Are there any Heavyweights that could beat Riddick Bowe on the inside?

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  1. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah offensively he was as good as it gets inside for a big tall heavyweight but defensively didn’t seem too bothered about taking hard shots as long as he landed his.Even with a good chin, taking shots like that plus his lack of discipline an bad living in between fights definitely shortened his career at the top. Surprised futch didn’t see that or if he did ignored it
     
  2. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Coetzer was a circular mover , very athletic.
    He took a severe shellacking at the hands of Bowe. His career would be over 2 fights later.

    Pov was a forward moving attacker with flat feet and would play right into Bowes strengths.
    He'd fight Bowes fight , just like Holyfield did first time, remember?
    Oh I see. That was just an excuse to discredit Bowes win over prime , undefeated, best ever version of Holyfield. Thought so :cool1:
     
  3. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Bowe took a ton of damage in that match. Povetkin hits even harder than Holyfield.
     
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  4. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Even with his size I doubt Bowe could discourage Joe Frazier, hurt him? yes, maybe drop him ? yes. But Bowe doesn't possess the tools to keep Frazier on the mat and Frazier has an indomitable will to win that would fold Bowe late.
     
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