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761:, who was inter-service superheavyweight champion (Mercer later beat Watson as a professional). But in 1985, when Army Coach Hank Johnson sought to recruit Mercer for a stateside training camp for the 1988 Olympics, Mercer turned down the offer. "I was in my prime at partying. The training was not a sacrifice I wanted to make. I told Hank, you won't see me until the Olympics", he said. When he was reassigned to Baumholder, he won three USAREUR crowns while carrying the banner for V Corps (he won the USAREUR Championship less than a year after his first amateur fight.) As he served with USAREUR, for that reason in 1986—1987 Mercer had several international bouts in Germany, he also competed internationally at Western Europe 4625: 812:
English, and I don't speak Korean, so he talked his stuff and I talked mine. I didn't think we connected, so I just kept on going." said Mercer. Soldiers from his unit back in Germany were rooting for him. Right before the Olympics they made a large banner with everyone's signature on it and shipped it overnight to Seoul. "They've been a big part of my support, and a gold medal would mean almost as much to them as it would to me. That banner really picked me up. I'm fighting for the people of the United States, but especially for the ones back in my unit," he told his audience during one of his post-fight interviews.
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Though he originally planned to give up on MMA, circumstances pushed Mercer into a comeback; On June 13, 2009, he made a big splash when he defeated former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia at Adrenaline III: Bragging Rights. He won the fight via knockout in 9 seconds with a huge right hand to the
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on June 6, 2004. Mercer held a reasonable account of himself, but his age and inability to successfully defend kicks was evident. He threw powerful punches and trapped his opponent in the corner more than once, and managed to adapt as more kicks were thrown, even knocking Musashi down in round two,
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took off with their flags and good-naturedly dodged the people who tried to get in their way. A few tried to trip the pair, another tried to tackle the heavyweight Mercer, and one security guard even stopped him and tried to steer him back to his seat. Mercer would have none of it. "He didn't speak
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for the post's heavyweight champion that he found a sanctioned way to use his aggression. The beginnings were tough. "I came back from that first day of sparring with a bleeding nose and my lips swollen. For two months I got pounded. But then it became a challenge. I'm not a quitter. I figured the
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chin, becoming the first man to ever defeat Sylvia by knockout. Sylvia threw a kick, for the opponents agreed to keep the fight standing, but Mercer was visibly agitated as he threw a light jab. He delivered his overhand right to Sylvia, stunning him, and threw a second right hand on the ground.
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heavyweight title, scoring a one punch knockout victory in the 9th when behind on points. At that time, the WBO championship wasn't considered a major championship; it didn't become a major belt equal to the WBA, WBC, and IBF belts until 2004. Later that year, he beat undefeated puncher
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Mercer started boxing at the age of 23 while serving in the U.S. Army in West Germany. Mercer said he had never even put on a pair of gloves until after he enlisted, "The Army taught me everything I know about boxing," explained Mercer. He first boxed in organized competition in 1983 at
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as a heavyweight. When asked if he thought he needed to stop the South Korean in order to win the gold medal, he replied: "Definitely. Or I'll make him wish he was knocked out. One of the two." He was the oldest member of the United States Olympic Boxing Team at 27.
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or ride choppers. With my father, I was fishing by the age of nine and hunting by fourteen. We'd go for deer, rabbit, and squirrel at Fort Benning. My father had a good life in the military. I figured I'd do the same. I wanted to go back to Germany. I liked it over
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Mercer had a total of 70 fights as an amateur, competing all his amateur career in the 201-pound class, and compiling an amateur record of 64 wins, 6 losses (no stoppages.) Upon winning the Olympic Gold Medal, Mercer was approached by boxing promoter
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but he was tacking on more accumulated damage that slowed him down, as he went on to lose the bout via unanimous decision. By round three, he was being ripped into by his opponent and was hardly keeping up.
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submission. Mercer later stated in the press conference at Adrenaline III: Bragging Rights, that he had expected Kimbo Slice to box with him, and said that he did not really train in any other aspect of
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Though he was offered additional opportunities to have a further K-1 career, after the Bonjasky bout in 2005, Mercer, aged but undeterred, returned to boxing and refused another kickboxing fight.
