Riddick Bowe - Career Perspective

Some perspective on the professional boxing career legacy of former undisputed heavyweight world champion Riddick 'Big Daddy' Bowe.
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This episode of Rummy's Corner was written, narrated, and produced by Geoffrey Ciani (aka - Rummy).
Riddick Bowe - Career Legacy Perspective (Boxing Documentary)

[@anonym58063]

"To this day I have no idea what the first Holyfield-Bowe fight had to do with Marine biology" 😂

[@nwchrista]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJeaaaV7dq-pnrs Maybe this will help ;)

[@mshklh2099]

Welcome back Rummy ❤️❤️❤️

[@NangTalksBoxing]

Man, I wish I had a marine biology teacher like that Rummy...

[@Crazyoldman84]

What a waste of a wish 🤔

[@TroystonB]

I had an english teacher like that in hs. The guy would play records or bring in a guitar for a jam session now and then.

[@NangTalksBoxing]

Crazyoldman84 always someone that has to ruin things

[@trashfordisrash59]

Let’s be honest rummys corner is the best boxing channel on earth #1

[@MotorcityBart]

Rummy & Lee Wiley put out the greatest boxing videos hands down.

[@trashfordisrash59]

christian bartolotta I’ll need to check out lee Wiley never heard of him 👍🏻

[@sammyRR100]

Boxing Legends TV was phenomenal when they posted regularly. Motivedia is a fun channel too. I'm a fan of Rummy too though.

[@avacyn2000]

Samuelson baker ? A casual? I bet he has a vaster knowledge than you bro

[@blacjackdaniels200]

He’s unbelievable

[@lukebashian5591]

Bowe was an absolute monster in his prime, to say he wasted his talent despite winning a trilogy with Holyfield shows how good he could have been

[@Rangerfan11]

That bowe vs. Holyfield was some of the most entertaining fights and spectacles I have ever seen. I’ll never forget the parachute man! Shit was crazy!

[@Chris-ld5xc]

I’ve heard Bowe say before in an interview that his only ambition was to be heavyweight champion. After he accomplished this goal he says that he only fought for other people and not himself. I believe there is some truth to this because if you look at his eyes and expression during his entrance for the first Holyfield fight, he’s totally engaged and serious. I never see that same look in his eyes for another fight entrance afterwards. As for Lewis, I believe Bowe wanted the fight to happen, but Lewis was too dangerous and Bowes handlers wanted to cash in on their investment. The two low risk defenses against Dokes and Ferguson made them millions.

[@marquismorris1548]

his handlers may have wanted to limit the risk against Lewis. But let Bowe decide.

[@rockingboxer6037]

Those words about becoming a chamion as an only ambition look trustworthy indeed, because Bowe's signs of lacking dedication became to show up right after Riddick had won the championship

[@B.Wayne88]

Not all true they eventually signed in 94 and Lewis lost to is mandatory. If he was too dangerous he wouldn't struggle with Mercer, Bowes former sparring partner.

[@B.Wayne88]

Lewis and Bowe lost to Gonzales in the amateurs. I'm pretty sure Lewis and his team saw what Bowe did to him.

[@bobbywise2313]

I am glad to see someone notices this. I have said this about so many fighters. Look at Duran post Montreal. He never had that fire in his eyes again. Tyson post Spinks lost his hunger and it showed on his eyes. By the time of his Tokyo fight he actually looked bored and lethargic walking into the ring. I could go on. But the eyes tell a huge story in boxing.

[@willbutler2850]

If Bowe had the same dedication as he did pure talent then he could easily have been a top 10 heavyweight of all time, maybe even top 5.

[@serenityinside1]

Top 5 for sure 👍

[@jamesben9589]

Finally I know who won in the Lewis Bowe fight. Rummy said he thinks Bowe would have won so that means Lennox won. This method has worked with every rummy prediction🤣

[@luisortizszimmerframe6933]

If you apply that logic then you're saying that Lewis would have won in 92/93 and Bowe would have won after 96...

[@290TheEmpireRecords]

Lennox glass jaw Lewis woulda lost to Bowe

[@jesuscruz7033]

@@290TheEmpireRecords maybe but team bowe ducked him and thats why lennox is known as a top 3 heavyweight of all time while bowe is known as a what could have been story

[@BrooklynAvenue]

@@290TheEmpireRecords Bowe ran for the hills from Lewis.

