Evander Holyfield vs. Ray Mercer, billed as "The Warrior Returns" was a professional boxing match contested on May 20, 1995.
[1] Evander Holyfield's second heavyweight championship reign had ended after only 5 months following a loss to Michael Moorer in his first defense.
After being touched by Hinn, Holyfield claimed he felt a "warm feeling" go through his body and afterwards proclaimed he was "healed" of his heart ailment and was ready to resume his boxing career.
[7] In a hard-fought affair, Holyfield rebounded from a deep cut over his right eye to earn a unanimous decision victory.
[8] Holyfield chose not to have a traditional cut-man in his corner instead having his head trainer Don Turner handle the duties.