Boxing match
The Warrior Returns |
| Date | May 20, 1995 |
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| Venue | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
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| Boxer |
 Evander Holyfield |
Ray Mercer |
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| Nickname |
"The Real Deal" |
"Merciless" |
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| Hometown |
Atlanta, Georgia |
Union City, New Jersey |
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| Purse |
$2,000,000 |
$250,000 |
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| Pre-fight record |
30–2 (22 KO) |
23–2–1 (16 KO) |
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| Age |
32 years, 7 months |
34 years, 1 month |
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| Height |
6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
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| Weight |
209+3⁄4 lb (95 kg) |
224 lb (102 kg) |
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| Style |
Orthodox |
Orthodox |
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| Recognition |
2-division undisputed world champion |
Former WBO heavyweight titleholder |
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| Holyfield defeats Mercer by unanimous decision (97–92, 96–93, 95–94) |
Evander Holyfield vs. Ray Mercer, billed as "The Warrior Returns" was a professional boxing match contested on May 20, 1995.[1]
