Riddick Bowe returns...

[DamonD]

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Couple pics at that link too, which I can't get to post here.

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Bowe knows comebacks
'Big Daddy' wants to strike while division's not so hot
BY RYAN ERNST
The boxing career of Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe, easily one of the most bizarre and interesting in the history of the heavyweight crown, twice has intersected with Greater Cincinnati.
First, in 1991, he won a slim unanimous decision over former champ and Cincinnati native Tony Tubbs. The controversial points victory was questioned by writers and booed by fans.
Then, in 1994 he sucker-punched Larry Donald at a press conference before his unanimous decision victory over the Cincinnati heavyweight.
He appeared at a press conference at The Waterfront in Covington to announce his Aug. 3 fight against Dayton's Rocky Phillips (21-14-0, 19 KOs) at Sports of All Sorts in Florence.
It will be the first fight of Bowe's second comeback attempt. He last fought in April 2005, when he won a split decision over Billy Zumbrun.
"He's been off for two years. And he wants to fight 10 fights in 10 months to get ready for a title shot," said Cincinnati native Don Elbaum, who organized the event dubbed "Bombs Away: The Explosion by the River."
"This is the worst the heavyweight scene has ever been. He can be heavyweight champ again. It's wide open."
After hearing mention of the present-day division, the 39-year-old Bowe flashed the wit that made him a media darling when he won the title from Evander Holyfield in 1992.
"I gave them time to get it right and get it together," Bowe said. "And they haven't done it. So I've got to ... show them how it should be done."
Bowe left boxing in 1996 but continued to make headlines outside the ring. In 1997 he enlisted in the Marines but dropped out of basic training after a week. In 1999, he kidnapped his estranged wife, Judy, and their children. Lawyers argued Bowe was brain-damaged from boxing, contributing to his erratic behavior. He was convicted of kidnapping and served 18 months. After being released, Bowe claimed his "brain damage" was merely a legal ploy.
Bowe returned to the ring in 2004 with a victory over Marcus Rhode. The following year, Tennessee refused to give him a boxing license, although a judge later ruled in the fighter's favor. Bowe claims multiple doctors have cleared him to fight. The Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority, which confirmed Wednesday it received his medical records, will do an exam the day of the fight.
Bowe's wife and manager, Terri, said she's confident her husband isn't putting himself in danger.
"He's been examined by some of the best neurologists," she said. "There is absolutely nothing wrong with him."
The 6-foot-5 former champ, who won the title as a 235-pound 25-year-old, said he currently weighs 290. He'd like to weigh in between 260 and 275 for the fight with Phillips.
Terry O'Brien, who owns the Shamrock Boxing Gym in Covington, will co-promote the fight with R&R Promotions. He said the card of seven or eight fights will feature a number of young local boxers
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[Dekkers]

He looked a bit punchy the last time I saw him talk, pretty sure his reflexes must be completely shot at this point.

[FlatNose]

Bowe is a horrific mess.Any promoter or commision who uses him should be brought up on criminal charges.Riddicks mind hasn't been right for years now. Why would anyone even want to see him perform at this time? Its morbid.

[El Bombasto]

fat, crazy bastard

[vonBanditos]

He's going to get seriously hurt. Watching him fight just makes me sad.

[MrSmall]

260-275?
:/

[Motor City Sam]

Sad.

[DamonD]

Got to say though, he's picked what looks like an extremely easy opponent here.
Phillips is 42, 5'10, and the few fights with any recognisable opponents he's had have usually led to him staring at the ring lights within two or three rounds. Berbick, Nielsen, Zolkin and Krasniqi have all enjoyed adding his name to their win column. Zumbrun looks like Monte Barrett compared to this guy.

On the other hand...the glaring highlight of Phillips' career is punching out Michael Dokes in two rounds in '97. The 39 year old, 280lb version of Michael Dokes. Pretty long chance of deja vu, though.

[Armo_Ruski]

oh please no, tell me this isnt happening... golota bowe 3 get ready for it. golota cant possibly be dq'ed for the 3rd time? can he

[C Money]

I was a big Riddick Bowe fan in his day, but those days are LONG GONE.
Bowe should stay retired and is more a threat to himself than HW titlists at this point.

As for Golota?? Golota would turn Bowe into a vegetable at this point.

[andyZOR]

Originally Posted by Armo_Ruski

oh please no, tell me this isnt happening... golota bowe 3 get ready for it. golota cant possibly be dq'ed for the 3rd time? can he

I would love to watch Bowe Golota 3

[brooklyn1550]

Letting him fight is dangerous.

[Vantage_West]

man why not bring back iran barkley

[IntentionalButt]

Bowe-Holy 4 is the only fight I want to see happen.

[Loufatski]

Originally Posted by IntentionalButt

Bowe-Holy 4 is the only fight I want to see happen.

I'd rather see Bowe fight Holyman also. Golota would probably permanently hospitalize Bowe at this point in time.