It's not so much a question of if Bowe could have beaten Foreman, as Champ in 1993. More, do you think he could have being capable of actually stopping him.? Apart from Tyson or Lewis, I'd say he's got the best chance. But even then it's a slim one. Anyone see that happening?
George Foreman of 1993 was no longer the George Foreman of 1973. The older version of George learned how to pace himself but soaked up punishment as he demonstrated against Alex Stewart in 1990. The 1973 version of Foreman was an offensive minded fighter, looking to decapitate his opponents head off of their shoulders, smashing them to the canvas. In 1993 Foreman long forgot about his boyhood idol Sonny Liston and looked to make enough money to build churches. I think that Riddick Bowe takes Foreman to the distance in 1993 as Evander Holyfield did in 1991.
Bowe, when he was on song, could be an offensive juggernaut. But toppling Foreman would have been too big an ask.
Tyson could have imo. Remember Holyfield getting thru to him, in the 7 th I think, he threw a hell of a lot of shots at him. If that had been Tyson (prime) then I can see George stopped.
Let me say right away that I cannot give a specific answer. I wouldn't bet on it, but I don't think so. The question is whether Riddick Bowe would even want that. If he's winning the fight on points, why would he put so much pressure on himself (and Foreman) to go for the knockout? But the main question is whether Riddick Bowe is capable of doing such a thing. That then begs the question of whether Foreman is capable of going 12 rounds in the ring with Riddick Bowe without getting knocked out...
Considering the damage Alex Stewart inflicted on foreman in 1992 and Tommy Morrison decisioning him in 1993, it’s not impossible that Bowe could have stopped him. On the other hand Foreman DID survive a lot of punchers in the 90’s, Stewart, Morrison, Cooney, Holyfield, Savarese and Briggs
Bowe actually could of found himself in a bit of trouble if he tried that, Bowe never really fought any punchers in his career. And with Bowe's lack of defence and eagerness to fight on the inside, i think Foreman could pose a few interesting questions against Bowe.
Yes he was capable of it. Bowe had the tools. Problem is Foreman could find Riddick Bowe. He's right there, George's crafty counters, traps and experience would make this pretty competitive. Bowe might get hurt at some point. Wouldn't count Foreman out of this one though he should be the underdog. Riddick would need to be in top condition.