Mercer vs morrison boxed earlier in their careers as amateur

[matko]

Just found this on youtube never realised what tommy record was as an amateur and that he boxed ray in the olympic trials, if he beat him went to olympics and won gold...............maybe his career would of been different??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njPRCzeeLEE&NR=1
Ray Mercer defeating Tommy Morrision by a split decision in the 1988 Olympic Tirals. Tommy Morrison started fighting in Toughman competitions from age 13 to 19. He won 49 out of 50 before he started amateur boxing in 1976. By 1988, he had a record of 222-20. As a professional he won the IBO and WBO Heavyweight Title. Mercer won the Gold Medal in the 1988 Olympics and finished his amateur career with a record of 64-6

[HomicideHenry]

Mercer would later say Morrison was the hardest hitting man he ever faced in the ring. Great compliment, considering Mercer fought Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, Larry Holmes and Wladimir Klitschko.

[SaadOffTheDeck]

Mercer would later say Morrison was the hardest hitting man he ever faced in the ring. Great compliment, considering Mercer fought Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, Larry Holmes and Wladimir Klitschko.

Of course he did, Morrison was the only one he beat.

[matko]

some people actually disagree and think Ray Mercer beat Lennox Lewis?? The other 3 definatley beat Ray but 1 thing for sure Tommy could definatley punch the punches he put certain fighters out with such as Razor Ruddock, Pinklon Thomas, James quick Tillis etc where extremley good KO's!!! and against when fighting Joe Hipp he suffered a broken hand and jaw but still fought through this which shows extreme bravery and heart bit more skill and less partying who knows??? Mercer seemed to be another fighter who blew hot and very cold?? pushing Lewis to the limit was it an off day for lennox??