Combat sports fans can breathe a tiny sigh of relief now that one of the most egregious ‘legends fights’ on the calendar has been scrapped. Yesterday Official Celebrity Boxing revealed they had pulled 58-year-old Riddick Bowe from his scheduled bout with ex-NBA player Lamar Odom.
In a tweet it was claimed that Bowe had been removed from the match-up due to “backlash” and the promotion being “mislead” by Bowes’ management team over Bowes’ health. Bowe is apparently still going to be at the event that is scheduled for October 2 in Miami, FL. A new opponent is being sought for Odom.