Tim Witherspoon beats Riddick Bowe

catchwtboxing · Jul 28, 2026 at 8:37 PM

Peteychops said: ↑

At his very best maybe. But Bowe had a great chin. I'd actually say he'd have a better chance against Lewis.
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Great chin against who, though? He was clearly steered away from big punchers.

zadfrak · Jul 29, 2026 at 6:45 AM

InMemoryofJakeLamotta said: ↑

Prime-for-prime, I’d favor Riddick Bowe, but Tim Witherspoon would be a difficult opponent.
Bowe was bigger, busier, and more complete offensively. At his best he had an excellent jab, strong infighting, a heavy right hand, and unusual stamina for a heavyweight his size. Witherspoon had the better overhand right, a very good chin, and enough craft to punish Bowe’s defensive lapses.
The key problem for Witherspoon is pace. He often fought in spurts, while Bowe could keep working behind the jab and make the fight physical inside. Witherspoon’s looping right would land because Bowe was hittable, but he probably would not throw enough consistently to win seven or eight rounds.
Likely result: Bowe by competitive unanimous decision, something like 116–112 or 115–113.
I’d give Bowe roughly a 65–35 advantage.
Witherspoon’s upset route would be landing the “can-opener” right repeatedly, slowing Bowe down, and making him hesitant. I would not rule out a late stoppage if Bowe came in poorly prepared, but the best 1992–93 Bowe likely outworks him.
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Nice post. Just how I see it.

Another one of those "if only" bouts. Like if Tim had only jumped on him when he had him hurt. If only he threw that left hook more. That kind of thing.

A winnable fight, but one he does not come out with the W.

Mark Dunham · Jul 29, 2026 at 8:27 PM

MarkusFlorez99 said: ↑

Witherspoon matches Bowe in the pocket with his head movement, eventually detonates that overhand right through Bowes poor defence and floors Riddick before taking over the fight as Bowe tries to pull it back. Witherspoon SD.
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No, sorry. That's not happening. Bowe was good enough to mop the floor with Evander, he'll do likewise with even Tim.

Superior size, AND stamina

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