Ron Lyle vs. Ray Mercer

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  1. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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    Seriously, how does this fight go down?
     
    KOTF, Oct 20, 2011
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  2. MagnaNasakki

    MagnaNasakki Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Mercer's stronger pedigree, jab, and ability to most likely withstand anything Lyle could throw at him would be his edges in this match up.


    Mercer by knockout late. If he fails to get it, he wins comfortably on points.
     
    MagnaNasakki, Oct 20, 2011
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  3. Vanboxingfan

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    I too think the big difference is Mercer's ability to withstand anything Lyle could throw at him, but it's a pretty tough call. I'd go with Mercer by ??

    Good match making btw.
     
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  4. Flea Man

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    This.
     
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  5. Vince Voltage

    Vince Voltage Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ah, the daily Lyle post. Get up, take a shower, brush your teeth, and respond to the Lyle post...it's a way of life! Yeah, Mercer has such a reputation for durability, that it''s tough to go against him here. But like Ron, he tended to come up short in big fights. Could go either way, but I guess I'll go with Mercer.
     
    Vince Voltage, Oct 21, 2011
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  6. DonBoxer

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    Mercer with a late stoppage after dominating a war.
     
    DonBoxer, Oct 21, 2011
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  7. Kalasinn

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    I agree. :good

    Plus, remember how badly hurt on ***** Street Lyle was, when he got stopped by Shot Ali, who had no power left.
     
    Kalasinn, Oct 21, 2011
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  8. Unforgiven

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    I think the best version of Mercer (IMO, in '95 v.Holyfield) against the best version of Lyle (Ali fight ?) would be an extremely close fight.
    It would probably be quite entertaining too (far better than that Lyle v Ali crap).
     
    Unforgiven, Oct 21, 2011
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  9. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Both durable types. Ron would take it on workrate.
     
    Stevie G, Oct 21, 2011
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  10. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lyle could not KO Mercer but I could see it being a close fight or a decision win for Lyle or a draw, Mercer struggled with Furgey
     
    Bummy Davis, Oct 21, 2011
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