All boxersOscar Bonavena
“Ringo”
Boxing · Deceased58-9-1RECORD
44WINS BY KO / TKO
14WINS BY DECISION
68PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-4-0 in 4 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Oscar Natalio Bonavena |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Ringo |
| Date of birth | 25 Sep 1942 |
| Died | 22 May 1976 |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Birthplace | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 179 cm (5′10″) |
| Reach | 185 cm (73″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1964–1976 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 4 (1966–1972) |
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Titles and honours
- Argentine heavyweight champion 1965
Background
Argentine heavyweight who fought Joe Frazier twice and Muhammad Ali. He was shot dead outside the Mustang Ranch brothel in Nevada in 1976.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
4 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Floyd Patterson | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 11 Feb 1972 | New York City, New York, USA | |
| Loss | Muhammad Ali | TKO | 15 | 2:03 | 7 Dec 1970 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA |
| Loss | Joe Frazier | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 10 Dec 1968 | – | |
| Loss | Joe Frazier | Decision (split) | 10 | 21 Sep 1966 | – |