[@bruh_1627]

@@jesuscruz7033 he literally explained how thats not really true in this video... they literally signed to fight but lewis got knocked out. idek why yall comment

[@hannibalbeats24]

This was an absolute masterpiece rummy. Man I used to love bowe. I hated rock Newman. I feel like Tokyo Douglas, undisputed bowe and fade cut Lewis were some great matches we missed because of politics and business.

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

Yes i think Newman had a lot to do with the Bowe/Lewis fight not happening.

[@bruh_1627]

I doubt that version of Douglas would be an easy fight for anyone, but I feel part of the reason he looked so dominant was because Tyson was just off. I think Lampley even said in the second round that there was talk that Tyson wasnt as sharp as he normally was. Tyson wasn't being as aggressive, wasn't throwing many punches, not throwing combinations, and had shitty defense. Douglas would have put up an amazing performance against any version of Tyson but, it would be a lot harder than it was against the best Tyson.

[@spreadeagle2561]

Potentially great fights not being made has been the curse of modern boxing.

[@Slickosl10]

@@bruh_1627 Tokyo Douglas had shades of Ali that night to quote the great Mick Hennessy.

[@bubufubu]

@@bruh_1627 It was a good deal more than Tyson being "just off".

[@stevensavage2684]

Today's my birthday. I woke up way too early and what do I see as soon as I open KZbin? A new Rummy video (Uploaded 30 min ago). Great start to the day!

[@bersanderdiyok1247]

Happy Birthday 🥳

[@stevensavage2684]

@@bersanderdiyok1247 I never saw this reply until now, but thank you!

[@markwint5227]

Bowe I thought had A+ talent he should of been greater.

[@bugg2032]

Bowe couldn't do all the things it took to stay in shape outside the ring.

[@brasstacksboxing409]

He was a beast

[@easygrin1127]

Eddu Futch said when he walked away. Im so dissapointed

[@opaque4742]

@@easygrin1127 Yep. Eddie Futch said Bowe had the most potential he'd seen in a long time and, if fulfilled, could have been the best heavyweight since Muhammad Ali. If he had the discipline and conditioning and dedication, I agree he would have been..

[@jtaco4101]

@Your Neighbor! Riddick isn't know by anyone outside of boxing fans. That title goes to Mike tyson, and it's not close.

[@87mjung]

2:40 am, get a notification for this lying in bed on my phone trying to sleep. Looks like I'll be up for another 30:46 LOL

[@MarkWhippy]

Managers screwing up mega fights time and time again. Why can't they learn from the past? They get too greedy for the short term big pay day and end up screwing the fighters long term legacy.

[@hannibalbeats24]

It's because the guys in the suits screw up everything

[@jasonwalton2065]

No reason we shouldn't have seen Bowe/Lewis, Bowe/Tyson, or even Bowe/Foreman.

[@johnwalters5410]

Yep!

[@luiafc9757]

Jason Walton because Bowe wanted no smoke From Lewis Chicken Bowe

[@jasonwalton2065]

@@luiafc9757 You really think his camp turning down millions bc their fighter's a punk? That's not how that works. If anyone did the ducking, it was his camp bc of the money.

[@josemucarselsacoto5122]

Thx Rummy! Always a pleasure to learn about boxing's history from you!

[@treysolo925]

He had it all in the ring! Great jab, great chin, great inside fighter & great determination! & threw it all away, because of his lack of dedication once winning the Undisputed Title. SMH.

[@ritchski1]

He underachieved, he had the skill size and talent to beat everyone in the 90s. He had tremendous heart as well. Discipline is a killer.

[@tswrench]

If he had tremendous heart he would've fought better competition.

[@flare3854]

Mike in the 80s tho, bowe is dead

[@flare3854]

@Samuelson baker prime mike whoops luis

[@flare3854]

@Samuelson baker right in the booty hole mike whips lewis

[@rockingboxer6037]

Yes, a lack of discipline was Bowe's most significant flaw, which eventually buried the great talent in him

[@jasona9]

5:25, "Bowe beat Andrew Golota"? You're leaving A LOT of that story out Rummy! If he only could have resisted hitting Bowe low, Andrew Golota would have beat beat Riddick Bowe twice.

