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Joe Bugner

JOE BUGNER

"Aussie Joe"

HeavyweightBritishOrthodoxRetired

69

Wins

13

Losses

1

Draws

43

KOs

83.1

Win Rate

62.3

KO Rate

6'4" (193cm)

Height

80" (203cm)

Reach

13 Mar 1950

Born (Age 76)

Biography

Joe Bugner went the distance with both Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

Tale of the Tape Card

Quick Facts

Total Fights83
DivisionHeavyweight
StanceOrthodox
NationalityBritish

Win Distribution

KO/TKO43
Decision26

Career Timeline

Major Win16 Mar 1971KEY MOMENT

Controversial Win Over Henry Cooper

Won a controversial points decision over Henry Cooper to claim the British, Commonwealth, and European heavyweight titles.

vs Henry CooperWembley Arena, London
Major Win02 Jul 1973KEY MOMENT

Fought Joe Frazier

Went 12 rounds with Joe Frazier in a world title eliminator, losing on points.

vs Joe FrazierEarls Court, London
Major Win30 Jun 1975KEY MOMENT

Went 12 Rounds with Muhammad Ali

Went the full 12 rounds with Muhammad Ali in a world title challenge, losing on points.

vs Muhammad AliKuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Fight History

2 bouts on record
30 Jun 1975
Loss
vs Muhammad AliUD
Title
16 Mar 1971
Win
vs Henry CooperPTS
Title

Fight Videos

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