Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Boxer Joe Bugner, Who Fought Ali, Dies at 75
Joe Bugner, a boxer who fought against Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, has passed away.
Born in Hungary in 1950, he moved to Britain and eventually became a heavyweight boxer.
He was a champion, holding British, European, and Commonwealth titles.
His career began in 1967 and ended in 1999, with 69 wins out of 83 fights.
He retired twice, once in 1987 and finally in 1999.
After boxing, he moved to Australia and was diagnosed with dementia.
Joe Bugner, a boxer who fought Ali and Frazier, has died at 75.
Bugner was a European, British, and Commonwealth heavyweight champion.
He fought Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier during his career.
Bugner had a professional record of 69 wins and 13 losses.
Bugner retired twice, once in 1987, and again in 1999.
- Who
- Joe Bugner, a boxer.
- What
- Died at age 75.
- When
- Reported on Monday.
- Where
- Brisbane, Australia.
- Why
- Diagnosed with dementia in his last years
- Full Name
- József Bugner
- Age at Death
- 75
- Cause of Death
- Passed away
- Nationality
- Hungarian-born, Australian resident
- Notable Titles
- British, European, and Commonwealth heavyweight champion
- Fought
- Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier
- Years Active
- 1967-1999
- Record
- 69 wins (41 by knockout) in 83 bouts