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fall through. Mercer enjoyed an unexpected run of form in major fights, losing on points in a thrilling brawl with Holyfield in May 1995, losing a controversial decision in a wild punch up with
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After his loss to Briggs, the now aged Mercer did not compete in a boxing match until two years later in 2007, having taken time off to attempt kickboxing and MMA as side careers.
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As a kid I was a little hardheaded. I had a tough time in school until my father, Raymond, he was a mechanic in the military, got me straight. When he was in the field, whether at
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in 1996. Throughout his entire fighting career in the 1990s, Mercer never lost a fight to stoppage, a testament to his iron jaw and dangerous resilience as a boxer.
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Mercer turned pro in January 1989 and debuted with a 3rd TKO of Jesse McGhee. He scored a series of knockouts, scoring his first notable in a split decision of
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in 1997, Mercer suffered a neck injury and was out of action for 14 months. He returned February 1998 with a 2-round KO of Leo Loiacono, but contracted
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in November 1988 (which was quite an achievement, considering that the Army branch alone produced 19 Olympians in 1988.) In January 1989, being
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In February 2001 a 39-year-old Mercer launched a final comeback, knocking out four journeymen before being matched with WBO title holder
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organization, although no bouts would materialize. At 1-0, he was scheduled to face at the time undefeated MMA fighter and Kickboxer
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Continuing to seek a fighting career, Mercer opted to travel to Japan. Taking a brief year of hiatus from boxing, he challenged
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He returned, scoring a first round KO over the Journeyman Mikael Lindblad. After a unanimous decision loss to a journeyman
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Going to the Olympic Team, he was one of the most highly regarded American Olympic boxers. Of all the U.S. 1988 Olympians,
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as a youth, it wasn't until he was offered a chance to avoid a 30-day field exercise in the winter of 1984 by serving as a
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in five rounds, and with a major world title fight on the horizon vacated his WBO belt and fought 42-year-old legend
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After a series of scheduled boxing matchups fell through (including a proposed bout against former champion
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However, Mercer did return to boxing in 2005, now aged 44, but he was stopped in seven rounds by former
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Mercer had planned to attempt a dabble in mixed martial arts as early as 2003; he was scheduled to
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other guy learned the moves, so could I." He learned quickly enough, winning military titles and a
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He retired in 2008 a one-time major title holder with an impressive record of 36-7-1 (26 KOs).
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RAY MERCER and RIDDICK BOWE HAD VIOLENT SPARRING SESSIONS- KELVIN “BIG DAWG” RICHARDSON
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title. He became 1985 U.S. Army and inter-service heavyweight champion, along with
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in yet another high action bout in December 1996. In the frame for a bout with
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As a kickboxer, he fought the likes of four-time K-1 Japan tournament champion
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who competed from 1989 to 2009. Best known for his boxing career, Mercer won a
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before vacating his championship. Though he fought and lost a controversial
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in June 1996, and scoring a controversial points win over double ex-champ
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Mercer knocked out all four of his Olympic opponents, winning Gold at the
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in 2004, and as a mixed martial artist, he scored a notable first-round
