81 Holmes vs 92 Bowe

Holmes not that easily but the jab, speed and movement is too much for Bowe

 

Both were trained by Eddie Futch the years you mentioned. So who would have had the benefit of having Eddie in his corner?
That might have proved decisive as they are pretty evenly matched.

Still I would have favored Larry as I feel Bowe had more problems with boxers than with opponents that stood right in front of him.
Larrys biggest weakness was his tendency to get hit by right hands over his own left as he stood more flatfooted in the middle rounds.
This would be Bowe's big chance, but I don't think he had the power to finish Larry off.
Especially over 15 rounds I would favor Larry as Bowe never had great stamina.
Holmes by a close decision.

 

Holmes clearly here. An over the hill and overweight Tony Tubbs proved that Bowe did n't like an opponent giving him movement.

 

Holmes was too fast, too versatile, could flurry, pump jabs, move, and had great condition. Bowe was too flatfooted for him. That said, Bowe was big and strong enough, threw enough, and had enough height and reach that it would be a competitive fight. But I give the edge to Larry.

 

Holmes wide decision

His jab alone destroys Bowe.

 

Holmes UD Bowe

 

In truth i would'nt make Bowe a clear favorite over 90s Holmes.

any version of Holmes that has anything left is a nightmare opponent for Bowe .

 

Bowe would have trouble with Larrys jab and movement, but Holmes would have trouble once Bowe got close. He would be very difficult for Holmes to tie up on the inside and the fight could get interesting in the later rounds.

 

Bowe may give some problems to Holmes early, but his skillset and class would be a little to much to overcome for Riddick.Larry by unanimous decision in 12 or 15.

 

Holmes by unanimous decision over 15 rounds, about 145-140 on the cards.(10 rounds to 5)

 

Holmes tko 11

 

Sounds good to me.:good

 

Holmes for me. You need character to beat this Bowe, and Holmes had plenty of heart. Holmes wins the boxing match and has to fight his heart out with Riddick, comes through a classic.

 

i'll take Holmes in a very close war.. Honestly, Riddick takes everything in this matchup, besides the jab, hand speed, and movement.
Power, reach, size, and strength all go to big daddy.