Joe Bugner losses
Over 31 years as a professional, Joe Bugner compiled a 69-13-1 (41) record, including 17 title fights. He had 13 losses against twelve different opponents, three of them in title fights.
13. Joe Bugner loses to Scott Welch via KO
On March 16, 1996 Joe Bugner fought Scott Welch for the vacant inaugural WBO InterContinental heavyweight title. Bugner was 46 years old with a record of 63-12-1, and Welch was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bugner was on a 2-fight winning streak. Welch stopped Bugner via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 6th round.
12. Joe Bugner loses to Frank Bruno via KO
On October 24, 1987 Joe Bugner faced Frank Bruno in a heavyweight bout. Bugner was 37 years old with a record of 61-11-1, and Bruno was 25 with a record of 31-2. Both Bugner and Bruno were on a 3-fight winning streak. Bruno stopped Bugner via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
11. Joe Bugner loses to Steffen Tangstad via split decision
On February 18, 1984 Joe Bugner faced Steffen Tangstad. Bugner was 33 years old with a record of 58-10-1, and Tangstad was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bugner was coming off a win. Bugner lost via split decision. Went the distance with Tangstad.
10. Joe Bugner loses to Marvis Frazier via unanimous decision
On June 4, 1983 Joe Bugner faced Marvis Frazier. Bugner was 33 years old with a record of 57-9-1, and Frazier was 22 with a record of 9-0. Bugner was on a 4-fight winning streak and Frazier was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Bugner lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Frazier.
9. Joe Bugner loses to Earnie Shavers via KO
On May 8, 1982 Joe Bugner faced Earnie Shavers in a heavyweight bout. Bugner was 32 years old with a record of 53-8-1, and Shavers was 37 with a record of 65-10-1. Bugner was coming off a win and Shavers was on a 5-fight winning streak. Shavers stopped Bugner via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. 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 was coming off a win, while Lyle was coming off a loss. Bugner lost via split decision. Went the distance with Lyle.
7. 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.
6. 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.
5. 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 loses to Larry Middleton via points decision
On November 24, 1971 Joe Bugner faced Larry Middleton. Bugner was 21 years old with a record of 34-3-1, and Middleton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bugner was coming off a win. Bugner lost via points decision. Went the distance with Middleton.
3. Joe Bugner loses to Jack Bodell via points decision
On September 27, 1971 Joe Bugner defended his British, Commonwealth, and EBU heavyweight titles against Jack Bodell. Bugner was 21 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Bodell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bugner was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bugner lost via points decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Bodell.
2. Joe Bugner loses to Dick Hall via points decision
On August 4, 1969 Joe Bugner faced Dick Hall. Bugner was 19 years old with a record of 18-1, and Hall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bugner was on a 18-fight winning streak. Bugner lost via points decision. Went the distance with Hall.
1. Joe Bugner loses to Paul Brown via KO
On December 20, 1967 Joe Bugner faced Paul Brown. Bugner was 17 years old with a record of 0-0, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Brown stopped Bugner via KO in the 3rd round.