Evander Holyfield vs. Ray Mercer

The Warrior Returns
DateMay 20, 1995
VenueConvention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Tale of the tape
Boxer Evander Holyfield Ray Mercer
Nickname The Real Deal Merciless
Hometown Atlanta, Georgia Union City, New Jersey
Purse $2,000,000 $250,000
Pre-fight record 30–2 (22 KO) 23–2–1 (16 KO)
Age 32 years, 7 months 34 years, 1 month
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 209+3⁄4 lb (95 kg) 224 lb (102 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition 2-division undisputed world champion Former WBO heavyweight titleholder
Result
Holyfield defeats Mercer by unanimous decision (97–92, 96–93, 95–94)

Evander Holyfield vs. Ray Mercer, billed as "The Warrior Returns" was a professional boxing match contested on May 20, 1995.

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