Riddick Bowe - Career Perspective

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[@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.

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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".

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"TO THIS DAY". Mr D Wilder.

[@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 👍

[@YallMustaForgot]

I absolutely love Riddick Bowe!! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@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

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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

[@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.

[@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..

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

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

[@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.

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Mike in the 80s tho, bowe is dead

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@Samuelson baker prime mike whoops luis

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@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

[@stealthysamuel8179]

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

[@jameswalker4291]

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

[@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.

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Shout out to that Marine biology teacher!

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

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

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

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Riddick Bowe is stupidly underrated imo

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[@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.

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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.

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Yep!

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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.

[@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.

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There all dossers

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

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Very enjoyable documentary. I liked Big Daddy Bowe as a boxer, he was a warrior indeed.

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Bowe had tremendous skills & could compete in any Era

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Love your work in Constance. " in their prime is a perhaps best described as potential, practice and opportunity arriving at one place at the planned appropriate time".

[@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.

[@russlogan181]

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

[@sirstrong1st]

Bowe was in the top 5 of best 90's fighters.

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Well put, as usual Rummy! 👏

[@gabrielmaldonado4823]

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

[@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!

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Very talented. Jab, right hand, infighting, all outstanding.

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[@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

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They were all great fighters! Golden era of boxing!

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[@angepyett]

Top 20 heavyweight of all time in his prime imo, great vid as always bro

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i sensed you enjoyed that one Rummy, cheers great work, your an OG of this game. the Bowe Golota footage is great

[@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

[@MrRogueStaffy]

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

[@kevindavidge]

Very enjoyable watch.

[@Blackson187]

Fantastic work, as always.

[@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.

[@stoplyinn]

Your biology teacher was awesome!

[@shannaconda3434]

That was a great video with some stellar analysis of a man that I never knew much about but always thought was underrated as far as short term accomplishment goes.

[@dannysart3990]

Great work Rummy, We missed out on a great Bowe vs Lewis fight.

[@scottworley1479]

Thanks for this video. I have been questioning this bout between lewis and bowe for years. No one talks about it much. They always talk about tyson, tyson, tyson. I agree so much when you took early 90s bowe vs lewis and lewis late 90s. I totally agree. I love that era in american boxing.

[@StuartTheunissen]

Fantastic summary Rummy. Well done.

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I never realised how lucrative those 90s heavyweight clashes were. Phenomenal sums for the time.

[@youtoo2233]

I was a senior in high school in '87 and my Carpenter teacher recorded Leonard vs Hagler and we watched it in class. Leonard's flashy flurries made the class go crazy, it fooled a lot of people including one of the fight judges into thinking Leonard easily won by a complete landside blowout. Now when I watch it I see it as extremely close, usually a Draw

[@dataslul]

Excellent analysis! Also, wish I had your Marine Bio teacher. This has inspired me to re-watch the trilogy.

[@rockingboxer6037]

A solid perspective. Especially I like the evaluation of the Bowe-Lewis situation, because many people have a very primitive look at it. And, of course, the overall evaluation of Bowe's talent was good

[@InTheGranite617]

Agreed120% Awesome 👏🏻 Breakdown. Yes, Bowe was ah Great Boxer. Definitely a Warrior. Thankyou Rummy. He deserve’s It...👊🏻☘️🦅

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My metal teacher showed ‘Airplane’ in class back in 1984

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In short, unreal talent...hard under achieved.

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[@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.

[@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.

[@MarktheSharkC]

Great analysis! I agree with you 100%!

[@Hiltie1]

Riddick Bowe is my best friend and an amazing human being..Bowe beat one of the greatest most brilliant boxers ever in Evander Holyfield. Bowe is thr most underrated heavy weight Champion ever. You are correct that he lost most of his drive after the Holyfield victory. Bowe told me that himself. I promise you that Bowe never ducked Lewis or anyone...Bowe had the ability and talent to be one of the greatest boxers ever. Holyfield told me personally that Bowe could beat anyone when Bowe was motivated at his best. What a deserved compliment from a great Champion such as Holyfield. Much respect to everyone here.. Riddick Bowe is an extremely honest man with a heart of gold.

[@lucabalossino]

awesome vid! bravo! just wanted to share a fact that a few people in the boxing world knew... Riddick Bowe back in the late 80's sparred with Tommy Morrison at the gym of Mickey Rourke in California. They were suppose to go 3 rounds and they ended up going 2 since Bowe was getting a lot of damage in his rib cage and they stopped the sparring session. Later on Morrison team proposed a fight with Bowe and Bowe rejected , so he fought again Holyfield for the 3rd time.

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[@Paul-zs7rd]

The best 2 heavyweights during that time had to be Riddick Bowe's balls. Surviving that vicious onslaught from Andrew Golota commands the uttermost respect

[@obiclone]

BIG DADDY!!

[@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.