Former heavyweight Bugner, who fought Ali twice, dies at 75

Published on: 2025/09/02 11:40

Former heavyweight Bugner, who fought Ali twice, dies at 75
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Finally, Joe Bugner, the Hungarian-born heavyweight boxer who fought Muhammad Ali for a world title, has died at the age of 75 at a care home in Brisbane, Australia, on Monday.

Bugner's 32-year professional career featured 69 wins in 83 bouts, including 41 knockouts, and multiple titles as British, European, and Commonwealth champion.

Bugner's breakthrough came in 1971, when he defeated British icon Henry Cooper.

In later years, he relocated to Australia, fighting under the name "Aussie Joe."

He became the oldest world heavyweight champion, having previously won the Australian heavyweight title in 1995.

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