[@t.m.t3215]

Well he did not resist doing it lol you have to know how to boxe within the rules (especially if you are the non-local fighterI'm not naive). Golota skills and physical capabilities may be the ones being underrated here. I believe that the majority of people see Bowe for what he was, a very special talent, who still accomplished impressing things but who wasted much of his potential.

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

Yes i think most observers saw Bowe's matches with Golota as defeats.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

He explains in further later in the video.

[@syedsnake9801]

If u observe the match,every time golota gets pressured.He aim the for the balls

[@andisadler2897]

Golota was beating Bowe easily in both fights lol. I still cat believe why he did it Golota that is. Clearly winning the fights but then his head goes lol.

[@hannibalbeats24]

Shout out to that Marine biology teacher!

[@YallMustaForgot]

I absolutely love Riddick Bowe!! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@stealthysamuel8179]

“Big like a Mac, smooth like a caddy, that’s why they call me Big Daddy” - Riddick Bowe

[@trooperjoe73]

All criticisms of Bowe were justified.

[@1hendrixx7]

Completely justified

[@Wallyworld30]

I always thought Prime Riddick Bowe is the most underrated Heavyweight of all time!! I'd put prime Bowe vs any other Heavyweight Champ of all time!

[@hannibalbeats24]

What about prime bowe vs Tokyo Douglas?

[@t.m.t3215]

He did himself no favor to be honest

[@jasona9]

Marty Moose , “Prime” Bowe was ONE fight, vs. Holyfield I. Unfortunately a very short window.

[@aaronswift8062]

There all dossers

[@ritchski1]

It’s arguable. Holyfield was a beast, it says a lot that Bowe had his measure the majority of their fights.

[@spreadeagle2561]

Another superb video Rummy.Your description of Riddick is spot on- top 10 possibly even top 5 head-to-head ability but a disappointing legacy considering his God-given talents.Damn Bowe's own lack of self- discipline,and damn that ridiculous stunt organised by Rock Newman.Dropping the WBC belt in the bin was so stupid as it permanently ruined Bowe's image.It made Riddick look cowardly but in reality Bowe was brave as hell.The courage he showed in the Golota fights was awe-inspiring. So sad that such a gifted,courageous fighter wasted his career.

[@KingUltraMayne]

Another job well done Rummy! Watching these videos is like taking a trip back in time. Really makes me miss the 90’s.

[@donlimmortale]

Love your work Rummy! Bowe is one of my all-time favourites, should have had more impact than he did.

[@dexos9248]

Rummy, you’re the best . Always do an exceptional job. Informative and unbiased. Interesting and superbly executed. Keep up the good work.

[@jasona9]

Bowe was only the lineal champion for one year. The "Holyfield Trilogy" is his claim-to-fame! Riddick had five years on Evander, not to mention a significant height and weight advantage. Plus Evander had Hepatitis the third time they fought. It was a good trilogy, but it wasn't Frazier vs. Ali.

[@hannibalbeats24]

Yeah but the rounds were longer then.

[@t.m.t3215]

What a pleasure to ear some sensible boxing stuff, it has become so rare on youtube today.

[@ITProjectManagerMan]

Rummy is always a MUST Watch. Nobody does it better on KZbin.

[@gabrielmaldonado4823]

As if beating Holyfield in a trilogy alone doesn't make you great already.

[@Bizmark12000]

Excellent video, Rummy!! You do a fantastic job breaking it all down. I really miss that era of boxing.

[@DJ_Joe_DC]

Bowe was a genuine great but we can’t forget about the Golota fights and how he got away without another 2 pro losses on his record there!

[@Frostblooper]

Had to drop everything and watch this, this is gonna be a good watch

[@alfie26rafferty13]

Evander holyfield top 5 wins!!!! I've been waiting!!!!

[@hannibalbeats24]

5 Carlos de Leon 4 buster Douglas 3 Dwight Muhammad qawi 2 riddick bowe 1 Mike Tyson

[@fiucik1]

@@hannibalbeats24 That a joke? What about Foreman?

