Riddick Bowe
Riddick Bowe held the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO heavyweight world titles between 1992 and 1996. Bowe was the undisputed heavyweight world champion in 1992. Bowe's highest place in The Ring's annual pound for pound ratings was No. 6, in 1991 and 1992.
- World title bouts
- 6
- Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
- 5–1
- World titles held
- 4
- Longest world title reign (IBF heavyweight, 1992–1993)
- 11 months
Timeline of world title events
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1996
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The Ring magazine rates Riddick Bowe No. 9 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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Riddick Bowe’s reign as the WBO heavyweight world champion ends
Heavyweight · WBO
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1995
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The Ring magazine rates Riddick Bowe No. 1 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
The Ring magazine rates Riddick Bowe No. 8 pound for pound in its annual ratings
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Riddick Bowe beats Jorge Luis Gonzalez via knockout 6/12
Heavyweight · WBO
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Riddick Bowe beats Herbie Hide via knockout 6/12
Heavyweight · WBO
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1994
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The Ring magazine rates Riddick Bowe No. 3 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1993
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The Ring magazine rates Riddick Bowe No. 2 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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Evander Holyfield beats Riddick Bowe via majority decision 12/12
Heavyweight · WBA and IBF
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Riddick Bowe beats Jesse Ferguson via knockout 2/12
Heavyweight · WBA
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Riddick Bowe beats Michael Dokes via knockout 1/12
Heavyweight · WBA and IBF
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1992
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The Ring magazine rates Riddick Bowe No. 1 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
The Ring magazine rates Riddick Bowe No. 6 pound for pound in its annual ratings
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Riddick Bowe’s reign as the WBC heavyweight world champion ends
Heavyweight · WBC
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Riddick Bowe beats Evander Holyfield via unanimous decision 12/12
Heavyweight · WBA, WBC and IBF
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1991
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The Ring magazine rates Riddick Bowe No. 3 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
The Ring magazine rates Riddick Bowe No. 6 pound for pound in its annual ratings
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1990
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The Ring magazine rates Riddick Bowe No. 8 at heavyweight in its annual ratings