Joe Bugner, 75, British Boxing Champ Who Slugged It Out With Ali, Dies NYT | Top Stories 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.
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