Team Riddick Bowe reveal Startling Lennox Lewis offer

[gilgamesh]

It's sad when bank accounts recede faster than testosterone levels.

Considering the people Bowe surrounded himself with, I'm not sure it is sad. Bowe kinda struck me as a guy of questionable ethics to put it nicely.

[Stuarty]

Bow can hardly string a sentence together! I wouldn't let him on a bouncy castle never mind letting him anywhere near a ring ffs!

I remember he showed up on some undercard in Germany years ago (Might have been a Wlad or Vitali uc) and i couldn't believe it was him!

[Syntax Error]

"Here's what happened" ?

That's not even close to what happened. Bowe threw the belt in the trash FIVE YEARS before that all happened.

Lennox beat Bowe in the Olympics for the gold in 1988 and when Bowe became champ in 1992 he didn't want to fight him for whatever reason. Not because he wasn't good enough or Lewis "too good", I think it was his team that wanted to milk his status as champ without risking a loss.

It would have been a great fight at the time, as Bowe was great at his peak. Whatever the case, by the time of the two Golota fights and Lewis's KO of Golota, Bowe was a shell of his former self, with massive weight gain issues and no more desire to fight. He essentially retired at age 28, and didn't fight again for 8 years.

It would have been a great fight in 1993, a terrible fight in 1998, and would be a pathetic sight today.

I've read where they were close to a deal but then Lewis lost to McCall.

That's correct, but you could never trust Bowe.

He also signed up for a round robin tournament involving Lennox Lewis, Razor Ruddock, Evander Holyfield and himself and we all know what he did when faced with the prospect of making his first defence against Lewis.

The irony is, since he refused to fight Lewis in '93, he's spent the last 25 years insulting and trying to goad Lewis into a fight.

Lewis doesn't need an idiot like Bowe now, as he has all his health, wealth and faculties intact.

Lewis really has had the last laugh.

[Stuarty]

I've read where they were close to a deal but then Lewis lost to McCall.

That's correct, but you could never trust Bowe.

He also signed up for a round robin tournament involving Lennox Lewis, Razor Ruddock, Evander Holyfield and himself and we all know what he did when faced with the prospect of making his first defence against Lewis.

The irony is, since he refused to fight Lewis in '93, he's spent the last 25 years insulting and trying to goad Lewis into a fight.

Lewis doesn't need an idiot like Bowe now, as he has all his health, wealth and faculties intact.

Lewis really has had the last laugh.

Good post

[snake33]

Seriously, how does Bowe have a team ?
Are these guys that hang at his house and drink maddog.
This is a joke.

[drunkenpiper36]

Riddick Bowe is brain damaged. This has been clearly demonstrated by his deteriorated speech in interviews over the years. He tried launching a comeback in the mid 2000’s and couldn’t even get into anything resembling good shape back then. Today it would take an act of God. Anyone even considering partaking In helping this man make a comeback should be ashamed of themselves and start making their reservations in hell....

[oogiebe]

Riddick Bowe is brain damaged. This has been clearly demonstrated by his deteriorated speech in interviews over the years. He tried launching a comeback in the mid 2000’s and couldn’t even get into anything resembling good shape back then. Today it would take an act of God. Anyone even considering partaking In helping this man make a comeback should be ashamed of themselves and start making their reservations in hell....

Yup.

[tiny_acres]

Riddick Bowe is brain damaged. This has been clearly demonstrated by his deteriorated speech in interviews over the years. He tried launching a comeback in the mid 2000’s and couldn’t even get into anything resembling good shape back then. Today it would take an act of God. Anyone even considering partaking In helping this man make a comeback should be ashamed of themselves and start making their reservations in hell....

I'm sorry.
I'll quit training him now.

Honestly you are right. Its shameful for anyone to use up what few brain cells he has

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Riddick Bowe is brain damaged. This has been clearly demonstrated by his deteriorated speech in interviews over the years. He tried launching a comeback in the mid 2000’s and couldn’t even get into anything resembling good shape back then. Today it would take an act of God. Anyone even considering partaking In helping this man make a comeback should be ashamed of themselves and start making their reservations in hell....

Spot on.

I'm no fan of Bowe's, but he really needs someone close to him to tell him the truth and not what he wants to hear, because he will most likely get severely hurt.

[drunkenpiper36]

Riddick Bowe is brain damaged. This has been clearly demonstrated by his deteriorated speech in interviews over the years. He tried launching a comeback in the mid 2000’s and couldn’t even get into anything resembling good shape back then. Today it would take an act of God. Anyone even considering partaking In helping this man make a comeback should be ashamed of themselves and start making their reservations in hell....

Spot on.

I'm no fan of Bowe's, but he really needs someone close to him to tell him the truth and not what he wants to hear, because he will most likely get severely hurt.

Agree. A poster above called this report “ fake news” and frankly I’m inclined to believe it. But if there’s even a shred of truth regarding Bowe putting on boxing gloves again then there should be an intervention...

[Ruthless-RKO]

Serious CONTRACT sent, Riddick Bowe pokes Eddie Hearn

World Boxing News has obtained a copy of the contract sitting on Matchroom Boss Eddie Hearn’s desk to oversee the return of former undisputed heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe.

‘Big Daddy’ wants to make a sensational come at the age of 52. It comes after an absence of more than eleven years.

Bowe and his team have now sought the help of Hearn, who they see as an integral part of the process moving forward.

The American wants to showcase himself on DAZN, and as previously revealed by WBN, has promised up to TWENTY fights over TWELVE ROUNDS.

Manage Eli Karabell and his partner Dale Peeples are growing a little frustrated due to the lack of movement.

Karabell contacted Matchroom’s Mandy Fox to begin negotiations with Hearn but has since been left waiting for a final answer.