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In March 2010, it was announced that Mercer had signed with the
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at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on June 23, 2007, as part of
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from the article and its talk page, especially if potentially
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in a high-profile bout on HBO. Once famed for his incredible
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Defeated Andre Hoth (West Germany) by unanimous decision, 3–0
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Winners of the United States Championship for amateur boxers
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Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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Defeated Renat Trishev (Soviet Union) by split decision, 2–1
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Nikki Beach Concert Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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in a spectacular 12 round brawl that earned him Cooper's
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United States Armed Forces Championships (heavyweight),
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United States Armed Forces Championships (heavyweight),
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1/2: Defeated Carlton Hollis by unanimous decision, 5–0
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title in 1991 as a professional, making one successful
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Olympic gold medalists for the United States in boxing
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Finals: Defeated Jerry Goff by unanimous decision, 5–0
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Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
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South Mountain Arena, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
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March 12, 2010. 4249:"Ray Mercer Named Athlete of Year" 4181: 3508:Adrenaline MMA 3: Bragging Rights 3331:K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Seoul 2288: 1016:1/8: Defeated Lyle McDowell RSC 2 887:Stockholm Box Open (heavyweight), 14: 5526: 5430:Heavyweight mixed martial artists 4416: 3961:"U.S. Outslugged By Cuban Boxers" 3677:Berger, Phil (October 17, 1991). 3630:Cage Fury Fighting Championship 5 3055:, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. 2627:, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. 1962:, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. 1456:Cage Fury Fighting Championship 5 1296:rather than mandatory challenger 845:Finals: Defeated Gregory Ellerbee 640:Raymond Mercer Sr., grew up as a 636:Mercer, being the son of retired 207:6 ft 1 in (185 cm) 5221: 5198: 5175: 5152: 5129: 5106: 5083: 5060: 5037: 5014: 4991: 4968: 4945: 4922: 4899: 4876: 4853: 4830: 4807: 4784: 4761: 4738: 4715: 4692: 4669: 4646: 4623: 4286:"Ray Mercer: Record & Stats" 4086:"Seoul Olympics: The Army Story" 4048:"Green to Gold, Now Green Again" 3829:"Army Boxers Win National Title" 3395: 3369: 3345: 3319: 3191: 1447:Cage Fury Fighting Championships 1259:Evander Holyfield vs. Ray Mercer 1162: 1142:USA–Canada Duals (heavyweight), 1119:Olympic Box-offs (heavyweight), 1060:USA–Europe Duals (heavyweight), 1022:1/4: Defeated Ike Padilla RSC 2 996: 970: 947: 881: 862: 787: 689:Richmond County Military Academy 519: 497: 25: 4386: 4361: 4304: 4278: 4240: 4202: 4175: 4145: 4115: 4077: 4066: 4036: 4006: 3979: 3903:Army News Service (June 1988). 1603:Nöjesfabriken, Karlstad, Sweden 1399:in the kickboxing combat sport 1368: 1168:Summer Olympics (heavyweight), 988:Defeated Leonard Conway RSCH 1 899:(Norway) by split decision, 2–3 4018:"Coach Calls U.S. a Contender" 3952: 3896: 3858: 3827:Garrett, George (March 1986). 3820: 3742: 3626:Submission (guillotine choke) 3542:Professional record breakdown 3416:Professional record breakdown 2591:Retained WBO heavyweight title 2156:Miccosukee Resort & Gaming 2036:Silver Star Hotel & Casino 1546: 1083:Olympic Trials (heavyweight), 1040:USA–Cuba Duals (heavyweight), 953:Copenhagen Cup (heavyweight), 849:USA–USSR Duals (heavyweight), 548:Last updated on: April 5, 2023 1: 4508:August 5, 1990 – January 1991 3986:Berger, Phil (June 6, 1988). 3656: 1251:Ray Mercer vs. Tommy Morrison 1056:(Cuba) by split decision, 1–2 915:USA–FRG Duals (heavyweight), 903:USA–FRG Duals (heavyweight), 827: 727:. His last military rank was 674:—Ray Mercer on his childhood. 631: 5279:1988 USA Olympic Boxing Team 4423:Boxing record for Ray Mercer 4209:Schad, Dave (January 1989). 