Bowe was a world heavyweight champion. He won the undisputed heavyweight title in 1992 by defeating Evander Holyfield in a highly anticipated bout. He is also known for his trilogy of fights with Holyfield. Bowe's career was marked by controversy, including the infamous "Fan Man" incident during his rematch with Evander Holyfield in 1993, where a fan paraglided into the ring, causing a disruption.