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Joe Bugner

Joe Bugner

“Aussie Joe”
Boxing record: 69-13-1 (41)
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Szőreg, Hungary

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. 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. 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. Both Bugner and Ali were on a 9-fight winning streak. Bugner lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ali.