All boxersJoe Bugner
“Aussie Joe”
Boxing · Deceased69-13-1RECORD
41WINS BY KO / TKO
28WINS BY DECISION
83PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-4-0 in 4 fights.
Profile
| Full name | József Kreul Bugner |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Aussie Joe |
| Date of birth | 13 Mar 1950 |
| Died | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Nationality | British-Australian |
| Birthplace | Szőreg, Hungary |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 193 cm (6′4″) |
| Reach | 208 cm (82″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1967–1999 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 4 (1973–1987) |
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Titles and honours
- EBU European heavyweight champion
- British heavyweight champion
- Commonwealth heavyweight champion
- Australian heavyweight champion
- WBF heavyweight champion 1998
Background
Hungarian-born boxer whose family moved to Britain after 1956. A leading heavyweight of the 1970s, he lost to Muhammad Ali for the world title in 1975.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
4 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Frank Bruno | TKO | 8 | 3:00 | 24 Oct 1987 | |
| Loss | Muhammad Ali | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 1 Jul 1975 | Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Loss | Joe Frazier | Decision (points) | 12 | 2 Jul 1973 | – | |
| Loss | Muhammad Ali | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 14 Feb 1973 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Winchester, Nevada, USA |