Ray Mercer boxer
- bouts
- 44
- won
- 36
- lost
- 7
- draw
- 1
- Status
- inactive
- Division
- heavyweight
- Debut
- 1989-02-24
- Height
- 6′ 1″/185cm
- Reach
- 77″/196cm
- Age
- -
- Born
- 1961-04-04
- Death
- -
- Nationality
- USA
Raymond Anthony Mercer (born April 4, 1961) is an American former professional boxer, kickboxer, and mixed martial artist who competed from 1989 to 2009. Best known for his boxing career, Mercer won a heavyweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics as an amateur, and later held the WBO heavyweight title from 1991 to 1992 as a professional. As a mixed martial artist, he scored a notable first-round knockout win over former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia in 2009.Mercer started boxing at the age of 23 while serving in the U.S. Army and compiled an amateur record of 64-6. He won Gold in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul as a heavyweight.
| Date | Opponent | Last Opponents' Results | Place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-05 | Richel Hersisia | WWWWLW | Nojesfabriken, Karlstad | WIN Majority decision |
| 2008-01-26 | Derric Rossy | WWWLWW | Venetian Casino & Resort, Macao | LOST Unanimous decision |
| 2007-09-15 | Mikael Lindblad | WWLLWW | Lofberg Arena, Karlstad | WIN KO |
| 2005-08-26 | Shannon Briggs | WWWWWW | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood | LOST KO |
| 2005-06-24 | Darroll Wilson | WWWLWL | Nikki Beach Concert Arena, Atlantic City | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 2004-02-28 | Steve Pannell | WWLLLL | Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek | WIN Technical knockout |
| 2003-11-11 | Shawn Robinson | LLLLL | Caesars Indiana, Elizabeth | WIN Technical knockout |
| 2003-08-23 | Mario Cawley | LWLLLL | Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek | WIN KO |
| 2002-06-29 | Wladimir Klitschko | WWWWWW | Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | LOST Technical knockout |
| 2002-02-23 | Troy Weida | LWWWLL | Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City | WIN Technical knockout |
| 2001-10-13 | Brian Scott | WWLLWW | Parken, Copenhagen | WIN KO |
| 2001-03-17 | Don Steele | WLLWWW | Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia | WIN KO |
| 2001-02-11 | Jeff Pegues | WLWWLW | Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1999-12-18 | Jimmy Haynes | LLLWWL | Grand Casino, Tunica | WIN KO |
| 1998-02-21 | Leo Loiacono | WWWLWW | Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami | WIN KO |
| 1996-12-14 | Tim Witherspoon | WWWWWW | Convention Center, Atlantic City | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1996-05-10 | Lennox Lewis | WWLWWW | Madison Square Garden, New York | LOST Majority decision |
| 1995-05-20 | Evander Holyfield | WWLWWL | Convention Center, Atlantic City | LOST Unanimous decision |
| 1994-07-28 | Marion Wilson | LLLLLW | Convention Center, Atlantic City | DRAW Split-decision |
| 1993-11-19 | Jesse Ferguson | WLLWLW | Convention Center, Atlantic City | WIN Split-decision |
| 1993-10-06 | Mark Wills | WLWWWL | Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1993-08-12 | Tony Willis | WLLWLL | Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1993-02-06 | Jesse Ferguson | WLLWLL | Madison Square Garden, New York | LOST Unanimous decision |
| 1992-12-10 | Jerry Halstead | WWLWWL | Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | WIN Corner retirement |
| 1992-10-07 | Mike Dixon | LLLLLW | Augusta-Richmond County Center, Augusta | WIN Corner retirement |
| 1992-02-07 | Larry Holmes | LWWWWW | Convention Center, Atlantic City | LOST Unanimous decision |
| 1991-10-18 | Tommy Morrison | WWWWWW | Convention Center, Atlantic City | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1991-01-11 | Francesco Damiani | WWWWWW | Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City | WIN KO |
| 1990-08-05 | Bert Cooper | WLLWW | Convention Hall, Atlantic City | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1990-05-31 | Lionel Washington | WWLWLL | War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1990-03-02 | Kimmuel Odum | LWWWW | Hacienda Hotel, Las Vegas | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1990-01-15 | Wesley Watson | WWWWWL | Convention Center, Atlantic City | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1989-12-07 | Ossie Ocasio | LWWLWL | Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | WIN Split-decision |
| 1989-11-14 | Jerry Jones | WLWWWW | South Mountain Arena, West Orange | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1989-10-17 | Eddie Richardson | LWLLLL | State Fair, Phoenix | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1989-09-19 | Arthel Lawhorn | LWLWWL | Veteran's Coliseum, Jacksonville | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1989-09-05 | Dino Homsey | WWWWWW | Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Stateline | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1989-08-15 | Tracy Thomas | WWWWWL | South Mountain Arena, West Orange | WIN KO |
| 1989-07-15 | Al Evans | LLWWWL | Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City | WIN Technical knockout |
| 1989-06-12 | Ken Crosby | WWWLWW | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas | WIN KO |
| 1989-05-16 | David Hopkins | LWLDLW | Tyndall Armory, Indianapolis | WIN KO |
| 1989-03-28 | Garing Lane | LDWWWW | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | WIN Unanimous decision |
| 1989-03-04 | Luis Walford | LLLL | Civic Center, Bismarck | WIN KO |
| 1989-02-24 | Jesse McGhee | WWWWLL | Convention Center, Atlantic City | WIN Technical knockout |