[@alfie26rafferty13]

@@hannibalbeats24 good list although my one would be slightly different

[@queensburycircle5705]

I have thought about starting my own boxing channel on KZbin as a former fighter myself,but after listening to you break this down I am dissuaded , I'm not worthy you sir are the best .Love your channel pal

[@joemcintire9884]

Incredible video sir. 90s boxing was my era yet I didn't know some of the details you provided. Keep up the great work

[@slidecounter5813]

Bowe had tremendous skills & could compete in any Era

[@rebelwithoutacause4084]

They all ducked David Tua except Lennox.

[@ZBOXINGTALK]

Ibeubuchi completely outclassed Tua and took some heavy bombs a couple years before Lewis fought him.

[@rebelwithoutacause4084]

@@ZBOXINGTALK outclassed by Ibeabuchi? One of the best and most competitive fights with some of the biggest bombs ever dropped in heavyweight history? You are a hard man to impress sir. Tua was high risk despite being out boxed by Lewis. How did a bum like Briggs get so many title shots and become heavyweight champ twice? He is the definition of being outclassed with his one round tank. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@luisortizszimmerframe6933]

One of my favourite Heavyweights - and one of the very best inside fighters in the divisions history in my opinion...

[@iron60bitch62]

Poor Bo As such bad head injury he can barely speak today

[@fiucik1]

Great material as usually, Rummy! But I beg it differ about a rubber match with Holyfield. You could clearly see, that there was something wrong with The Real Deal. He was completely spent after 3 rounds. George Foreman urged the referee to stop the fight about round 5. And the fact that he dropped Big Daddy in round 6, I think it not only shows you what a great warrior Evander was, but also that Bowe's finest days were past him.

[@reaper060670]

Hey Rummy.. I agree with a hell of a lot of what u say about Riddick Big Daddy Bowe. He was a brilliant fighter but ballooning up between fights surely took its toll on his body. That always comes back to haunt those types of fightersimho. Ricky Hatton was another who used to balloon up out of camp. As for BOWE VS LEWIS? I believe BOWE would've beaten him if the fight had happened when it was supposed to. Bowe's combination punching was outstanding for me. I think at that time if he had treated his body better and stayed fitter then he would've beaten all the Heavyweights in the Division. Im putting Mike Tyson in that shout as well. After Tyson came back he was never the same guy. He'd lost that AURA of invincibility yrs previous. Like come on Imagine Bowe as a super fit fighting machine? He would've beat any of those Heavyweights up and the GOLOTA fights were bad looking bcos Bowe wasn't fit going into them.. Simple as that mate.. Love the channel my friend and keep up the great work ur doing.. Laters!

[@obiclone]

BIG DADDY!!

[@pandoblier]

Bowe to 1993 was one of the best Heavy Weights, I believe. After that, he becomes to fat and undisciplined. In this early 90s he would have beaten many greats at that time. would have...

[@youtoo2233]

No way was Bowe "scared" of Lewis. He had no reason to be. He's just as big, skilled and powerful as Lewis. I think something else was going on that made the fight never happen.

[@jameswalker4291]

Best breakdown of one of my favorite heavyweight fighters. Couldn't describe this any better. Perfect👌

[@manuelmota2821]

Excellent as usual! Couldn't agree more with everything said in this video. Bowe was a great fighter. However he lacked discipline and motivation to stay at the top. You could see the difference in his body throughout Holyfield trilogy. He could have been trouble for any heavyweight of any era

[@randalflagg3765]

Careful how you talk about Rock Newman. Anybody willing to spend enough to ensure he doesn't have a Wikipedia page will sue your ass for like nothing.

[@michaelfranqui2184]

Rummy I actually met riddick bowel he's in tampa right now I got pictures and stuff with him I showed him your video and he actually agreed with a lot of stuff you said he wasn't really debating anything and you were right about the lewis situation he was getting more money to go another route good stuff man I got pictures with him and everything he could've did more he agreed

[@russlogan181]

Awesome breakdown. I'm still bummed the Lewis vs Bowe didn't happen

[@budthechud9795]

Correction Rummy no matter what way you spin it you can't say he beat Golota. He got murdered in them two bouts and they ended his career.

[@ZBOXINGTALK]

Do you believe an in shape, focused Bowe would get beaten like that? Imo Golota in the 2nd fight was slowing down and he went low because Bowe would have KOd him even while being beaten most of the fight.

