Quote Originally Posted by El Kabong View Post
Riddick Bowe was and remains overhyped....people complain that Tyson didn't fight many greats but Bowe ONLY fought Holyfield. Great record but he fought 0 power punchers, no Tyson, no Lewis, how does he get all the respect He was a deeply flawed fighter routinely giving up his height and reach against smaller fighters.
I don't think Bowe was a hype job, I think he was lazy and let success get to his head. The Bowe that beat Evander the first time was special. All you have to do is watch that performance and see how great he could have become if he stayed disciplined. Even out of shape he gave a prime Evander his toughest test. While he didn't stay on top long, Riddick was special and his fight vs Lewis not happening is my biggest regret as a fan. More than Quartey vs Tito and Manny vs Floyd.