Lewis vs Mercer Who M

I had Lewis winning 6-4. He pulled out the win in the last couple of rounds on my card.

 

I agree. I won’t Bash Lewis, but I do believe Mercer and Vitali both great entertaining fights deserved rematches. Far more so than the version of McCall that received one which was virtually meaningless in his condition.

 

Mercer made his fights with Holyfield and Lewis close, but he got edged both times. Legitimate decisions. The decision that was debatable was the Witherspoon fight, in which a good argument could be made that Spoon won (or a draw), and yet the judges had it wide for Mercer.

 

I have to rewatch the Witherspoon Mercer fight haven’t seen it in years. I agree Mercer lost the Holyfield clear - in a good fight. The Lewis fight was razor close, I have never felt that I can give Mercer 6 rounds in that fight - although many ppl do. I usually end up with 5-5 with Lewis losing more rounds in first half of fight and winning more in second half. 6-4 Lewis I can live with or 5-5 are fair cards imo. Was a fun fight.

 

Mercer made a great start against Lewis and met him halfway in setting the tone and shaping the fight, keeping it competitive, throughout. But, while Mercer was competitive, Lewis carried the edge - and that was enough to separate them on the night.

Lewis 96-94

 

I had it 6-4 for Lewis. Lewis never gave re-mathes in ANY of his tough fights, you have to knock him out to get one.

One Things Lewis can complain about at is the ring for this fight was only 16 x 16, helping Mercer. That wasn't in the contract.