Riddick Bowe vs Vitali Klitschko Prime

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Joeywill, Aug 1, 2023.


Who wins and how

Poll closed Aug 8, 2023.
  1. Bowe KO

    7.1%
  2. Bowe Decision

    42.9%
  3. Vitali KO

    28.6%
  4. Vitali Decision

    21.4%
  1. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    hello, dino
     
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  2. Smoochie

    Smoochie Combat sports fanatic Full Member

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    Such an intriguing match-up, I'm undecided.
     
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  3. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He doesn't have the legs. The guy that had good movement was in the other corner. He could fight going clockwise or counterclockwise or even effectively backing up. Then later in the bout he'd change up and go forward.

    Bowe does not have fast enough feet for this type opponent. And Riddick is a go forward type guy exclusively.
     
  4. Joe.Boxer

    Joe.Boxer Chinchecker Full Member

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    Yeah let's be honest here, guys - Bowe was simply robbed in the olympics. He was the real winner.

    Lewis should've offered to swap medals on the podium.
     
  5. Maginot

    Maginot Member banned Full Member

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    I always thought Bowe would be a huge problem for VK. A big skilled heavyweight that could take punishment.

    I would have to say VK probably wins a split decision on work-rate and takes 2 out of 3 overall.
     
  6. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    If you think the worst Lewis was better than the best ever Bowe then Vitali would win based on a losing performance.
     
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  7. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Vitali makes him wish he was fighting Golota again.