Riddick Bowe vs Vitali Klitschko Prime

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Joeywill, Aug 1, 2023.


Who wins and how

Poll closed Aug 8, 2023.

  1. Bowe KO

    2 vote(s)
    7.1%

  2. Bowe Decision

    12 vote(s)
    42.9%

  3. Vitali KO

    8 vote(s)
    28.6%

  4. Vitali Decision

    6 vote(s)
    21.4%
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  1. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    hello, dino
     
    BCS8, Aug 5, 2023
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  2. Smoochie

    Smoochie G.R.E.B G.O.A.T Full Member

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    Such an intriguing match-up, I'm undecided.
     
    Smoochie, Mar 26, 2025
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  3. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    I would be interested to see what happens if Bowe can force inside fighting on Vitali.
     
    cross_trainer, Mar 26, 2025
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  4. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He doesn't have the legs. The guy that had good movement was in the other corner. He could fight going clockwise or counterclockwise or even effectively backing up. Then later in the bout he'd change up and go forward.

    Bowe does not have fast enough feet for this type opponent. And Riddick is a go forward type guy exclusively.
     
    zadfrak, Mar 27, 2025
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  5. Joe.Boxer

    Joe.Boxer Chinchecker Full Member

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    Yeah let's be honest here, guys - Bowe was simply robbed in the olympics. He was the real winner.

    Lewis should've offered to swap medals on the podium.
     
    Joe.Boxer, Mar 27, 2025
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  6. Maginot

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    I always thought Bowe would be a huge problem for VK. A big skilled heavyweight that could take punishment.

    I would have to say VK probably wins a split decision on work-rate and takes 2 out of 3 overall.
     
    Maginot, Jul 14, 2025
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  7. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    If you think the worst Lewis was better than the best ever Bowe then Vitali would win based on a losing performance.
     
    dinovelvet, Jul 14, 2025
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  8. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Active Member Full Member

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    Vitali makes him wish he was fighting Golota again.
     
    SouthpawsRule, Jul 14, 2025
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