When Bowe Confronted Trash Talking Giant

On this episode of Boxing After Dark, we take a look at the 1995 Heavyweight Bout between Legendary Undisputed Champ Riddick Bowe and the outspoken Giant Jorge Luiz Gonzales in the State of Nevada.

[@Kcutthth]

Watching these fights remind me of being a kid and watching these with my dad. Thanks for bringing me back to those days.

[@beewalk34]

Same here. I'm 43

[@ltcuaa]

me too, me and my dad

[@cabdirisaaqaadan-ww1mz]

​@@ltcuaa2⁴3

[@JohnSmith-cs7jg]

Same 41

[@boomer3150]

@@JohnSmith-cs7jg Same here, born in 1956, I remember watching fights with my dad; a strong memory being Ali-Bonavena. A great fight, Dec 1970.

[@maxv6837]

Gonzales lack of character finally caught up with him. He refused to train hard and paid the price for it.

[@craigmack-cv3cp]

He still would have got his azz knocked out ! He’s not in same class as Bowe

[@maxv6837]

@@craigmack-cv3cpGonzales had all the physical tools. He didn't train right so we will never know how good he could have been.The mental side of boxing is just as important as the physical side.

[@craigmack-cv3cp]

@@maxv6837 once again Bowe would have beat him up that’s my opinion! .I don’t care if he trained 24hrs a day … he still wasn’t beating Riddick . Plus ain’t no man with hairdo like that supposed be champ .. 😂he put ya boy to sleep 💤 😂

[@maxv6837]

@@craigmack-cv3cp I didn't like Gonzales, so he was definitely not my boy. He was very unlikeable but very entertaining. Golota, on the other hand, beat your boy down twice and retired him from boxing. Golota was no all time great. He lost to a cruiserweight and got starched in less than a round by Lewis.

[@fu8713]

Lol shows you don’t know nothing lol he was just a angry reckless fighter but pretty good boxer no matter bums say 😂😂

[@thecontainerthecontents6889]

100% he lost because of haircut. And if he'd won, 100% also would of been because of haircut.

[@incognegro2315]

Accurate

[@ifgwelf]

This is actually completely logical

[@sandyc.5017]

😂😂😂

[@happydaddyadventure]

bwahahahhahha… bwahahahhah😂😅😊😂

[@23lboogz]

😂😂😂☑️

[@waynesilva9157]

Bowe was a warrior, love his fights. He was a likeable guy just like George Foreman too.

[@blainenewton7188]

Man, you can just see the power in Bowe's punches. Every punch he threw had bad intentions. Even his jab looked exceptionally powerful.

[@judgeprime3730]

yup i thought the same, those punches were insane especially the overhand rights, wow

[@seanmeade2364]

Wow, that skullet is fearsome!

[@thecurbsidechoir8783]

I was wondering who was gonna talk about it. :-)

[@sardoniclysane]

I uh. I think I need to go have a sit after seeing that haircut. Maybe some orange slices.

[@josebaez5967]

Beyond fearsome 😂

[@thecarpetman7687]

The skullet 😂😂😂

[@achilles7042]

Fearsomely ugly

[@davidrobinson2776]

When Bowe was good, he was up there with the greats. He would have cleaned up todays heavyweights in one night at his best. Great channel.

[@Powerneck]

No one around at the moment,, would have beaten peak Bowe.. My Opinion 😎

[@Mel-he1hg]

Ko AJ easy

[@tjbooker8585]

​@@Mel-he1hglol 😅😅

[@geraldfriend256]

Man he certainly had the potential to. The harsh truth is he didn’t always do his best. How the f does Galota get the better of him twice before he fouled himself out?

[@Powerneck]

@@geraldfriend256 he couldn’t motivate himself to train, most times. He had everything you need,, except commitment.. To be honest,, Tyson, Lewis and Bowe ,, all had a window of time,, in which they were pretty much, impossible to beat..

[@johnny_truth]

I’m surprised more people don’t watch these great pieces. Hopefully your name can get out there. I figured a million at least would love these legendary documentaries.

[@BoxingAfterDark]

Thank you, very motivational to hear this!

[@jessikawiseman8363]

Agreed! Definitely will be on the up and coming.

[@richardwilson5860]

These vids fire 🔥

[@mhh7544]

Jep, quality stuff.

