs Ray Mercer primes (poll)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Jul 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM.


Who wins?

  1. Norton KO/TKO

    15.4%
  2. Norton PTS

    69.2%
  3. Mercer KO/TKO

    15.4%
  4. Mercer PTS

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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  2. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    Ugh Kenny Norton's chin against Mercer's bombs will not be a pleasant sight. On the other hand Norton was a fine boxer and Mercer was not such a great boxer, and also kind of low output. Could go either way I guess. Norton might be chugging along and then the next moment he's drooling on the canvas.

    I haven't thought about the specifics, to be fair.
     
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Norton has a small chance of steeling a decision if he doesn’t get caught against the ropes or find himself pushed on the back foot. But if he gets locked into a flurry from Mercer he’s likely not getting off the hook.
     
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  4. Wladimir

    Wladimir Active Member Full Member

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    Prime Norton would outboxed Mercer and get comfortable decision.
     
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  5. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Member Full Member

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    Mercer was less Foreman and more Quarry as far as power went, Norton wins in a UD in an entertaining slugfest