Evander Holyfield vs Riddick Bowe
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Evander Holyfield United States · 1962– 67% · #8 in the world
- Riddick Bowe United States · 1968– 33% · #76 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Evander Holyfield over Riddick Bowe, 67% to 33%. Evander Holyfield is #8 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Riddick Bowe #76; among the 59 from the United States, they are #7 and #42.
The case for each
Evander Holyfield: Lost his undisputed titles to Bowe in 1992, won them back in 1993 (the fight interrupted by a paraglider landing in the ring) and lost the third fight in 1995.
Riddick Bowe: The 1988 Olympic silver medallist who won two of their three fights, the first on points and the third by stopping Holyfield in the eighth round in 1995.
Side by side
| Evander Holyfield | Riddick Bowe | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #8 | #76 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1962 | 1968 |