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Oscar Bonavena

Oscar Bonavena

“Ringo”
Boxing record: 58-9-1 (44)
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Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

Best fights of Oscar Bonavena

Over 12 years as a professional, Oscar Bonavena compiled a 58-9-1 (44) record, including three title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Oscar Bonavena loses to Muhammad Ali via KO

    On December 7, 1970 Oscar Bonavena fought Muhammad Ali for the vacant NABF heavyweight title. Bonavena was 28 years old with a record of 46-6-1, and Ali was 28 with a record of 30-0. Bonavena was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Bonavena via TKO in the 15th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 15th round.

  2. 2. Oscar Bonavena defeats Karl Mildenberger

    On September 16, 1967 Oscar Bonavena faced Karl Mildenberger in a heavyweight bout. Bonavena was 24 years old with a record of 30-3, and Mildenberger was 29 with a record of 52-3-3. Bonavena was on a 9-fight winning streak and Mildenberger was on a 3-fight winning streak. Bonavena won via unanimous decision.

  3. 3. Oscar Bonavena defeats Leotis Martin

    On September 7, 1968 Oscar Bonavena faced Leotis Martin in a heavyweight bout. Bonavena was 25 years old with a record of 36-4, and Martin was 29 with a record of 26-4. Bonavena was on a 5-fight winning streak and Martin was coming off a win. Bonavena won via unanimous decision.