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

@@BoxingAfterDark Liked and subscribed. Keep up the outstanding work!

[@MisterVolts]

Ahh Chronicles of Riddick... Bowe! Always liked him. Man of few words, let his fists do the talking.

[@stardust1621]

The way it should always be. Straight to business!🥊💯

[@hammer44head]

I'll say one thing for Gonzales, was that he was one tough sob, he took a beating a ton of heavy shots full on and kept on coming.

[@SeanSidious]

Devastating performance by Bowe. Must have felt great.

[@comeonengland5312]

Craziest haircut I’ve ever seen in my life 😂😊 I reckon his hair clippers broke down just before he got to the back of his head 😅

[@chief9938]

Bald with long hair 😂

[@oldworldorder9424]

It is a weave.

[@vapenshred]

Bowe hit him so hard it made Gonzales hair look like a combover! LOL!!!😆😆😆

[@mrtrek64]

The 90's saw some of the greatest talent in the history of the sport. Fans like me were truly spoiled at the level of talent we were treated to. Just look at the state of boxing now. Especially the HW's. Horrible doesn't even begin to describe it.

[@Tonyscasa]

I was able to watch Micheal Jordan live . It was amazing

[@GeorgeHyland]

I don’t know, I love the 90s, but Tyson Fury seems to be the real deal. Tyson and Holyfield were a blast to watch

[@Greg-io1ip]

Bowe looked like a beast. The bad hair guy had a chin no question he should have been down by the third with the way Bowe unloaded. It's that sort of punishment that can take the sharpness and reflexes out of a fighter so long, by the time he's 'recovered', age got him.

[@kamasutraking666]

"the bad hair guy" lmao dude looks like a mixed frankenstein

[@craigmack-cv3cp]

Glad 🙂 I’m not only one noticed that horror movie 🍿 hairdo lol 😂

[@kyalebrooks]

Thanks for the upload guys, great watch. I saw the whole thing out

[@chaseadams5037]

Riddick Bowe doesn't get the respect he deserves, Hopefully EA boxing's new game will have a heap more legendary Heavyweights like Bowe👍👍👍

[@chaseadams5037]

@@lifehints8196 Ask google, Google has all the answers, if you can't be bothered.... Yes...EA have literally been bringing out boxing games for at least 25yrs, and they're developing fight night round 5 right now👍

[@GoldnApeKing]

Undisputed has a great roster including Riddick Bowe

[@chaseadams5037]

@@GoldnApeKing But undisputed isn't a full game yet, it's still very much in development and it's not even on console yet, so until it's an actual game it doesn't count, but I'm hopeful it's good and doesn't let us down the same way fight night has in the last few games. But it seems promising from the KZbin vids👍

[@gavinbrando8255]

The hype was real about Gonzalez. I remember at the time hating him and feeling terrible that Bowe could be battered silly which bothered me as a 15 year old kid but then I watched this live and couldn't believe how happy this sport could make me feel 😁😁😁

[@LarsonPetty]

Did ya see the Bowe vs Golata fight? It's right up there with the most unprofessional moment ever in the sport. I mean, hitting your opponent in the d!ck so many times and so often that you lose by dq? I felt that same level of happiness you described when I watched Tyson make Golata quit on the stool.

[@gavinbrando8255]

@@LarsonPetty Yes I did!!!! Live!!!! That riot felt like I was witnessing the Kennedy assassination or something cos it was so crazy and I'm watching it happen! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gavinbrando8255]

@@LarsonPetty Yeah I watched that too live as Golota went full quit mode and shoved his guys as he quit, I panicked for Mike then too but Andrew Golota let his issues beat his abilities

[@furball8967]

The good thing about this video is the commentary................. ............ ............ It’s about 10 minutes after the action has been completed.

[@dannyv2468va2]

He is dead now. Killed years ago.

[@northwestprof60]

Few things more satisfying than seeing a trash-talking goon get what's coming to him.

[@souldigspeaks4331]

It’s hard to express how satisfying it was to witness Rodrick “Big Daddy” Bowe whipping that Big Mouth Bum🥊

[@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782]

I'm subscribing now. I remember when much of these took place.

[@billjackson5543]

Awesome edit. Thanks man.

[@guiltyuntilproveninnocent.]

Riddick Bowe is way too underrated.

[@Stephen-bq4nq]

He had talent but was a slob

[@Da_Publick]

He did that to himself.

