Evander Holyfield vs. Ray Mercer

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

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