Riddick Bowe Vs. Wladimir Klitschko

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by ikrasevic, Jan 4, 2024.


Who wins?

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  1. Riddick Bowe KO

    23 vote(s)
    23.7%
  2. Riddick Bowe decision

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Wladimir Klitschko KO

    29 vote(s)
    29.9%
  5. Wladimir Klitschko decision

    45 vote(s)
    46.4%
  1. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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  2. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    I changed it here - only because you objected.
    Otherwise, I never make polls public.
     
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Bowe for me, but in a series of 3, he'd lose at least one.
     
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  4. Houstonlander

    Houstonlander Member banned Full Member

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    These questions are very tough.

    Bowe kinda receded and hid from Lennox and the new era that we're his size. But, he was also a very technically profienct fight.

    I think prime wlad probably does what he wants with him. But a young wlad would probably have massive issues
     
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  5. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I give the advantage to Wladimir because of his longevity, If Golota could threaten and almost defeat Bowe but unfortunately he lost in a stupid way by disqualification, then Wladimir can very well threaten Bowe...
     
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  6. BoweWins

    BoweWins New Member banned Full Member

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    I got my boy Bowe winning.
     
  7. BoweWins

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  8. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Wladimir takes his head off
     
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  9. Smoochie

    Smoochie Combat sports fanatic Full Member

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    Not sumthin' I would bet on but I would go with Wlad unless Bowe hits him with an haymaker
     
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  10. Marvelous_Iron

    Marvelous_Iron Active Member Full Member

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    Wlad was something Futch could have solved very easily
     
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  11. Smoochie

    Smoochie Combat sports fanatic Full Member

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    I mean, you could say the same about Steward with Bowe
     
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  12. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    I think Bowe stops Wlad anywhere near his peak form. Bowe had more fight in him. Riddick had his flaws in terms of discipline and yes he became a dirty fighter as he deteriorated.
    One thing I'm sure of is Bowe would never quit or fight to survive.

    I don't see Wlad having control on the outside as he did with other fighters. Bowe was 6-5 with equal reach. So that means there will be exchanges. Wlad don't want exchanges. Bowe's punches will have more effect.

    I think ends it with a looping overhand right or at least it would be the beginning of the end for Wlad.

    Riddick Bowe KO5
     
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  13. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    On the other hand, Bowe never faced a big puncher in the pros, let alone one of the ATG punchers like Wlad. We don't know what happens if he's the one getting clipped in the exchanges.
     
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  14. Go Chelli

    Go Chelli don't bet on Cubans banned Full Member

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    Wlad flattens him.
     
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