[@agentcodydanks]

That’s the coldest mullet in the game……it’s all party.

[@HardCold-Alquan]

Man, I forgot all about the Pan-Am Games. Now if I only knew where to watch them at...

[@bolitho1881]

There is Always somebody Bigger and Better than you...

[@BickFevah]

Not only is Riddick Bowe one of my all-time favorite boxers but now I got a new all-time favorite boxing channel 💪🏾💯 #Salute #Subscribed

[@jasonantigua6825]

Can you imagine the fairies these days competing with fighter’s like this?

[@NyQuilDonut]

You mean a big stiff plodder like Bowe? Yeah, I can imagine him having a close fight with Dillian Whyte and getting absolutely embarrassed by Tyson Fury.

[@jasonantigua6825]

@@NyQuilDonut Whyte the punch bag? And Fury the drug cheat?

[@badlefthook624]

​@NyQuilDonut stop it, he'd violate the pair of them, all in their prime.

[@NyQuilDonut]

@@jasonantigua6825 Bowe's a punch bag lmao. Couldn't even beat Golata if it weren't for the low blows. Drugs or not Fury boxes circles around Bowe.

[@NyQuilDonut]

@@badlefthook624 According to dinosaurs.

[@ike3263]

1:21 I'm never gonna forget this line. 😂🤣

[@jasonkraatz9574]

The way Gonzalez’s head bounced off the mat was scary enough. That was a rather dominant showing by Bowe. Too bad we never got Bowe vs. Lewis.

[@finnthecake8859]

I like these boxing videos with classical piano in the background, makes me feel classy as shit.

[@adrianmartinez9406]

He was very underrated. Keep it up great video

[@vincecombs7983]

So proud of you Riddick your a bright spot on this non TV watching cowboy from Brandywine life , I'm glad I got to meet you and your baby boy God bless you Mr lion heart !

[@brandonclements6590]

Love this channel. It will Rise. Trust me

[@FuzzyWuzzy75]

Excellent narration good sir!

[@danc2426]

Great video ! Thank you !

[@frankramirez6872]

I didn't appreciate Bowe as much as he deserved. I was a Holyfield fan. But Bowe was a very amazing champion that I took for granted. He should be proud of his record. He will always be our champion!

[@4EyedAnimation]

A young Bowe would beat Joshua, Fury or the other guy IMHO

[@allangreenley9901]

Yes a prime Bowe eats Joshua very easily. Fury could hold on and spoil it but I'd take Bowe to beat fury .

[@SKa-tt9nm]

An in shape (eg 1992-3) Riddick Bowe is the perfect heavyweight boxer. Had no weaknesses. Pulverizing jab, fast hands, incredible ability to fight inside, threw combos, went to the body. didn’t have to counter all that often but vs Holyfield he proved he was a capable counter puncher as well. His endurance was top notch during that time as well. And he had a great chin.

[@knightsofboxing3597]

Excellent video.

[@jay-rock6627]

Bowe was no joke 😮

[@brandonzurvalec2520]

I saw the second Bowe fight against Holyfield at my neighbor's house way back in the day (for those of you old enough to remember it, that was the one where the guy parachuted into the ring mid-fight). Everyone in the room (myself included) was SHOCKED when the judges gave the fight to Holyfield. As far as I'm concerned, Bowe went 3-0 against Holyfield but that's just my personal opinion.

[@normalnick9693]

that break in the action helped EH a lot. he was wilting but finished strong after that. should have went to the cards right there

[@ebbanjenkins5960]

Remember it well..had to do shift at Asda straight after with hangover still wondering if the fanman thing was a drunken dream 😂

[@brandonzurvalec2520]

@@ebbanjenkins5960 Now I know what Asda is, haha!

[@freezegopher7054]

@@ebbanjenkins5960 Hey at least you sucked it up and went to work. Good job.

[@daparadigm]

Yeah, Holyfield actually kind of admitted he really couldn't beat Bowe.

[@antcantcook960]

“When Famous boxer fought opponent “ Basically.

[@billymcswain6320]

The 90's had all the best fights and fighters but 3 big fights never happened, Bowe vs Lewis, Bowe vs Tyson and Tyson vs Foreman

[@danielhenderson8316]

I'd add Larry Holmes vs George Foreman. Larry beat Ray Mercer to win a title shot, so he wasn't completely out. It's a shame we couldn't have got that senior league match.

