Ray Mercer (Holyfield fight) vs Jimmy Young (Foreman fight)

You’re probably right and I have my doubts as well. He did however manage to survive ten against James Bonecrusher for a decision win though

 

and win despite a broken jaw and a knockdown; plus he beat Tillis after taking an 8-count, and outslugged the massive Broad as well; he really had a few courageous performances

 

Underrated fighter I’d truth be told. Perhaps because he never lived up to his Father’s legacy

 

It's too bad that when one guy makes a name for himself as a fighter, and then one of his brothers or sons or nephews becomes a boxer, everything he does, no matter how successful it is, seems to be forgotten, and all people know about that person is kind of best summed up when Mike Quarry identified himself merely as "Jerry's brother".

 

Agree. And Camacho Jr. and Chavez jr. were decent fighters but couldn’t live up to their father’s legacy.

 

right on

 

Joey Curtis saved Marvis in that one

Tillis was pouring in unanswered punches

Nevada had just recently added the standing 8 count.

A different ref or same ref a few years earlier and Tillis wins a 2nd round tko.

Holmes and Tillis weren't even big punchers.

Marvis just didn't have much of a chin.

I was surprised he lasted with Bonecrusher but Smith's lack of speed was a factor.

It is possible Marvis could last with Mercer but more likely we'd see a Morrison replay where Ray pounces at the first sign of Marvis being hurt.

 

Was that necessary?

 

Seriously? You're giving Mercer WAYYYYY to much credit. He'd be lucky to look like a club fighter.

 

Probably not.

He's a good poster but very young.

 

Oh I thought you were referring to him as mentally challenged, as opposed to young. My apologies!

 

I was kind of joking referring that your brain doesn't stop developing until 25.

 

Young at his best made fighters wayyyy better than Mercer look terrible. Jimmy wins 7 or 8 rounds of a 10 rounder

 

Lol, I stand corrected swag!!

 

Young would easily win.