Excellent boxers like Oba Carr, Pernell Whitaker, and David Reid all yielded to Trinidad’s relentless aggression. They are both at their best peak condition they could possibly be at — note that both fighters complete the training camp with no injuries. The thing is, Bowe had faster hands than anyone Tyson ever fought, his handspeed is highly underrated. It would be a tough fight, very brutal with both men having their moments and landing some big punches in close. In three fights against Holyfield he only touched the canvas once and showed an incredible resiliency. Why It Didn’t & What Would Have Happened: The fight of course never happened because in 1992 Tyson was convicted of raping the beauty queen Desiree Washington and spent three years in prison. The result of the fight would hinge on what type of physical condition Bowe was in. There are people that think Tyson was susceptible to uppercuts. You know if they would have fought I think if Tyson would have gotten past Bowe punching power I think he would win a distance fight. Realistically, Bowe stood up to Holyfield where Tyson failed. [2], Meanwhile, Holyfield took a tune up fight in June 1992 against another aging former champion in Larry Holmes. They are both at their best peak condition. Bowe was an incredible fighter in his prime. Bowe in a 10 rd KO over Tyson just like Douglas did. The reason I lean towards Tyson is because of his counter-punching. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Mosley always did best against guys that would come straight onto him where his hand speed, commitment to the body and excellent chin would be a huge advantage. as long as bowe stuck to 'the plan" laid out by eddie 'pappa smurf' futch, he would fare well...for a time. Tyson is so whack, everytime he looked intimidating, it was a staged fight or he was fighting some whack half dead or shot opponent. tyson all the way! Bowe is the best tall inside fighter ever and his uppercuts will be hell if he lands them on Tyson. Then when the bell ring, Riddick will come out on his bicycle throwing jab at the advancing Tyson. However, given Trinidad’s straightforward approach it’s difficult seeing him overcoming a prime Mosley’s massive speed advantage. All the punches he threw were textbook as far as technique is concerned. The boxing world first discovered Lennox Lewis' vulnerability in 1994 when McCall — an opponent during a stay-busy fight while Lewis sought a matchup with Riddick Bowe or … What do you think of the answers? Clinch, ref breaks, Tyson bobs and weaves to get into his punching range and unloads, opponent grabs, Rooney is yelling to use the free hand, Tyson is a dumbass and ignores Rooney, ref breaks, repeat. They have one common opponent - Andrew Golota. Overall, I think Bowe has the tools to make it competitive, but he liked to slug it out too much, and a Tyson with a fighter that stands in front of him is a happy Tyson. Unlike Bowe-Tyson this bout did not occur because of any particular circumstance or business conflicts. Matt, very good one! Actually Tyson probably knocks him out to be honest. Bowe in absolute peak condition dominates Tyson at his peak. Even Miguel Cotto defeated him not through slugging but by boxing. If they fight 10 time, I say Tyson wins 6 or 7 cause he has better boxing skills and speed. Riddick would make it real close, but Tyson wins this one by 11th round stoppage, with Bowe on the canvas bleeding. He was an excellent counter-puncher but he was also incredibly fast meaning he will always beat you to the punch. How is Cassius Clay greatest of all time if got Parkinsons? BOWE/TYSON 3 BOWE UD 12( actually Not Necessary). Though announcer Jim Lampley claimed it would "seem like a miracle" for Holyfield to finish the round, Holyfield somehow managed to survive the remainder of the round. Tyson’s best chance for victory would have been to attack Bowe in the early going, as he was clearly more effective within the first six rounds of a bout. If both fighters, in their primes, fought each other who do you think wins the fight? Mosley was very nearly knocked out by Vernon Forrest but was seldom ever even stunned throughout the rest of his career. Bowes jab was pretty damn good when he used it. As we saw with Bonecrusher Smith and Buster Douglas, let alone Holyfield, so long as you've got technique, a bit of brains and a useful punch, Tyson will have no answer. In 2002, after Trinidad’s win over Fernando Vargas and a year after Mosley’s conquest of Oscar, this fight could have been a PPV bonanza. Like Holyfield, Tyson’s advantage would have been his quickness, however, by comparison Tyson had vastly superior punching power. Agree/Disagree? As a result, some in the boxing world looked at Holyfield's match with Bowe as a way for the champion to legitimize his championship reign and earn the respect of his doubters despite his two-year reign as champion.[3]. 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In Mike Tyson Prime boxing years >Riddick Bowe in a boxing match, but Tyson if he wasn't in locked up and focused he could have won this in the 5-6 round, Only the Bowe of 1991 -1992 could beat Tyson in his prime, my statistical analysis is approximately 50% for both with slight advantage for Tyson to win by UD, Any other version of Tyson would beat any version of Bowe. I'd lean towards Bowe considering how Tyson failed to deal with a skilled powerful big man in Lennox Lewis. Tyson's best work was done as he closed the distance. Bowe stays off the food and drink and the same goes for Tyson. The first was against George Foreman, the former champion who was attempting a comeback and to become the oldest heavyweight champion ever. If we suppose that the version of Bowe who fought Evander Holyfield the first time showed up against Tyson then his chances for victory would have been very strong. In my opinion this fight would resemble a more competitive and dramatic version of Lewis’s victory over Tyson some ten years later. In 2001 the odds for this fight would be extremely close with Mosley probably being a slight betting favorite. It’s a shame because in 2004 when Marquez had his sensational draw against Pacquiao and Morales was riding a dominant wins streak against Ayala, Chavez and Hernandez it would have been the perfect time for the Mexican stars to meet. Tyson went the distance against Bonecrusher/Tucker/Tillis/Green in his prime. In round 10 Bowe came out strong, hitting Holyfield with several powerful combinations. ...bowe just didn't consistently have the mental toughness to deal w/tyson, the only exception being his wars w/holyfield, in which he kinda unraveled during that unusual 2nd fight w/the parachute guy landing and all! Bowe had all the physical advantages but how would he had dealt with Mike's power and pressure? This fight would depend on Bowe's mental state as well as Tyson's, but I will go with Tyson winning a close UD.