Ray Mercer v Jersey Joe Walcott

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think this all comes down to which Walcott turns up. I'll take him on points in a close fight. Thoughts?
     
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  2. Oakland Billy Smith

    Oakland Billy Smith Active Member banned Full Member

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    I would say it all comes down to which Mercer shows up and iIwould favor him by late round stoppage
     
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  3. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I see you work 24 hours too George
     
  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Jersey Joe should get it by decision.. But Mercer can put him under pressure and Joe needs to not get to lax.
     
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  5. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Walcott is little bit too sophisticated for Ray. Walcott points win
     
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  6. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Walcott by dec
     
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  7. Gudetama

    Gudetama Active Member Full Member

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    Walcott by clear but not completely dominant decision. 9 rounds to 6, something like that.
     
  8. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    Mercer was a very tough man if somewhat limited.I would have to choose Walcott by decision
     
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  9. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Walcott by a not so difficult decision...beet version of Walcott. The real Walcott was schizophrenic and who knows what you would have got. But best version only Walcott.
     
  10. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Walcott on points .tough fight. Mercer at his best was a very dangerous fighter .I doubt Walcott would want a rematch.
     
  11. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Nope. Just try to get to school on time
     
  12. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King

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    Usually Walcott would win. One of the cagiest fighters ever with good feet, counters, and a nasty hook at his best. He might give mercer a boxing lesson then get caught by sone bombs in a moment of carelessness and we have a war for the ages. Both men clash jabs like jousting knights in a constant battle for control of mid range. Walcott may have to get off the floor but he edges a close split decision more often than not. Ray's lack of defense and imagination could cost him the fight despite his strength and chin advantage.