description Evander Holyfield vs Riddick Bowe II – Fan Man Fight Overview
The November 6, 1993 rematch was memorably interrupted when a paraglider crashed into the ring mid-fight; Bowe won by majority decision.
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Evander Holyfield vs Riddick Bowe II – Fan Man Fight ranks #106 of 289 in the Boxing Match ranking, behind Gennady Golovkin vs Daniel Jacobs I, ahead of Naoya Inoue vs Nonito Donaire II.
Important rematch with bizarre Fan Man interruption, but external spectacle often overshadows the boxing itself.
help Evander Holyfield vs Riddick Bowe II – Fan Man Fight FAQ
Who actually won the Fan Man Fight?
Evander Holyfield defeated Riddick Bowe by majority decision on November 6, 1993. The result regained the WBA and IBF heavyweight titles for Holyfield and avenged his loss in their first meeting.
What happened when Fan Man entered the ring?
Paraglider James Miller descended into the outdoor arena and became tangled in the ropes during round seven. The interruption caused chaos around ringside and delayed the fight for about 20 minutes.
Where did Bowe vs Holyfield II take place?
The rematch was held outdoors at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. That setting allowed Miller's paraglider to approach from above and crash into the ringside area.
Was the Fan Man fight the last meeting between Bowe and Holyfield?
No, they fought a third time in November 1995. Bowe won that rubber match by an eighth-round stoppage, giving him a two-to-one advantage across the trilogy.
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