[@luissoares92]

@@ZBOXINGTALK gtfoh, Golota beat the dog sh*t out of Bowe in both fights. Bowe was the most overrated Heavyweight in history. He lost against a washed up Tony Tubs. Outside of the Holyfield trilogy he beat absolutely nobody.

[@BoxingFightsByGaryWilson]

Despite being talented and indeed a fine fighter, Bowe lacked the discipline to stay at the top, shame the Lewis fight didn't happen as he could have won and erased the Olympic defeat, pity he didn't believe it.

[@getsmart3701]

It's a shame that most fans can't see, understand or value "focus" as part of the talent set of a fighter...Bowe was A quality everywhere but in "focus" department. It would be so much easier for people to see the shortcoming if it where in a a more physical department, i.e. speed or power. Lennox was focused as a laser more often than not and would have brutalized Bowe after the realization of shortcoming came home to Riddick. Futch knew it to.

[@jasonwalton2065]

Bowe/Cooper fight was the perfect example of that.

[@gordion1]

Lennox was great but his chin was suspect. Bowe May have caught him with his all action style.

[@abtwopoint0]

Fuck yeah, new Rummy's Corner video! Perfect way to cap the night

[@kenc3288]

Just goes to show how corrupt boxing is. All about money. It should be about the sport, for the entertainment of the fans.

[@danaircolvin7720]

What are you talking about? Do you go to work for other people's enjoyment or to make a living? The latter i bet. Ok the same applies to prize-fighters

[@declancaffrey3556]

Rummy he never realy beat golata and fear of Lewis... Golato beat the shit out of him twice.

[@cipaisone]

riddick was ruined by Golota. not by Lewis

[@maxmustermann9058]

Herbie Hide and Gonzales are I think stronger wins than he gets credit for. Gonzales was a gold medalist that had defeated both Bowe and Lewis in the amateurs, but Bowe was the only one to fight him as professionals. Herbie Hide had impressive stoppages over Bentt (who beat Tommy Morrison) and Tucker. (who went the distance with Tyson and Lewis) It's also worth noting that Bowe had amassed more victories than Lewis before his titleshot and that Lewis never actually knocked down a significantly worse version of Holyfield than the ones Bowe fought.

[@stoplyinn]

Your biology teacher was awesome!

[@longwhitecloud1000]

Thank you for all your excellent work.

[@jondroll]

Another excellent video, Rummy! Seriously, this is by far my favorite boxing channel.

[@raysierra4279]

alot of Lewis's fans don't except this.(13:15). no matter what you present to them.alot of them refuse.to accept the fact. that bowe/Lewis had agreed to fight..they refuse to believe it..they get really angry and hostile over it too...I've debated some of them on other websites..that Lewis and bowe were supposed to fight. before Lewis fought McCall...that they even signed for it....they flat out refuse to believe it.....cuz it doesn't fit in with thier narrative.that bowe was scared of Lewis..if bowe was scared of Lewis.bowe would of never signed to fight him....when Lewis lost to McCall. that actually makes it Lewis's fault.that fight didn't happen in 1995

[@jasona9]

Ray Sierra, Bowe vs. Lewis was meant to happen in 1993. I don't care about 1995. I don't believe anyone was afraid, but Rock Newman kept the fight from happening when it should have. Rock's client keeping the title, making money were more important that the sport of boxing and the fans.

[@tswrench]

Bowe had problems with fighters (Holyfield, Golota) that Lewis rolled right over. Bowe always looked sluggish to me, and Lewis was anything but sluggish. Bowe could be very competitive, but Lewis had the killer instinct in the ring. I favor Lewis in that match up regardless of when or where it took place.

[@bedfordsimon8]

watching lewis knocked stupid in the second round by the atomic bull suggests his killer instinct wasnt what you think it is

[@capitalcitygoofball1987]

Rock Newman has since claimed responsibility for Bowe not fighting Lewis, on the premise that he was "protecting" his fighter. Either way, Lewis was ranked #1 and it was the fight everyone wanted to see, so for me, he'll always be chicken Bowe. And Golota exposed the hell outta Riddick, despite losing both fights. Bowe was an exciting fighter and could have given us great fights against Lewis, or Foreman, and even Moore, etc. But Bowe was too busy on his Rock Newman world tour to keep in shape, and too busy trying to match Rocky Marciano's unbeaten streak to really take any chances. M-O-O-N, that spells BUM.

