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05/28/2004 Archived Entry: "Ray Mercer retires"
Ray Mercer Retires
By Mike DeLisa
Ray Mercer, heavyweight boxer, has informed the Florida State Athletic Commission that he has retired from boxing. Mercer's letter provides:
To Whom it may concern:
I wish to inform the Florida State Athletic Commission that I, Raymond Mercer, will retire from the sport of professional Boxing effective immediately. I have informed my colleagues, friends, loved ones and most important, my promoter. Warrior’s Boxing Promotion was made aware of my decision on Monday the 24th of May, 2004.
For some time this has been a decision that has been contemplated by my family and myself and we have decided that this is best. I have been referred to as the “Gate Keeper” of the heavy weight division but ironically I am not able to obtain lucrative opportunities in the division. The opponents chosen for me do not allow for a competitive risk-reward ratio. Boxing has been my life and a wonderful life it has been but it does not make sense for me to continue.
I would like to thank the many people along the way that made my career possible from the Trainers, Managers, Investors, Promoters, Athletic Commissions and most important the FANS. Without all the previously named individuals there would have been no Ray Mercer. I have no regrets in this decision and one day I wish to look back and see that the sport has progressed and not digressed as it has lately.
Once again I, Raymond Mercer, retire from the sport of professional Boxing. Should you have any questions please contact my long time friend and confidant Vincent LaManna.
Sincerely, Raymond Mercer
The CBZ wishes Mercer well. Ray Mercer's Ring Record is in the CBZ Encyclopedia.
