Riddick Bowe vs Chris Byrd

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by MarkusFlorez99, Jul 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM.


Who wins ?

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  1. Chris Byrd

    5.9%
  2. Riddick Bowe

    94.1%
  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I think this fight would be closer than most think. Bowe had problems with Tubbs
     
  2. BCS8

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    Byrd would make him miss and throw out his shoulder.
     
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  4. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 LONG LIVE WASHINGTON Full Member

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    I think Bowe would look stupid but just eventually maul Tweedy Byrd.
     
  5. Journeyman92

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    Tubby was a 230lbs+ fast handed true HW who fought nothing like him… Byrd was a blown up 160lber, Byrd said he was 10lbs lighter than what it said on the scales and had no chin, that every HW was the touch of death but he just stayed away - Bowe would not be put off and would just maul Chris eventually.
     
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  6. BCS8

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    Naw man, Byrd would slip and make him ruin his shoulder. Guaranteed.

    Well, 90%.

    75-90%
     
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  7. Journeyman92

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    You’re right you’re right - Foreman pushes, Holyfield buts, Byrd dislocates and Liston / Vitali quits.
     
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  8. SouthpawsRule

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    Bowe, bullying underpowered LHWs/CWs is his thing.
     
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  9. BCS8

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    Threre ya go ;)

    Foreman also benchpresses cattle and Liston and Tyson have everybody running scared even before they reach the ring.
     
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  10. BCS8

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    Honestly though ... Bowe probably does beat him down eventually. His speciality was beating down smaller guys and guys with no power. If Byrd was the same size he'd maul Bowe but he's a long way from that.
     
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  11. Fergy

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    Top answer!
     
  12. MarkusFlorez99

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  13. Dynamicpuncher

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    Probably similar to the Ibeabuchi fight.

    Byrd frustrates Bowe and wins some rounds until Bowe finally corners him and knocks him out in the middle rounds.
     
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