Best fights of Riddick Bowe
Over 20 years as a professional, Riddick Bowe has compiled a 43-1 (33) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Riddick Bowe defeats Evander Holyfield
On November 13, 1992 Riddick Bowe fought Evander Holyfield for the undisputed heavyweight title. Bowe was 25 years old with a record of 31-0, and Holyfield was 30 with a record of 28-0. Bowe was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Holyfield was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Bowe won via unanimous decision. Crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion.
2. Riddick Bowe KOs Herbie Hide
On March 11, 1995 Riddick Bowe fought Herbie Hide for the WBO heavyweight title. Bowe was 27 years old with a record of 35-1, and Hide was 23 with a record of 26-0. Bowe was coming off a win and Hide was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Bowe stopped Herbie Hide via KO in the 6th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Riddick Bowe KOs Michael Dokes
On February 6, 1993 Riddick Bowe defended his IBF and WBA heavyweight titles against Michael Dokes. Bowe was 25 years old with a record of 32-0, and Dokes was 34 with a record of 50-3-2. Bowe was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak and Dokes was on a 9-fight winning streak. Bowe stopped Michael Dokes via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.
4. Riddick Bowe KOs Evander Holyfield in their 3rd fight
On November 4, 1995 Riddick Bowe faced Evander Holyfield in a heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Bowe was 28 years old with a record of 37-1, and Holyfield was 33 with a record of 31-2. Bowe was on a 3-fight winning streak and Holyfield was coming off a win. Bowe stopped Evander Holyfield via TKO in the 8th round.
5. Riddick Bowe KOs Jorge Luis González
On June 17, 1995 Riddick Bowe defended his WBO heavyweight title against Jorge Luis González. Bowe was 27 years old with a record of 36-1, and González was 30 with a record of 23-0. Bowe was on a 2-fight winning streak and González was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Bowe stopped Jorge Luis González via KO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
6. Riddick Bowe defeats Buster Mathis Jr.
On August 13, 1994 Riddick Bowe faced Buster Mathis Jr. in a heavyweight bout. Bowe was 27 years old with a record of 34-1, and Jr. was 24 with a record of 14-0. Bowe was coming off a loss, while Jr. was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Bowe won via no contest.
7. Riddick Bowe loses to Evander Holyfield in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On November 6, 1993 Riddick Bowe defended his IBF and WBA heavyweight titles against Evander Holyfield. It was their second meeting. Bowe was 26 years old with a record of 34-0, and Holyfield was 31 with a record of 29-1. Bowe was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak and Holyfield was coming off a win. Bowe lost via majority decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Holyfield.
8. Riddick Bowe defeats Andrew Golota
On July 11, 1996 Riddick Bowe faced Andrew Golota in a heavyweight bout. Bowe was 28 years old with a record of 38-1, and Golota was 28 with a record of 28-0. Bowe was on a 4-fight winning streak and Golota was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Bowe won via disqualification.
9. Riddick Bowe defeats Tony Tubbs
On April 20, 1991 Riddick Bowe faced Tony Tubbs in a heavyweight bout. Bowe was 23 years old with a record of 22-0, and Tubbs was 33 with a record of 29-2. Bowe was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Tubbs was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bowe won via unanimous decision.
10. Riddick Bowe stops Pinklon Thomas
On September 7, 1990 Riddick Bowe faced Pinklon Thomas. Bowe was 23 years old with a record of 18-0, and Thomas was 32 with a record of 30-4-1. Bowe was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak, while Thomas was coming off a loss. Bowe stopped Pinklon Thomas via retirement in the 8th round.