Joe Bugner, 75, British Boxing Champ Who Slugged It Out With Ali, Dies NYT | Top Stories By: Jeré Longman 2 September 2025 at 11:40 A European titleholder as well, he twice went the distance with Ali and once with Joe Frazier, losing those bouts but gaining respect. © Associated PressJoe Bugner absorbed a punch from Muhammad Ali during their 12-round heavyweight fight in Las Vegas in 1973. Bugner remained on his feet while losing a unanimous decision.
At China’s Humanoid Robot Games, Athletes Fell Down a Lot NYT | China By: Yan Zhuang 19 August 2025 at 09:52 The Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing — featuring running, kickboxing and soccer — highlighted advancements in robotics. Limitations, too.