Prime Bowe VS Prime Foreman who wins and how?

[Master]

Nobody out-clubs Big George. YOu can only beat that Freak of a Nightmare if you are Ali or Ali-esque (Jimmy Young). No way does Bowe hit harder than Ron Lyle and Lyle had Foreman down and out 2 or 3 times in the first 4 rounds but Big George is a Freak of a Nightmare.

George Foreman KO 5.

Bowe had an outstanding chin much better than Lyes and many/most would argue he hit harder than Lye on top of that he was more skilful than Foreman.

Did Bowe have an outstanding chin?

Yes unless you can state a time he got KOTFO?

Stood up to Hebie Hides best shots and he hit as hard as some of the best punchers ever.

Holyfield put him down and nearly stopped him.

Golota put him down many times.

Foreman was only stopped due to tiredness.

[Beanflicker]

Holyfield put him down and nearly stopped him.

Golota put him down many times.

Foreman was only stopped due to tiredness.

Yeah but what did Lyle do to Foreman, he had him on the deck swimming like a fish. And Lyle was no Riddick Bowe.

That's what's up.

[SlimTrae]

great mythical matchup
bowe is skilled so wins by decision. Since he gets droppedtwice by Forman it is on points:SD.

[Master]

great mythical matchup
bowe is skilled so wins by decision. Since he gets droppedtwice by Forman it is on points:SD.

If Foreman knocks him down I think he would finish him.

[jon09]

Anything can happen with Futch in Bowes corner. I'm going with Bowe by hard fought decision.

[IamInuit]

When was Foreman's prime as a fighter? His physical prime was obviously Frazier, Ali, Young years but imo he was a much better overall fighter after retiring for 8 years. Trouble is, that better boxer would not be able to keep up with Bowe. Picture the Moorer fight with a different ending. So that would pit the crude Foreman against the Holyfield area Bowe thereabouts. I like Ron Lyle but Bowe is a better Ron Lyle then Ron Lyle. Very similar styles with Bowe imo the better overall boxer. He was also bigger then Foreman, faster and had an equal chin. Not a fan really of either man but I just dont see George winning this fight.

[Mr140]

Holyfeild was the only man to beat Bowie that and food he is a great talent in prime one of the best. As for punching power let me ask you this Holyfeild who fought the best punches to walk the plant. out of those Bowie did the most damage being a huge Holyfeild fan the rematch win was his best win as well considering how much size he had to over come to get the win. Bowie was great and he gave Holyfeild in his prime tougher fights then most of the great heavyweights did but he was lazy and eat him self to death pretty much not much else.

[mikeeod]

I like Bowe's speed, mobility and boxing ability in this one. I see Bowe winning a wide decision or possibly stopping Foreman late, if George becomes tired enough. Bowe had a great jab was very mobile, with good lateral movement when he remembered to use it. While there is always the chance that Bowe gets stupid and tries to go toe to toe with George and pays the price, I say it is more likely he makes George chase him and picks him apart until George is exhausted, at which point Bowe puts on some pressure late for the win.

[El Kabong]

Yes yes Bowe had speed, and agility, and was a great technical boxer...AT TIMES....at other times, even in his prime he would allow guys on the inside, he would give up his height and reach advantages and for lack of a better word he would fight stupidly. George Foreman had the kind of power where a guy just simply couldn't do that. I think Big George rocks the ever living shit out of Bowe and stops him.


Bowe NEVER fought anyone with power especially on the level of George Foreman. Good night sweetheart Foreman TKO 5 much like the Foreman-Lyle fight. Ron Lyle would have also given Bowe hell.

[Beanflicker]

Herbie Hide was one of the hardest punching HW's of the 90s IMO

[Beanflicker]

When Bowe fought them...

Herbie Hide - 26-0 (25 KOs)
Jorge Luis Gonzales - 23-0 (22 KOs)

Not the greatest fighters but in terms of pure punching power could bang pretty hard. Never seen any evidence that punching power would bother Bowe any more than the average boxer. Bowe always showed a solid chin.

[El Kabong]

When Bowe fought them...

Herbie Hide - 26-0 (25 KOs)
Jorge Luis Gonzales - 23-0 (22 KOs)

Not the greatest fighters but in terms of pure punching power could bang pretty hard. Never seen any evidence that punching power would bother Bowe any more than the average boxer. Bowe always showed a solid chin.

And the list of fighters in the division during Bowe's era: Lewis, Tyson, Foreman, Rudduck, Morrison, Briggs, Mercer, Rahman, Tua, Corrie Sanders, etc.

Herbie "214 pounds" Hide and Jorge Luis "My Biggest Win Was over an ancient Renoldo Snipes" Gonzales weren't the greatest fighters to test that chin. Holyfield knocked him down and Golota rocked him more than a few times....but of course by then Bowe was done for.

[Beanflicker]

I like Bowe's speed, mobility and boxing ability in this one. I see Bowe winning a wide decision or possibly stopping Foreman late, if George becomes tired enough. Bowe had a great jab was very mobile, with good lateral movement when he remembered to use it. While there is always the chance that Bowe gets stupid and tries to go toe to toe with George and pays the price, I say it is more likely he makes George chase him and picks him apart until George is exhausted, at which point Bowe puts on some pressure late for the win.

Ahhh yes, I see you know your Riddick well