4084:Schad, Dave (January 1989). 3959:Berger, Phil (May 1, 1988). 3789:Schad, Dave (January 1989). 3641: 3638: 3617: 3571: 3568: 3518: 3515: 3496: 3445: 3442: 1528: 1525: 1517: 1514: 1013:1/16: Defeated Mike Sharp KO 870:Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 36:biography of a living person 7: 5470:United States Army soldiers 4157:"Mercer Stops South Korean" 3865:Garcia, Elroy (June 1993). 3713:"Soldiers Vie For Olympics" 3053:Broadway by the Bay Theater 1471:and was unprepared for the 1338: 1263:Lennox Lewis vs. Ray Mercer 1255:Ray Mercer vs. Larry Holmes 1112:by unanimous decision, 5–0 1099:by unanimous decision, 5–0 1062:Las Vegas Convention Center 978:Naval Air Station San Diego 63:must be removed immediately 10: 5531: 4127:"3 Americans Reach Finals" 3271:(0 (T) KO's, 0 decision), 2400:Bay St. Louis, Mississippi 1494:Professional boxing record 1248: 1245:Professional boxing career 1172:, September–October 1988: 1007:Colorado Springs, Colorado 5367: 5354: 5285: 4614: 4605: 4551: 4540: 4532: 4527: 4512: 4504:NABF heavyweight champion 4501: 4493: 4488: 4479: 4473:U.S. heavyweight champion 4470: 4456: 4451: 3760:(11): 71. November 1988. 3646:Atlantic City, New Jersey 3609: 3606: 3603: 3600: 3597: 3594: 3591: 3588: 3585: 3582: 3556: 3551: 3546: 3488: 3485: 3482: 3479: 3476: 3473: 3470: 3467: 3464: 3461: 3430: 3425: 3420: 3411:Mixed martial arts record 3252:Atlantic City, New Jersey 3165:Showboat Hotel and Casino 1928:For WBO heavyweight title 1536: 1441:), Mercer decided to try 1422:Mixed martial arts career 1148:Charlotte, North Carolina 1046:Atlantic City, New Jersey 905:West Berlin, West Germany 742:Schweinfurt, West Germany 620:win over former two-time 545: 511: 493: 485: 481: 470: 461:Mixed martial arts record 459: 448: 440: 435: 431: 421: 413: 403: 393: 385: 381: 377: 369: 359: 349: 341: 337: 333: 323: 315: 305: 297: 287: 277: 269: 265: 245: 235: 227: 211: 203: 195: 187: 162: 150: 143: 5405:American male kickboxers 4543:WBO heavyweight champion 3529:Super Heavyweight debut. 2829:, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. 2744:, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. 1443:mixed martial arts (MMA) 1180:(Czechoslovakia) RSCH 3 780:" fight for Yugoslavian 599:unanimous decision fight 231:77 in (196 cm) 5440:Kickboxers from Florida 5395:African-American boxers 4489:Regional boxing titles 4430:(registration required) 4211:"Army Olympic Athletes" 4182:AP (October 16, 1988). 3017:West Orange, New Jersey 2933:Veterans Memorial Arena 2441:New York City, New York 1659:International, and WBO– 1135:by split decision, 3–2 933:Neuhausen, West Germany 839:Darmstadt, West Germany 703:Mercer served with the 5465:Heavyweight kickboxers 5361: 4457:Amateur boxing titles 4343:on September 29, 2007. 4125:(September 29, 1988). 4016:(September 17, 1988). 3905:"Army Takes 10 Titles" 3335:TKO (Right High Kick) 3208:Bismarck, North Dakota 2705:Community War Memorial 2672:NABF heavyweight title 1886:Coconut Creek, Florida 677: 557:Raymond Anthony Mercer 255:2004–2005 (kickboxing) 166:Raymond Anthony Mercer 50:Please help by adding 5360: 3948:. September 29, 1988. 3750:"Army Olympic Update" 3385:Decision (Unanimous) 3130:Indianapolis, Indiana 2937:Jacksonville, Florida 2634:WBO heavyweight title 2437:Madison Square Garden 2076:Grand Victoria Casino 1249:Further information: 1200:(Netherlands) RSCH 2 1042:Caesars Atlantic City 982:San Diego, California 735:Amateur boxing career 658:Fort Benning, Georgia 654: 652:. He later recalled: 646:Fort Benning, Georgia 624:heavyweight champion 592:title defense against 583:, and later held the 181:Jacksonville, Florida 5490:American male boxers 4528:World boxing titles 4400:. September 17, 2010 4184:"Theories on Boxing" 3988:"Rout For Americans" 3013:South Mountain Arena 2040:Choctaw, Mississippi 1239:honorably discharged 1009:, March–April 1988: 577:1988 Summer Olympics 569:mixed martial artist 56:Contentious material 5420:Boxers from Florida 5228:Lazizbek Mullojonov 5205:Julio César La Cruz 4452:Sporting positions 4155:(October 1, 1988). 4046:(October 2, 1988). 3867:"All-Army Athletes" 3791:"Three Gold Medals" 3579: 3543: 3523:Birmingham, Alabama 3458: 3453:Professional record 3417: 3276: 2973:Harrah's Lake Tahoe 2709:Rochester, New York 2120:Tunica, Mississippi 1353:DaVarryl Williamson 1210:(South Korea) KO 1 1089:Concord, California 1076:(Yugoslavia) RSC 1 955:Copenhagen, Denmark 876:(no data available) 650:Hanau, West Germany 601:to former champion 271:Professional boxing 5425:Heavyweight boxers 5362: 4556:Title next held by 4517:Title next held by 4290:www.martialbot.com 4188:The New York Times 4161:The New York Times 4131:The New York Times 4052:The 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