Ike Ibeabuchi (1997-98) vs Riddick Bowe (1992-93) - who was better and who would win?

Why be facetious, Tua is 1 of the biggest punchers in HW history and 1 of the best chins in HW history. Ibeabuchi fought the best version of Tua in a phone booth setting record punch stats numbers for a HW contest and won, no one has ever done that to Tua before or after. If you can't see how impressive that is I don't know what to tell you. Tua was never in the same shape again and the war hurt both men

Tua would spark Archie Moore cold anyway

 

Because people seem to think facing Evander Holyfield is easier than fighting a one dimensional or limited guy that can punch. Thats not the case. Noone walked over Holyfield, he was going to be there in your face fighting his heart out for 12 rounds. That took more heart and ring savvy than handling a guy that has good punching power.

 

Did you have Ibeabuchi winning?? Have you ever seen Tuas fight with Jeff Wooden?

 

How was the Bowe-Lewis fight stopped prematurely? It's a perfectly normal stoppage for the amateurs.

 

Its not easier but its also not the same type of chin test. Moorer probably never beats Prime Tua because of his chin, but he beat Holyfield. Styles make fights and different fights test different attributes.

Tua beat Ruiz, Moorer, Rahman (BS controversy), Maskeev, amongst others. He could be out of shape, lethargic and ofcourse a short ass but his technical skill is excellent

Bowe's chin was never truly put to the test against a seriously big puncher and his defense would have meant he'd had to soak it up. I think he has a good chin/heart, but I think it gets cracked by some

 

I didnt score it at the time, remember it was close, I wouldnt mind seeing it again. No I havent, but I doubt Wooden fought in the pocket and took as many punches...

 

ATG JEFF WOODEN GOING TOE TO TOE WITH GOD HIMSELF, DAVID TUA!!! HOW IS HE TAKING THESE PUNCHES?!!! NOOONE CAN DO THIS!!! WOODEN KO BOWE 2

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Wooden is keeping a high guard and has a good jab he is a well schooled fighter but Tua is dominating the fight from what I can see Wooden is keeping his right hand up so Tua's left hook doesn't land both Ibeabuchi and Lewis did the same.

 

'Overrated' is just another word to describe disdain for something popular and enjoyed by a majority. :good

 

The further we get from Ibeabuchi's career, the better he's getting on here. Give it another year or two and he'll be the greatest heavyweight of all time.

 

Bowe beat better fighters, so I would pick him to win a decision :deal
Lennox kicks both their asses..

 

:good Couldn't agree more!!

 

I got Bowe.

 

Excellent post.

 

bowe was way better than ike.far more talented and polished.taller,longer and better boxing skills hands down.big daddy was the man!