Which of the K2 Brothers could Riddick Bowe beat ?

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Who would Bowe have the best chance against ?

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  1. Both destroy Bowe

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  2. Bowe has a good chance against Wladimir Klitschko

    38.6%
  3. Bowe has a good chance against Vitali Klitschko

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  1. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    They both lump him up. Wlad's average chin would give Bowe a puncher's chance I guess.
     
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  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    There's a heavy burden of proof on those saying Bowe would stop (let alone "smash") VK.

    What exactly in his arsenal is more potent than a bunch of flush Lennox Lewis uppercuts?
     
  3. Charles White

    Charles White Chucker Full Member

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    Prime Bowe beats both imho.
     
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  4. svenchakabate2

    svenchakabate2 New Member Full Member

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    A fully disciplined prime Bowe can win a close decision with Vitali and probably stop Wlad. But I think they beat him more times than not
     
  5. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Bowe I can see beating Wlad. Wlad will out box him, probably drop him too as Bowe is so easy to hit and Wlad hits harder than anyone Bowe ever fought as a pro. But Bowe has heart and at his peak is ability on the inside and work rate could overwhelm Wlad.

    Vitali is a tougher fight because he won't fold when things get tough, Vitali is the more skilled fighter from range he won't be out worked and has a good enough chin to eat anything Bowe lands and keep going. Think it would be competitive but Vitali wins a decision.
     
  6. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Prime Riddick Bowe has the skills,attributes and mindset to beat both brothers ! Vitali is the tougher brother of the two but if Byrd can make him retire then so can Bowe. As good as the Klitschko’s were I just don’t see neither of them having what it takes to engage in a war with Bowe for 12 rounds,Bowe proved in his fights with Holyfield he could take it to the trenches and win( I had Bowe winning all three) I’ve just never thought the brothers had that mentality about them .
     
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  7. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Active Member Full Member

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    Bowe gets melted by both
     
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  8. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    Bowe at his best would beat both
     
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  9. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Vitali? Really? Yeah, don’t see that one. Vitali is made of Soviet steel. Ain’t knocking him out. Would have to get lucky like Lewis did and stop him on cuts.
     
  10. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Bowe was good but his claim to fame was a brawl with a former Cruiser. He's a bit overrated. I favor him vs Wlad. 50/50 vs Vitali.
     
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  11. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wlad knocks him out. He may beat Vitali, but I don't see it. He would probably drop an UD to him.
     
  12. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Both k bros beat Bowe. He wad a great in-fighter but he’s going to have to wade through a landmine to get there and I just don’t think he has the defense or chin to survive. He also had slow feet so it would be easier for them to clinch him and reset at a preferable range.
     
  13. grantsorenson

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    Bowe destroys Wlad. No doubt there.

    He also gets to Vitali. I think his looping overhand is made for Vitalis lean back defence.
     
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  14. deyell

    deyell MOLECULE FROM HELL. Full Member

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    Bowe is overrated as hell. Even Golota beat the **** out of him. Klitschkos would destroy him.
     
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  15. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Bowe was definitely capable of beating both

    Such a frustrating talent though so could lose to both to
     
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