[@johnbrize]

Bowe deserves a lot of credit for this fight, he want into the bout with a mission to destroy Gonzales and he did it, it made all of America happy that night.

[@duddelove9229]

Haircut looks like Kanes when he unmasked for the first time.

[@laprincessa9787]

😂😂😂 Good lord it DOES!!!

[@MrDRUFC1]

The MW2 lobby music really got me feeling nostalgic and excited for this story

[@devanteswang93]

this vid was recomend at 4am. Never heard of thez 2, but Bowe was nailing some quick hard swings😳🤧

[@woldekidanitbarek9514]

Well done. Good job.

[@mikeyoung7660]

Brilliant video thank you

[@BoxingAfterDark]

no, thank you for the comment

[@albertmiller3082]

Gonzales had the absolute worst hair of anyone in any ring anywhere ever.

[@mallokribi3326]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@joeGuizan]

Gonzalez has no defence... just standing there and taking the hard punches. 👍 Bowe did great👍

[@crawling86]

This man has to have the record for most rabbit Punches

[@DDT96796]

Gonzalez also robbed Lewis in the amateurs. Plus beat Bowe more convincingly in the Pan Am games than Lewis did in the Olympics.

[@Rocatagliata25]

Did he beat Lewis as well?

[@leeday2265]

@@Rocatagliata25 Yes, he beat both. Remember the climate though. For Lewis and Bowe, the amateurs were a stepping stone to the pros. For the Cubans, it was their life. He's a couple of years older than Bowe (same as Lewis) but had so much more amateur experience than both of them.

[@furball8967]

When it comes to commentary....this is the best...... ....... ....... ....... It’s only about 10 minutes after the action has taken place.

[@UKnowtheThing]

Bro deserved a knockout for that haircut alone.

[@frankponsiano2269]

Boxing is sport, not to hate or kill another . Respect to each other is very important .

[@OgDj2024]

I saw this fight! Bowe wanted to hurt this guy badly! Bowe was one of my favorite fighters! To bad his confidence started to fade near the end of his career

[@danielhenderson8316]

It wasn't his confidence, it was his work ethic. He was also confident he was going to win.

[@OgDj2024]

@@danielhenderson8316 No, it was definitely his confidence because that’s what effected his work ethic

[@alexyo2440]

​@@OgDj2024It was a combination to the nuts that took away his confidence

[@leeday2265]

I'm not sure it was either his confidence or work ethic. We all know the problems he has now bless him, and that started maybe as far back as the first Holyfield fight. After the first Holyfield fight, his prime was over IMO. Bowe would quite happily take 2 punches to hit an uppercut............and I think that caught up with him pretty quickly. He went on, and went on winning for so long because he was a natural generational talent.

[@chad8813]

Forget the really good quality of the video in general. Im subscribing just because you used shadow of war music. Great stuff man i enjoyed watching that 👍

[@BoxingAfterDark]

Thank you, haha it's my favourite game.. shame they are not doing a third

[@incognitobrown7782]

Bowe seemed like a nice sort of guy outside of the ring but in the ring he was one bad dude especially if he was pissed off at the opponent! As for Gonzales, he was also a seriously bad dude. The punches he took were amazing. Lots of bullies go down easily when punched but not this guy. He just could not connect with his own punches. Big fellows both - They would easily take out Fury and Wilder!

[@hippo4214]

Gonzales would not have a hope beating fury, lets be real, Gonzales bad stamina would cause him to gas out after 5 rounds, fury can do 12 rounds easy. I do agree Bowe would most likely take it to Fury break him down and finish him.... but Gonzales come on that would never happen.

[@socratesovidian7640]

Very nice outside of the ring! Didn't he give Lennox a belt ?

[@theklaus7436]

I remember that fight. But we often have these characters- or opposites - good and evil. Etc. Gonzales could have been a force, but the lack of stamina could explain why

[@RyanMclain]

Earned my sub

[@dwiggles1]

This was a great boxing story

[@johnjr4965]

Lol the music goes along with what's going on 😂😂

[@reek459]

You just motivated me Into writing a sad book 📖. Ty 😊

[@rangerjones5531]

I got pulled into this video because of the thumbnail, I had to see if that hairdo was real!😆🇺🇸👍🏻

[@rangerjones5531]

It’s a jerrycurl mullet!!🤣

[@hiphopmovieprime7800]

Yo. Me too lmaoo 😊

[@roberteden3713]

Bowe said "and don't come back in the ring with that cut!"😂 I thought the thumbnail was a meme, punches so hard, it knocked his hairline back. But that's his real hair🤣

[@Godshonestruth]

Well done

[@GeeNoniGee]

Watching the legendary Ref, Mills Lane hopping around like an albino cricket used to delight me as a child!

