Riddick Bowe v Ezzard Charles

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  1. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The Only chance Charles would have in a fight with Bowe is if
    Bowe is the lackadaisical and out of shape version of himself
    the last few yrs of his career.
    Other than that Bowe if in or close to prime would hurt
    Charles badly, possibly ruin the rest of his career. Of
    all the "super heavys" that have popped up during
    the long history of boxing,and especially
    the last 10-15 yrs Bowe showed (Me at least)
    the best skillset.
    Bowe had all the ingredients (Other than dedication)
    to have ruled the heavyweight division for years, and
    should have been in the conversation for top ten heavy in
    history, possibly top 5. He had all the tools, but his lack
    of dedication cost him dearly.
     
  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    How?
     
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  3. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I put the Holyfield I Bowe up against most of the top ten ATGs...and winning over at least a few of them. I don't think Lewis, either Klitschko, Dempsey, Johnson, Tyson, Patterson, or Liston could have beat him.

    I always felt that if that Bowe had been around five years earlier Tyson would have lost his belt before Douglas.
     
  4. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree. Bowe vs Tyson prime vs prime I I would've sold my house too see.