Bowe aims for second comeback bout

Wednesday, March 9, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY -- Former world heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe is hoping for a second comeback fight this month after an eight-year absence from the ring. The contest, against Willie Chapman, has been penciled in for March 25, but will be subject to the completion of paperwork by the appropriate authorities in Utah. "There's a series of things we've got to go through before we approve that fight," said Richard Weinsoft, director of the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission. The 38-year-old Bowe (41-1, 33 knockouts) last fought in September, knocking out Marcus Rhode in the second round of his first appearance since 1996. An injury forced Bowe to withdraw from a bout in November. He was released from prison on May 17 last year after serving 17 months for kidnapping his first wife and their children in 1998. Bowe became the undisputed heavyweight champ after beating Evander Holyfield in 1992 but was beaten by Holyfield in 1993.