Best fights of Joe Bugner
Over 31 years as a professional, Joe Bugner compiled a 69-13-1 (41) record, including 17 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joe Bugner loses to Muhammad Ali in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 30, 1975 Joe Bugner fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Bugner was 25 years old with a record of 51-6-1, and Ali was 33 with a record of 47-2. Bugner was on a 8-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 6-fight winning streak. Bugner lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
2. Joe Bugner defeats Mac Foster
On November 13, 1973 Joe Bugner faced Mac Foster. Bugner was 23 years old with a record of 44-6-1, and Foster was 31 with a record of 30-3. Bugner was coming off a win, while Foster was coming off a loss. Bugner won via points decision.
3. Joe Bugner loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On February 14, 1973 Joe Bugner faced Muhammad Ali in a heavyweight bout. Bugner was 22 years old with a record of 43-4-1, and Ali was 31 with a record of 40-1. Both Bugner and Ali were on a 9-fight winning streak. Bugner lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ali.
4. Joe Bugner KOs Jürgen Blin in their 2nd fight
On October 10, 1972 Joe Bugner fought Jürgen Blin for the EBU European heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Bugner was 22 years old with a record of 39-4-1, and Blin was 29 with a record of 29-10-6. Bugner was on a 5-fight winning streak and Blin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bugner stopped Jürgen Blin via KO in the 8th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
5. Joe Bugner loses to Joe Frazier via points decision
On July 2, 1973 Joe Bugner faced Joe Frazier in a heavyweight bout. Bugner was 23 years old with a record of 43-5-1, and Frazier was 29 with a record of 29-1. Both Bugner and Frazier were coming off a loss. Bugner lost via points decision. Went the distance with Frazier.
6. Joe Bugner defeats Greg Page
On July 24, 1987 Joe Bugner faced Greg Page in a heavyweight bout. Bugner was 37 years old with a record of 60-11-1, and Page was 28 with a record of 27-6. Both Bugner and Page were on a 2-fight winning streak. Bugner won via unanimous decision.
7. Joe Bugner defeats Rudi Lubbers
On January 16, 1973 Joe Bugner defended his EBU heavyweight title against Rudi Lubbers. Bugner was 22 years old with a record of 42-4-1, and Lubbers was 27 with a record of 21-0. Bugner was on a 8-fight winning streak and Lubbers was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Bugner won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Joe Bugner KOs Dante Cane in their 2nd fight
On February 28, 1975 Joe Bugner defended his EBU heavyweight title against Dante Cane. It was their second meeting. Bugner was 24 years old with a record of 50-6-1, and Cane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bugner was on a 7-fight winning streak. Bugner stopped Dante Cane via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
9. Joe Bugner KOs Piermario Baruzzi
On May 29, 1974 Joe Bugner defended his EBU heavyweight title against Piermario Baruzzi. Bugner was 24 years old with a record of 46-6-1, and Baruzzi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bugner was on a 3-fight winning streak. Bugner stopped Piermario Baruzzi via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
10. Joe Bugner KOs Richard Dunn
On October 12, 1976 Joe Bugner defended his EBU heavyweight title against Richard Dunn. Bugner was 26 years old with a record of 51-7-1, and Dunn was 31 with a record of 33-10. Both Bugner and Dunn were coming off a loss. Bugner stopped Richard Dunn via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.