Riddick Lamont Bowe (born August 10, 1967, Brooklyn, New York City) is an American boxer and former undisputed heavyweight champion. He is best remembered for his trilogy of fights with Evander Holyfield and two brutal bouts with Andrew Golota. Bowe's only professional defeat came by a majority decision loss to Holyfield, whom he beat twice.
The 12th of 13 children birthed by his mother Dorothy, Riddick was born and raised in the Brownsville sect...
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Riddick Lamont Bowe (born August 10, 1967, Brooklyn, New York City) is an American boxer and former undisputed heavyweight champion. He is best remembered for his trilogy of fights with Evander Holyfield and two brutal bouts with Andrew Golota. Bowe's only professional defeat came by a majority decision loss to Holyfield, whom he beat twice.
The 12th of 13 children birthed by his mother Dorothy, Riddick was born and raised in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, which at the time was one of New York City's most infamous slums. The poverty was crushing which made growing up there tough, and no easier considering the prevalent violence and gang activity in the area. However, unlike fellow Brownsville product Mike Tyson, who became infamous for a violent temper, Bowe was known for a very genial and winning personality. This, along with his skill in handling the media, would help speed along his career as an adult. Even as a young man his weight was a problem, he would eventually suffer...
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