1982 Gerry Cooney vs. 1991 Ray Mercer

Discussion in 'Mythical Matchups' started by Dog Jones, Jun 7, 2010.

  1. Dog Jones

    Dog Jones WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

    Do we have a repeat of the Morrison fight, or does Cooney do the impossible and stop a prime Mercer, or does Mercer get lazy in there allowing Cooney to outwork him for a decision victory?
     
  2. cdogg187

    cdogg187 GLADYS

    Mercer absolutely eventually stops Cooney
     
  3. Fortunato

    Fortunato WBC Champion

    Agreed. Cooney would bang the hell out of Mercer early but Mercer's jab, toughness and pressure would eventually grind him down. Cooney didn't have Morrison's quick hands and had slower feet so he'd be there for Mercer's return fire and I think that would be enough to give Mercer the nod.

    It would be a tough fight for Mercer but I think he takes it down the stretch.
     
  4. cdogg187

    cdogg187 GLADYS


    definitely, he's probably behind a bit on the cards when he stops Gerry
     

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