Who Is Riddick Bowe? Age, Biography and Wiki
Riddick Bowe, born on August 10, 1967, is a renowned American professional boxer who dominated the heavyweight division in the early 1990s. Known for his extraordinary skills and knockout power, Bowe won the heavyweight championship and is recognized as one of the top boxers of his era. As of 2025, Riddick Bowe is 57 years old, and his legacy in the boxing world remains significant as he continues to inspire upcoming athletes.
| Occupation | Kickboxer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 10, 1967 |
| Age | 57 Years |
| Birth Place | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Riddick Bowe's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
At the peak of his boxing career, Riddick Bowe stood tall at 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm) and weighed around 245 pounds (111 kg) during matches. His athletic build combined with exceptional reach made him a formidable opponent in the ring. Even today, Bowe maintains a strong physique, reflecting his dedication to fitness and training.
After defeating Holyfield in the third bout of their trilogy, Bowe was matched against undefeated heavyweight contender Andrew Golota at the Madison Square Garden in an HBO Boxing event. Bowe's weight problem again resurfaced, as the favorite entered the ring at a career high of 252 lbs.
Though ahead on points, Golota was penalized several times for low blows to the testes, and was finally disqualified in the seventh round after a combination of punches to Bowe's testicles.
Seconds after Golota was disqualified, Bowe's entourage rushed the ring, attacked Golota with a two way radio (Golota traded punches with one of them, requiring 11 stitches to close the wound caused by the radio) and assaulted Golota's 74-year-old trainer Lou Duva, who collapsed in the ring and was taken out of The Garden on a stretcher.
The entourage began rioting, fighting with spectators, staff and policemen alike, resulting in a number of injuries before they were forced out of the arena in what evolved into a lengthy televised ring spectacle.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Riddick Bowe has had a varied personal life. He has been married multiple times, and as of 2025, he enjoys a stable relationship. He had a significant marriage to Judy Bowe, with whom he shares three children. Currently, reports indicate that Bowe is in a committed relationship, though he prefers to keep details about his girlfriend private to maintain some level of normalcy away from the public eye.
After the Golota fights, Bowe retired from boxing and decided to join the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He said he made the decision both to make his mother proud and to rededicate himself to training, with the intention of returning to boxing shortly after.
Net Worth and Salary
In 2025, Riddick Bowe's estimated net worth is around $10 million. Throughout his boxing career, he earned millions from fight purses, endorsements, and appearances. Additionally, Bowe has ventured into various businesses and investments, contributing to his financial growth. Despite facing some financial setbacks earlier in his life, Bowe's current net worth reflects his resilience and business acumen.
The fight made many sports shows, including SportsCenter, and there was a good amount of public interest in a rematch. The rematch was on Pay Per View.
Golota, after dropping Bowe in the second round, and being dropped himself later, was leading on the scorecards, only to be disqualified in the ninth round, once again for deliberately punching Bowe repeatedly in the testes.
Despite not having another riot, this fight also proved to be controversial, with an unsuccessful protest filed by Golota's camp to try to overturn the fight's result.
Career, Business and Investments
Riddick Bowe's boxing career began in the early '90s, and he quickly rose to fame by becoming the heavyweight champion. His historic trilogy with Evander Holyfield is well-remembered in boxing lore. After his active boxing career, Bowe sporadically participated in exhibitions and coaching. He also invested in real estate and various business ventures.
As of 2025, Bowe is involved in promoting boxing events and mentoring young fighters, helping to shape the next generation of champions. His experience and knowledge of the sport make him a sought-after figure in boxing circles.
Bowe was training at the Bedford-Stuyvesant Boxing Association Gym or the "Bed-Stuy BA" for short. As an amateur, Bowe won the prestigious New York Golden Gloves Championship and other tournaments. In 1984, age 17, he knocked out opponent James Smith in just 4 seconds.
In 1985, at the National Golden Gloves championships, he lost to Fort Worth heavyweight Donald Stephens. Apart from boxing he attended Kingsborough Community College, where he studied drama — in hopes of an acting career after boxing — also he took up a business administration study.
Social Network
Riddick Bowe remains active on social media platforms, including Instagram and Twitter, where he connects with fans and shares updates about his life and career. He often posts workout routines, motivational messages, and insights into his boxing journey, maintaining a strong online presence that resonates with fans worldwide.
At first, Bowe was dismissed from the Olympic-year training camp, because U.S. Olympic boxing Coach Ken Adams didn't like him. U.S.
Army superheavyweight Robert Salters, a Brooklyn-born 25-year-old artilleryman of Fort Bragg, NC, who took up boxing in 1986, and had less than twenty amateur fights in his 16-months-long record before they first met at the 1988 AAU National finals, where Salters floored Bowe twice before ref stopped the fight, became a real nemesis for Bowe during
his amateur career, as they fought each other to nearly a draw in the 1988 Olympic Box-offs at Caesars Palace, after Bowe lost to Salters in the Olympic Trials (Bowe came in at 231 lbs, Salters at 247.
). "He was talking' trash about me, and that helped me mentally," Salters said. Bowe had been boxing reportedly with ligament damage on the middle knuckle of his right hand, which he got the day before the Box-offs, and with a damaged right ankle, eventually managed to win, for the judges had to pick up a winner despite the even 58–58 score.
The fifth unidentified judge, who scored the bout 58–58, gave it to Bowe on unidentified subjective grounds. Despite giving Bowe a hard time on four occasions in a row, Salters never turned pro.
Education
While Riddick Bowe is primarily known for his achievements in the ring, he has also spoken about the importance of education. He graduated from the professional boxing circuit but emphasized the value of learning and self-development outside of the sport. Bowe encourages emerging boxers to prioritize education to ensure their future success, both inside and outside the ring.
Bowe was in the same elementary school sixth-grade class with Mike Tyson. "We went to school together in the sixth grade in P.S. 396 (in Brownsville.) I really didn't know him," Bowe recalled.
