On May 20, 1995, Evander Holyfield (30-2, 22 KOs) and Ray Mercer (23-2-1, 16 KOs) meet in the ring in a 10-round bout.
Evander Holyfield is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 68% KO rate; his last fight was a majority decision loss to Michael Moorer, 1 year and 28 days ago. Ray Mercer is coming off a draw with a 61% KO rate, with his last fight being a split decision loss to Marion Wilson, 9 months and 22 days ago.
This should be a confident win for Evander Holyfield at 99-1 winning odds. Ray Mercer really doesn't have much to present against Holyfield.
Evander Holyfield defeated Ray Mercer via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight. Holyfield improves his record to 31-2, while Mercer adds a loss to his record at 23-3-1.