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Bernardo Mercado
Bernardo Mercado was a heavyweight boxer briefly ranked as the top contender for the title of champion in 1980 by the WBC.
Born in Monteria, Colombia on July 16, 1953, Mercado was once a sparring partner for Argentine heavyweight Oscar Bonavena, before turning professional on November 15, 1975.
Of his first 20 bouts, the 6'6 ft power puncher won 17 by knockout, nine in the first round. Mercado's first loss as a pro came in 1978, at the hands of future champion "Big" John Tate.
He went on to fight other future champions Mike Weaver and Trevor Berbick, knocking Berbick ...
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