If Maskaev only needed 8, why would Bowe need 9? Riddick TKO in about 5 rounds, just a whole level above Rahman who doesn't have the chin to hold off Bowe's offensive onslaught.
What's this thread got to do with Lennox Lewis, you creep? If you're not gonna contribute to the debate, **** off.
Bowe would destroy Rahman. Rahman is a B level contender at best, never achieved anything but a lucky punch at elite level.
I'd most definately pick Bowe over Rahman. Rahman may last a few rounds but as soon as he gets hit that glass chin will shatter. Wonder how Bowe would have done against Golota? Oh sorry wait...
Rahman was a hot and cold fighter he lost to fighters he wasn't supposed to and also struggled with some he wasn't supposed to either, but talent he had. Overconfidence was his problem I think, tho chincheckers might disagree lol.
Bowe would win, but Rahman would be in the fight for a bit. Bowe can be easy to hit, and Rahman was actually pretty athletic in his prime. I think they trade for a bit, but Bowe's superior skill takes over and stops Rahman in about 7-8 rounds.