Hasim Rahman vs. Ray Mercer, 15th November?

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Originally Posted by bzkfn

Boxing News has reported this is in the works, so I'm sad to say this isn't just one of boxrec's mistakes :(

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Boxrec usually jump the gun but suppose they were right this time then

I dont think it will be a bad fight cuz neither guy is known for running or defensive skills and both have slowed reflexes so are likely to take a few . Mercer was bad enough to get knocked out by an old lazy version of Shannon Briggs so Rahman will probably do a similar job on him . Hasim showed decent pateince in his last fight. Working behind a stiff jab with his hands high coming forward and looking to unleash his cross . He mixed in body shots too and I dont think an old Mercer will be able to hang with that at this age .

The best he can hope to do is mess Rahman around and look to get lucky . He wont beable to set a pace Rahman is uncomfortable at , neither can he keep him on the end of his left hand so Mercer has to get close , maul Rahman like Ruiz did and drag him down to make it a scrappy fight . Rahman has to keep it long early on , not accept clinches , mixing his shots up and down keeping Ray on the end of his punches . If he does that the old man cant win .

I think Rahman blasts Ray out the ring in 5 rounds unless he does something stupid .

November 15
At Houston (Versus): Hasim Rahman vs. Sherman Williams, 10 rounds, heavyweights; Jesus Soto Karass vs. Juan Buendia, 10 rounds, welterweights ....espn.com

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Originally Posted by bzkfn

I know it's not the most reliable source out there, so lets hope this isn't true...but boxrec has Rahman scheduled to face Mercer on November 15th at Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania. I know Mercer won recently, but should he still be fighting?

http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...6070&cat=boxer

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Boxrec is now listing Rahman to fight Sherman Williams. Same day, same place.

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Originally Posted by GAME

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Originally Posted by bzkfn

Boxing News has reported this is in the works, so I'm sad to say this isn't just one of boxrec's mistakes :(

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Boxrec usually jump the gun but suppose they were right this time then

I dont think it will be a bad fight cuz neither guy is known for running or defensive skills and both have slowed reflexes so are likely to take a few . Mercer was bad enough to get knocked out by an old lazy version of Shannon Briggs so Rahman will probably do a similar job on him . Hasim showed decent pateince in his last fight. Working behind a stiff jab with his hands high coming forward and looking to unleash his cross . He mixed in body shots too and I dont think an old Mercer will be able to hang with that at this age .

The best he can hope to do is mess Rahman around and look to get lucky . He wont beable to set a pace Rahman is uncomfortable at , neither can he keep him on the end of his left hand so Mercer has to get close , maul Rahman like Ruiz did and drag him down to make it a scrappy fight . Rahman has to keep it long early on , not accept clinches , mixing his shots up and down keeping Ray on the end of his punches . If he does that the old man cant win .

I think Rahman blasts Ray out the ring in 5 rounds unless he does something stupid .

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Appreciate the strategy breakdown Game.But Imo this fight should NOT HAPPEN.Rays lasting resourse is his ability to absorb big time punishment and go on someones resume as a "name".
I say this as a long time Mercer Fan Back to the "Triple threats " debut.
Rahman is turning into a joke and calculated risk avoider Tip toeing his way back into contention instead of demanding top fights and kicking in the door.I guess Lenzie Morgan is busy!

personally its a waste of time

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Originally Posted by Headson

personally its a waste of time

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I second that