Riddick Bowe

American boxer (born 1967)

Riddick Lamont Bowe (born August 10, 1967) is an American amateur boxer. He won a Silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He later became a Heavyweight professional boxer. He defeated other boxers like Evander Holyfield and Andrew Golota. The latter was disqualified for giving too many low blows to Bowe in 1996.[1]

Riddick Bowe
Riddick Bowe, 1993
Born
Riddick Lamont Bowe

(1967-08-10) August 10, 1967 (age 57)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesBig Daddy
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Reach81 in (206 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights45
Wins43
Wins by KO33
Losses1
No contests1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul Super heavyweight

Bowe was born in Brooklyn, New York City.

References

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  1. "Fighter Remains a Champion Optimist". New York Times. Retrieved Jul 7, 2016.