Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield vs. "Merciless" Ray Mercer Full Fight Boxing Highlights in HD, (Round by Round)!<br>Date: May 20th, 1995<br>Holyfield, a taut 209 3/4 pounds, was returning after 13 months of inactivity caused when he was diagnosed, apparently erroneously, with a faulty left heart ventricle. He said he never felt threatened by the supposed ailment, which was discovered after he lost his title to Michael Moorer.<br>Holyfield brought in a 30-2 record, which included 22 knockouts, and a reputation as a dogged warrior,<br><br>Mercer, two years older at 34, had virtually the opposite reputation despite a record of 23-2-1 that included 16 knockouts. He claimed he had brought in a new attitude for this fight, for which he came in at 224 -- 22 pounds lighter than his last bout. Mercer's promise had been hindered by his own unwillingness to stay in shape and to train seriously. Now, he said, it was all going to be different as he was reunited with his former manager, Marc Robe...
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