Two-time Ali challenger Bugner dies aged 75
Summary
Former heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner has died at the age of 75 in Australia. Bugner was known for his toughness and faced legendary fighters like Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. During his career, Bugner held British, Commonwealth, and European titles and appeared in several films.Key Facts
- Joe Bugner passed away at 75 in a care home in Brisbane, Australia.
- He won British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles and was a European champion three times.
- Bugner fought famous boxers like Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in the 1970s.
- He fought Muhammad Ali twice, going the full length of the fight on both occasions.
- Born in Hungary in 1950, Bugner and his family moved to the UK after the 1956 Soviet invasion.
- Bugner had a record of 69 wins, 13 losses, and one draw in his boxing career.
- Apart from boxing, he also appeared in movies and TV, including "Street Fighter" and "I'm a Celebrity."
- Bugner won the Australian heavyweight title in 1995, and the WBF heavyweight title in 1998.
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