How did Riddick Bowe lose all his money?

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  1. dayuum

    dayuum Active Member Full Member

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    And why wasn't he nearly as popular as guys like Tyson even though he had tons of knockouts and a style that is nice to watch
     
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  2. dyna

    dyna Boxing Junkie banned

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    Surgeries for his brain and balls after the Golota bouts.
     
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  3. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ

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    I have no idea what he did with his money, but I do know why he wasn't as popular as Tyson was.

    He defended his belt against an clearly over the hill Dokes, while he ducked #1 contender Lewis in the most clear way possible. And defended next against Jesse "Journeyman" Ferguson (who was beaten by Dokes a year before)...

    Then he had his first real defence against Holyfield and lost his belts again.

    Tyson on the other hand fought all comers and dismissed them in brutal fashion.
     
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  4. DKD

    DKD Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If I remember right Bowe was always up to his neck in legal disputes of one form or another. I'm sure this was a factor in his money problems.
     
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    Please refrain from dsicussing this further until Dr Mo decides to post.
     
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    Filthy McNasty Punchy Old Pug Full Member

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    Good question.

    I read that Newman made him a fortune as he managed and his brother often acted as promoter enabling them in keeping the "lion's share" of everything like in the Ferguson fight.
     
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  8. praetorianJJ

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    :lol::good
     
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