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 best fights.
1. Joe Bugner loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On June 30, 1975 Joe Bugner fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. Bugner was 25 years old with a record of 51-6-1, and Ali was 33 with a record of 47-2. Bugner lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
2. 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. Bugner lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ali.
3. 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. Bugner lost via points decision. Went the distance with Frazier.
4. Joe Bugner defeats Mac Foster
On November 13, 1973 Joe Bugner faced Mac Foster in a heavyweight bout. Bugner was 23 years old with a record of 44-6-1, and Foster was 31 with a record of 30-3. Bugner won via points decision.
5. 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. Bugner won via unanimous decision.
6. Joe Bugner KOs Jürgen Blin
On October 10, 1972 Joe Bugner fought Jürgen Blin for the EBU European heavyweight title. Bugner was 22 years old with a record of 39-4-1, and Blin was 29 with a record of 29-10-6. Bugner stopped Jürgen Blin via KO in the 8th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
7. Joe Bugner loses to Ron Lyle via split decision
On March 20, 1977 Joe Bugner faced Ron Lyle in a heavyweight bout. Bugner was 27 years old with a record of 52-7-1, and Lyle was 36 with a record of 32-5-1. Bugner lost via split decision. Went the distance with Lyle.
8. Joe Bugner defeats Jimmy Ellis
On November 12, 1974 Joe Bugner faced Jimmy Ellis in a heavyweight bout. Bugner was 24 years old with a record of 48-6-1, and Ellis was 34 with a record of 39-10-1. Bugner won via points decision.