Printable View
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
I don't think Mercer should really be getting in the ring with someone like Rahman after barely a round's warm up in Sweden.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
Color me crazy, but I think Mercer can win. He still hits hard, may have something of a chin left and Rahman can be kayoed. The real question is, why should we care?
Have a :coolclick: for asking a good question. I can't see the point of the fight. If it happens, I don't get why Rahman would take it. It'll do nothing for his career and it would be catastrophic if he were to lose. I'd heard Tye Fields was negotiating a fight with Rahman a few months ago. That would have been a better fight for Rahman, but I guess it fell through.Quote:
Originally Posted by liquid
:coolclick: Back to you. It's hail mary pass for Rahman. If he had a rematch clause for the title Maskaev took off him he should have exercised it immediately. The simple fact of it is he isn't highly regarded, in fact, he's only regarded for a lucky KO that was immediately avenged, wiping away almost all of his credibility. He's allowed himself to slip due to his inactivity and will have to fight through a ton of guys who've shown much more hunger and ability (most of whom will beat him) just to fight a guy who'll beat him too. He might as well have lost for the most amount of money possible.
I have to wonder about this one?....Which is more pitiful the fact Mercer is still fighting when he has nothing left or Rahman for not fighting anyone ranked or attempting to even get back in the mix?
I know that everyone's gotta make money & eat...but I would think that Mercer would want to stay away from any kind of fighting after getting stomped by Briggs & wrestled the fwock out by Kimbo. WTF?
NO,No,NO This is terrible if accurate and signed.When I first saw the Title I thought it was a "In there prime" what if thing but sham(e) on who ever promotes this.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
Mercer Is DONE and being one tuff hard headed good guy does not mean you should fight untill your almost collecting social security checks >:mad
Didnt he just go through MMA 0-3 or something?Ive followed Ray since the olympics but this is not good.
What in the hell does Rahman think this will do for his career ??His undedicated arse should get smacked.
.....mercer had backed out last i heard.
I think Mercer will win.Quote:
Originally Posted by liquid
The thing that is bad about having a great chin is proving it!Over and Over and Over...Etc.Paint Everlast on his forhead. Merciless' with respect,Hang em' up chief.Quote:
Originally Posted by USA LOVES THE KLITSCHKOS
Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli Surfs In 'Nawlins
100% agreed...the rock solid chin is a great thing when yu are young and in search of a world title but in your mid 40's after some wars and reflexes pretty much shot you are nothing more then a punching bag and easy payday
Boxing News has reported this is in the works, so I'm sad to say this isn't just one of boxrec's mistakes :(
I had read somewhere that a Rahman Fields fight was in the works. Tye Fields has never been in with someone on Rahman's level...as ashamed as I am to make that statement. ;D
I read the same thing a while ago, although that now looks out and Rahman has instead gone for a much more difficult opponent in a fat man, past it with little left to offer the sport. ::**Quote:
Originally Posted by wacko3205
Boxrec usually jump the gun but suppose they were right this time thenQuote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
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
Boxrec is now listing Rahman to fight Sherman Williams. Same day, same place.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
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".Quote:
Originally Posted by GAME
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
I second thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Headson