[@peterswarpeterson3493]

Great channel man 👍 watching your videos reminds me of listening to the late great Bert sugar 🤠 always learn something new. Thanks for the knowledge

[@clicheguevara9917]

Rummy we need more of these in these challenging times. Any chance we could support you via patreon or onlyfans?

[@TheCharlesJackson]

LMAO

[@incognitobrown7782]

Rummy the GOAT Boxing analyst

[@MrRogueStaffy]

Outstanding comprehensive summary ! 👊 Damn shame this fight never happened. Was there ever a Tua vs Tyson in the talks?

[@OGboxing...]

The next day Frank Maloney faxed an acceptance of the winner-take-all option back to Newman. “I never had a word back from him,” Maloney later stated in the book 'Lennox Lewis Champion'.

[@ljd8557]

Imo Lewis would have got a late stoppage win.

[@Surgus2010]

Your videos give me life. When all else fails in my life, I can appreciate and acknowledge great boxing commentary.

[@swedishtysonfan]

Best boxing channel there is, respect from Sweden!! Bowe beats Lewis 92-93!!

[@richardkey6122]

Rummy's corner is awesome! May I suggest a complete championship profile of Michael Spinks?

[@Arizona-ex5yt]

Riddick Bowe= Unfulfilled potential. Lousy resume. Ducked Lewis. Lost to him in 1988. He should have lost twice to Golota if not for Golota's bizarre series of low blows. What are his best victories? Holyfield twice-- a cruiserweight. After that? Tony Tubbs? He's definitely not even a top 10 all time champion.

[@mosab643]

If you watch both the Bowe vs Golota fights, esp the 2nd one, you'll see that Golota only threw the low blows whenever Bowe would start coming on strong.

[@marquismorris1548]

Ru,mmys' view spot on again. If the great trainers Manny Stewart and Eddie Futch favored Lewis due to his mental toughness and physicality during the early nineties. I'd agree due to their boxing pedigree . But boxing is surprising, Bowes fluent all round skills and size are underated and unacknowledged except by boxing purists. He had the heart and mental toughness only when pushed, or he wouldn't have produced those epic fights with the great undersized Champ Holyfeild. The nineties had excellent heavyweights with all time greats in any era; Tyson, Lewis, Foreman, McCall also Galotta, Briggs, Tua, Ruddock, . Styles make fights , Bowe vs Lewis is always close , if Bowes disciplined and motivation are of stellar quality on the right night he beats everyone - just keep him out of the fridge,

[@raiderbro8663]

I 100% agree with you Rummy, that Holyfield may have lost against Bowe, but it was such a great performance that it actually added to his legacy more. It got me thinking, what are some of the greatest "losing" performances in history. My favorite is Frazier in Manila and Gatti in the first bout with Ward

[@AlinJ.]

I don't see anyone other than Lennox Lewis and perhaps Larry Holmes beating a prime Riddick Bowe. If only he took boxing seriously, he was really ATG material.

[@danieldelavera9212]

Bowe should never have been inducted into the HOF... his prime was too short, he only looked great in his first victory over Holyfield. He was never in great shape again after winning the undisputed heavyweight championship. In his 3rd bout with Holyfield, Bowe looked terrible even in winning. He fought sloppy and was not in top shape. Evander was clearly hampered by contracting Hepatitis before the fight, which caused him to fatigue. Evander looked exhausted rather than hurt when Bowe KO'd him. Bowe did not have a hall of fame career.. he showed potential for greatness, but never achieved it.

[@kingsrd1]

I think we can know for a fact without hesitation that Lewis would have won based solely on the prediction for Bowe by rummy, Who don't know shit about boxing....

[@markcollins6635]

Bowe lacked an elite jab to be a real threat to the other great HWs imo. Holyfield is a shorter fighter as well, so to use their first fight to show how he would compete with better boxers than Holyfield is not making me a believer of his skills. He's top 20 head to head, i think he loses to the top ten. Imagine Holmes jab vs Holyfield or Bowe, he'd not know what to do. I think both Klits do him, AJ, Fury, Tua, Ike, a lot more. I've never seen him on the backfoot, so walking into Tua or Ike would end badly for Bowe. Klits have power and speed to hurt him, A.J. does, Fury toys with him.

