Holyfield-Mercer II (exhibition match)

18 years ago Ray Mercer and Evander Holyfield fought in a 10-round war in which Holyfield won a unanimous decision. On February 2, 2013, in South Africa, the two former world champions will once again step between the ropes of the squared circle and go to battle in a four round exhibition match. The rematch is part of The Nelson Mandela Boxing Tribute night. The 51-year-old Mercer (36-7, 26 KO) hasn’t fought since 2008 and the 49-year-old Holyfield (44-10, 29 KOs) hasn’t fought since May of last year.

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