[@risboturbide9396]

Great video, man 🍻🍻 newly subscribed!

[@mattcurtis8209]

Good video 🇬🇧

[@datagypsy-forus1541]

Good stuff! Glad to see Bowe kicked his butt!

[@danzig3764]

I miss those days of boxing after dark

[@Deeplycloseted435]

We need more psychopathic heels in boxing. They’re fun.

[@zealousjay1993]

I got heated at Bowe for hitting after the bell smh

[@VaderPopsVicodin10]

7:42 Bowe was cruisin for a bruisin on Gonzalez. Bell? What bell?!? 😂

[@Iknowaboutroaches3350]

I love watching a bully get worked over, Great Job Riddick!!

[@stlrockn]

I attended this fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in June 1995. You could hear Gonzales hit the floor when he fell. I met Larry Merchant in the lobby that afternoon and asked him his pick. He just smiled and said..."Bowe."

[@sandyc.5017]

Awesome experience!

[@sjwsarepathetic6287]

stlrockn : Was the Merchant Man nice?

[@stlrockn]

@@sjwsarepathetic6287 Seemed like a nice guy

[@brocklanders3616]

Merchant tells it like it is, but the "Woke/soft" generation couldn't take the brutal truth. Which left Larry without a job and left in the past. Same thing happened to Paulie for Showtime. You're only allowed to be outspoken, when defending the left and liberal. Everyone else gets canceled and silenced.

[@user-fg4fr2bz5y]

Great fight. Bowe showed him how to fight!!

[@eifiondavies1889]

Bowe without doubt,should be named with the great’s of yesteryear,he should have done a ot more.lack of training,the love for food.bowe is my favourite boxer,a gentleman in+ out of the ring.

[@marioescalante1467]

I love the COD modern warfare 2 lobby music at 2:50 ❤️

[@williamfullman2639]

Boy that straightened up his skullet real fast😂

[@viorelcristinelamaricai705]

Bowe could've have been the greatest heavyweight in history.

[@mmabagain]

That hair alone deserves a knockout.

[@BusinessOfFear]

What is that piece of music at 1:15?

[@iansings7428]

The right might have shocked Gonzales, But the left following jolted !

[@cowboy9257]

That one feller sported the ultra mullet! Party in the back, totally ain't playing whatsoever in the front.

[@Da_Publick]

This fight was one of the last where Bowe got into shape.

[@kennysquance6689]

Don’t even remember Gonzales and I watched boxing in 90’s crazy

[@jerryhamer]

That is some crazy hair. Lol love it

[@neojordan1768]

Bowe looks like Kevin Durant biological father 😂

[@hidefzeke]

I still have this fight recorded on VHS lol

[@ronaldadams8111]

What song is that playing in the background?

[@bigrick7612]

I was at this fight. Great times!

[@travismoore8337]

You can’t win if you’re barber gives you The Crusty The Clown 🤡. Gonzales looks like a disturbed Shaolin monk that does balloon animals on the side

[@ayanaminorei9072]

What is the background music used here ?

[@user-jt3oh3hn6m]

WHAT AN ENDING THAT WAS TOO FUNNY LOLZ

[@bossahmed4085]

Bowe vs Lewis would have been an epic fight.

[@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782]

I don't remember Gonzalez winning any of the big fights. His hatred didn't help. He must have been melting with it.

[@olaakinlade4362]

Yep. You have to give credit where its due to grow as a person. Refusal to do this denies one the opportunity to grow

[@KB-hn5jq]

Can you blame the ref for deciding not to insist on breaking them up 😂😂 6:01

[@RaySierra]

The book I have on Riddick bowe,says that before this fight,mills lane went to each dressing room,asking each fighter if he was willing to shake hands after the fight?Riddick bowe said he was willing,but Jorge said no he wasn't willing to shake hands after the fight