[@boscopappas234]

Saying Bowe beat Golota is a bit of a stretch. Sure, he won both fights, but only because Golota got himself disqualified. Andrew Golota was beating Bowe soundly both times before the low blows.

[@CoreyT127]

I remember when this happened and the American media totally made It seem like Bowe clowned Lennox by trashing the belt. And being 13-14 years old i bought it hook, line, an sinker. And it did work in his favor short term. Atleast to uninformed casuals like me at the time. Of course hindsight and maturity have changed my mind.

[@joshschaeffer3300]

The first fight Evander barely weighed 200 lbs to Bowe 235. That's alot of muscle weight to give up. Bowe always outweighed him by 30 lbs or more and even lost the 2nd fan man fight. It does seem he ducked men his own size with skills to fight michael dokes or boogeyman. Out of all the fights he could have made those were the ones he did make. Golotta beat him badly twice and seemed to show that Bowe was really only good against much smaller men. He then retired. Golotta and bowe fought 7 months after Bowe stopped Evander.

[@billybeck]

The whole era was dominated by the myth of Tyson and the corruption of the promoters. There were some incredible athletes, but they were all hamstrung in one way or another. Take Frank Bruno for example. He basically had to gift (like a good little boy) his wbc belt to Tyson, at a ridiculously disrespectful price. The sport stinks, but we all love it.

[@kaval-cb9kd]

i think in his prime he is a top 5 he doesn't beat ali and foreman for sure lennox might be too smart too tactical BUT i really think he gives holmes alot of trouble

[@wilhelmhesse1348]

Hands down or rather gloves up ...Rummy's corner simply the best boxing channel!!!

[@nino_lama]

Early 90's Bowe beats Lewis by TKO. Lewis matured better and became the better overall fighter, but it took some years...

[@branislavlukic3919]

When you say nobody saw Lennox as a champ when Bowe threw his belt to garbage, and that he was in all the media and shows. I don't know what's questionable about it, he is american, and american media always favor their fighters, that doesn't mean for a second that he could be Lennox at any time of his life, because Lennox was just superior fighter. Lennox had trouble with concentration, and underestimated his opponents, that's why he lost 2 times.

[@lemmyhead8578]

Riddick Bowe is the biggest wasted talent in heavyweight boxing history.

[@jasona9]

Lemmy Head, You're right! Ali would have starved for Bowe's physical tools. Riddick could have been the best of his or possibly any era, but he didn't like to train and had an eating disorder.

[@jillconner5062]

Haha. I saw the first fight in school the following week also. We watched it in typing class though. In middle school.

[@samslick9000]

He ran from Lewis in their Olympic bout. He wouldn't fight Lewis as a pro Bowe was a coward

[@daparadigm]

The Bowe that fought Holyfield would have beat anybody. However, as good as he was, he could have been beaten because he had no physical discipline as an athlete.

[@kiowhatta1]

Jesus you'd need a PhD in political science to follow negotiations. Well done research Rummy.

[@DanielHuman1996]

I love this channel. You are one of the best boxing shows on KZbin!

[@rsuriyop]

Riddick was no Tyson or Foreman. But I remember when he was still big enough in the early 90's that he even got a small role to play on Fresh Prince of Bel Air, where he punched Will Smith's lights out.. Lol

[@DKarkarov]

I think people need to stop judging a boxer by their best day. You aren't "great" if your peak lasted one fight. Bowe may have beaten Holyfield twice, but they were both in decline for the second win, and he was never as good as he was in the first fight ever again. He was NOT a great champion, but he was A champion. I have to disagree that Holyfield's best fight was the first fight with Bowe as well, he was fighting the fight his opponent wanted.

[@leegray4543]

Who did mike Tyson beat who was elite ?? A small Spinks ?? Past it larry Holmes....

[@Elnont]

I want to see a mythical match up of Vitali Klitschko and riddick Bowe lol - that would be intense.

[@luissoares92]

Vitali would destroy him. Bowe had no defence, Klitschko would 1-2ed him to death turn him in a punching bag. Vitali batters Bowe in 9 rounds in a one-sided fight.