Ray Mercer vs. Tommy Morrison

Ray Mercer vs. Tommy Morrison, billed as "Test of Courage", was a professional boxing match contested on October 18, 1991 for the WBO Heavyweight Championship.

"Test of Courage"
DateOctober 18, 1991
VenueConvention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Title(s) on the lineWBO Heavyweight Championship
Tale of the tape
Boxer Ray Mercer Tommy Morrison
Nickname "Merciless" "The Duke"
Hometown Union City, New Jersey Jay, Oklahoma
Pre-fight record 17–0 28–0
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 225 lb (102 kg) 222 lb (101 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition WBO
Heavyweight Champion		 WBO
No. 8 Ranked Heavyweight
Result
Mercer defeated Morrison by 5th round knockout
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