Wladimir Klitschko's knockdown of Ray Mercer was an extremely underrated achievement

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  • HitmanTommy
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    #1

    Wladimir Klitschko's knockdown of Ray Mercer was an extremely underrated achievement

    It was the first time EVER that Mercer hit the canvas. He took an absolute beating in that fight.

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    Last edited by HitmanTommy; 06-17-2019, 03:47 PM.
  • Robbie Barrett
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    He was also 41 years old. Dropping a 41 year old, who was B level in his prime isn't so great imo.

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    • PRINCEKOOL
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      #3
      Originally posted by Robbie Barrett
      He was also 41 years old. Dropping a 41 year old, who was B level in his prime isn't so great imo.
      Ray MERCER was not a B level fighter.

      He was a immensely dangerous fighter. 'Elite level power, durable, and offensively minded at all times.

      But yes against Kiltschko he was visibly not at his best.

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      • Robbie Barrett
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        #4
        Originally posted by PRINCEKOOL
        Ray MERCER was not a B level fighter.

        He was a immensely dangerous fighter. 'Elite level power, durable, and offensively minded at all times.

        But yes against Kiltschko he was visibly not at his best.
        He was B level. Lower top 10 fighter, never considered among the best.

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        • joseph5620
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          #5
          Originally posted by HitmanTommy
          It was the first time EVER that Mercer hit the canvas. He took an absolute beating in that fight.

          https://<iframe width="560" height="...reen></iframe>
          Actually Holyfeld was the first to drop him.

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          • TonyGe
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            #6
            Ray was a good fighter no question. Gave Lewis all he could handle and destroyed Morrison. He had a granite jaw as Lewis commented after their match. I enjoyed his fights.

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            • STREET CLEANER
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              #7
              Originally posted by HitmanTommy
              It was the first time EVER that Mercer hit the canvas. He took an absolute beating in that fight.

              https://<iframe width="560" height="...reen></iframe>
              Have you ever seen Hoyfield vs Mercer?

              Round 8 a prime in shape Mercer was forced to take a knee when Holyfield connected with a few combinations.

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              • lparm
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                #8
                Fury clowned him and took his soul

                Wlad was a shell after that

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                • The D3vil
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                  Ray Mercer was a tough ass dude, but obviously past his prime when this happened

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                  • nacho daddy
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Robbie Barrett
                    He was also 41 years old. Dropping a 41 year old, who was B level in his prime isn't so great imo.
                    foreman was older then that when he won the title

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