There are a number of dream matches that boxing fans debate about, and I have taken it upon myself to play out a few of these. Holmes vs Bowe is widely regarded as one that should be very close with Holmes taking the win by judges' decision. Interestingly, in DICE Boxing Riddick Bowe (1989-2005) is a slight favourite over Larry Holmes (1973-2002).
The first round was a close one with Bowe coming out to try and put his man down early and taking it 10-9, 10-10, 10-9, a late punch enough to sway a pair of judges. Holmes then took the next three with surprising ease, dazing Bowe in the fourth, allowing him to rain blows on his opponent after knocking him down. Bowe was looking tired and slower going into the sixth but he had taken the previous round unanimously. The sixth was Bowe's as well in another close round, with Holmes taking the seventh and eighth. With seconds to go in the ninth, and Larry Holmes dominating proceedings, Riddick Bowe was rocked by a huge shot to knock him to the deck for the second time, but this time he was out for the count.
Punches Landed/Attempted - Bowe 34/67 (50.74%), Holmes 52/95 (54-73.%)
Total Points (at the end of the last completed round) - Bowe 214, Holmes 232
Judges Cards (at the end of the last completed round) - Bowe 73-76, 71-78, 71-78 Holmes
Fouls - Bowe 0, Holmes 1
Cuts Opened - Bowe 0, Holmes 0
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