Previously outlining some initial interest was given from Hearn’s side, Karabell has explained the current stance to WBN.

“I have left two messages with Mandy Fox and Eddie Hearn just this week and they have not gotten back to me yet,” Karabell exclusively told World Boxing News.

“My emailed contract I sent them has not been returned either. I sent Mandy and Eddie the email now over two weeks ago,” he added.

That said email was presented to Hearn on December 4th. It read:

Mr. Hearn and Mrs. Fox,

Mr. Bowe intends to sign the previously sent over employment contract with Matchroom Sport. As mentioned on a previous phone call with Mrs. Fox, Mr. Bowe is extremely serious and wants to sign this agreement as soon as possible.

I have enclosed the original employment agreement we intend to sign with you.

Mr. Peeples and I have next Wednesday, 12/4/2019, at 9:30am Central Standard Time (CST USA Time) for a brief call with you and Mr. Hearn.

SERIOUS

On the seriousness of the terms presented to Hearn, Peeples informed WBN of his belief Bowe still has a lot to give despite his veteran years.

“I have a lot of admiration for Mr. Bowe. That’s a fact, right now the state of the division right now there’s a lot to choose from so I won’t be bold and make that statement I’ll just say he would give anyone a good run for their money. In shape and some fights under his belt, he could be a force to reckoned with,” Peeples exclusively told World Boxing News.

“Taking a page out of Shannon Briggs’ book, he was in line for a shot for the WBA title, but he got tested positive to PEDs.

“Prior to that, none of the heavyweight guys wanted to fight him in the Top 10. The bottom line is, any good fighter has one great fight in them.

“What Bowe may lack in youth, his experience can take him a long way. Look at George Foreman and Michael Moorer?

“I think the current champions are great, but Bowe would capitalize on any mistakes made if given the opportunity.”

[Ruthless-RKO]

Riddick Bowe reveals frustrations in pursuit of Eddie Hearn

Riddick Bowe and his manager have expressed their ongoing frustrations as they attempt to gain the attention of promoter Eddie Hearn.

Eli Karabrell, acting on behalf of the former undisputed heavyweight champion, had promised Hearn first refusal on handling a Bowe return.

Contacting the Matchroom offices and sending official documents, Karabell had updated WBN on the lack of response.

“I just got off the phone with Eddie Hearn’s office. I spoke to Mandy Fox,” Karabell exclusively told World Boxing News.

“He has not yet read the contract, will not respond to our offer and we believe is trying to obstruct the process,” he added.

Bowe, who has stated his desire to commit to a long-term comeback despite being 52 years old, fired a warning over the matter.

“Anybody who is trying to stop me from fighting can go kick rocks, and that includes Mr. Hearn,” Bowe told WBN.

The last correspondence previously handed to WBN by Karabell was dated December 4. It read:

Mr. Hearn and Mrs. Fox,

Mr. Bowe intends to sign the previously sent over employment contract with Matchroom Sport. As mentioned on a previous phone call with Mrs. Fox, Mr. Bowe is extremely serious and wants to sign this agreement as soon as possible. I have enclosed the original employment agreement we intend to sign with you.

Mr. Peeples and I have next Wednesday, 12/4/2019, at 9:30 am Central Standard Time (CST USA Time) for a brief call with you and Mr. Hearn.

This email received no response. Karabell has followed up in the interim.

LEGACY

Bowe is obviously growing annoyed in his quest to box again. ‘Big Daddy’ last fought back in 2008.

It’s a far cry from his heyday though as the American ripped through the division during the late 1980s and early 1990s to become a three-belt title-holder.

Victory over Evander Holyfield saw Bowe win WBC, WBA and IBF straps to fully unify due to the lack of prominence of the WBO back then.

Will there be another chapter to write for Bowe?

We wait and see.

[gilgamesh]

He's upset that a major promoter who has TODAY's biggest draw signed isn't taking time out of his day to discuss a fight between a brain damaged Champions from the 90's and a long retired better Champion from the 90's and early 2000's?

See...this is the problem with brain damage.

[tiny_acres]

He's upset that a major promoter who has TODAY's biggest draw signed isn't taking time out of his day to discuss a fight between a brain damaged Champions from the 90's and a long retired better Champion from the 90's and early 2000's?

See...this is the problem with brain damage.

The poor brain damaged idiot doesn't have a clue
I feel sorry for him

[gilgamesh]

For this to even be getting the press attention that it is he has to have someone actually trying to market him and his comeback which is even sadder.

[Onetimeonly]

For this to even be getting the press attention that it is he has to have someone actually trying to market him and his comeback which is even sadder.

Have you seen something on this besides this thread?

[gilgamesh]

For this to even be getting the press attention that it is he has to have someone actually trying to market him and his comeback which is even sadder.

Have you seen something on this besides this thread?

No, but I mean whoever created this thread has to have read an article somewhere or something I would assume. I don't really scan the web for Boxing articles. As I tend to get all relevant news through this or that forum. Combined with a few Boxing types on Twitter.

[Onetimeonly]

Have you seen something on this besides this thread?

No, but I mean whoever created this thread has to have read an article somewhere or something I would assume. I don't really scan the web for Boxing articles. As I tend to get all relevant news through this or that forum. Combined with a few Boxing types on Twitter.

Just curious, I haven't seen him talking about it on fb.

[TheBeast]

He fought in a muay thai bout in Thailand in 2013 and looked atrocious... His knees weren't able to support him properly. He then sign with a uk based wrestling company... He also then made a twitter account and posted all kind of weird stuff... Confirmed real account btw

[margaret thatcher]

Maybe him and Jermain Taylor can start a reality show