Best of Joe Bugner: Top 10 Fights
Joe Bugner had 83 fights with 40 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Muhammad Ali, James Smith, Greg Page, Chuck Wepner, and Henry Cooper. The following are Bugner's top 10 fights.
Joe Bugner loses to Muhammad Ali in their 2nd fight
On Joe Bugner lost to American boxer Muhammad Ali in the rematch via 15 round unanimous decision. Bugner was 25 years old with a record of 51-7-1 (31 KOs). Ali was 33 years old with a record of 47-2 (34 KOs). Despite the loss, Bugner put on a good fight. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Bugner's fights.
Joe Bugner loses to Muhammad Ali
On Joe Bugner lost to American boxer Muhammad Ali via 12 round unanimous decision. Bugner was 22 years old with a record of 43-5-1 (27 KOs). Ali was 31 years old with a record of 40-1 (31 KOs). Despite the loss, Bugner put on a good fight. This fight is the second best performance in Bugner's career.
Joe Bugner defeats James Smith
On Joe Bugner defeated American boxer James Smith via 1st round TKO. Bugner was 48 years old with a record of 67-13-1 (40 KOs). Smith was 45 years old with a record of 43-15-1 (31 KOs).
Joe Bugner defeats Greg Page
On Joe Bugner defeated American boxer Greg Page via 10 round unanimous decision. Bugner was 37 years old with a record of 60-11-1 (36 KOs). Page was 28 years old with a record of 27-6 (20 KOs).
Joe Bugner defeats Chuck Wepner
On Joe Bugner defeated American boxer Chuck Wepner via 3rd round TKO. Bugner was 20 years old with a record of 27-2 (19 KOs). Wepner was 31 years old with a record of 21-6-2 (7 KOs).
Joe Bugner defeats Henry Cooper
On Joe Bugner defeated English boxer Henry Cooper via 15 round PTS. Bugner was 21 years old with a record of 32-2-1 (20 KOs). Cooper was 36 years old with a record of 40-13-1 (27 KOs).
Joe Bugner defeats James Tillis
On Joe Bugner defeated American boxer James Tillis via 10 round PTS. Bugner was 36 years old with a record of 58-11-1 (36 KOs). Tillis was 29 years old with a record of 33-9 (25 KOs).
Joe Bugner loses to Joe Frazier
On Joe Bugner lost to American boxer Joe Frazier via 12 round PTS. Bugner was 23 years old with a record of 43-6-1 (27 KOs). Frazier was 29 years old with a record of 29-1 (25 KOs). Despite the loss, Bugner put on a good fight.
Joe Bugner defeats Jimmy Ellis
On Joe Bugner defeated American boxer Jimmy Ellis via 10 round PTS. Bugner was 24 years old with a record of 49-6-1 (29 KOs). Ellis was 34 years old with a record of 39-10-1 (23 KOs).
Joe Bugner loses to Marvis Frazier
On Joe Bugner lost to American boxer Marvis Frazier via 10 round unanimous decision. Bugner was 33 years old with a record of 56-10-1 (36 KOs). Frazier was 22 years old with an undefeated record of 9-0 (6 KOs). Despite the loss, Bugner put on a good fight.