Regis collapsed after the bout and later from a brain injury. Bugner was disappointing in this match fighting from a mostly defensive stance while losing a one sided decision. He made a comeback in 1995 and won the Australian Heavyweight Title. In the tenth round Frazier dropped Joe with a left hook, but Bugner arose and hurt the former champ near the end of the round. Joe Bugner is rarely mentioned when talk turns to the heavyweights of the 1970s, but he should not be forgotten.
He became the oldest boxer to hold a world belt, the WBF at 48 years and 110 days. In 1986 he moved to Australia where he continued fighting as well as acting in movies. József Kreul Bugner: born: 1950-03-13: nationality: United Kingdom: debut: 1967-12-20 division: heavy stance: orthodox: height: 6′ 4″ / 193cm: reach. Joe defended the European title against Jurgen Blin but lost all his titles in his next bout against Jack Bodell. There was talk of him fighting Mike Tyson, but in 1987 after being stopped by Frank Bruno he retired. Bugner won by the closest of decisions that was booed by the crowd, but sportswriters were mixed on who they believed the victor was. ", When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Taking the two former champs in the space of a few months was a truly remarkable feat, but one that is largely forgotten. By Bobby Franklin Eugene Criqui was born in the […], Mike Silver Scores a Knockout  With The Night The […], By Mike Silver Dr. Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure, the […], By Bobby Franklin Today, I was in downtown Boston for […], The Summer lives on for Ogunquit Playhouse, as we […], Book Review: “The Night The Referee Hit Back”. The former I'm a Celeb star emigrated to Australia in 1986 with wife Marlene and has made the most of the weather. In his very next fight less than five months later he took on former champ Joe Frazier in England. Joe Bugner was born in Hungary in 1950. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com. At school Joe excelled at sports and eventually gravitated to boxing, and after a brief amateur career he turned pro at the early age of 17. Joe Bugner was born in Hungary in 1950. That first loss did not discourage the young Bugner and he came back to win 18 straight, 13 by knockout. Muhammad Ali fights Joe Bugner on February 14, 1973 in Las Vegas, Joe went toe to toe twice with Muhammah Ali, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers, Latest Mesut Ozil decision sees Arsenal save significant amounts of money, Mesut Ozil is the Gunners' best-paid player earning £350,000-a-week as a basic salary. He would close out the year with wins over Giuseppe Ros and the hard punching Mac Foster. He also left going down in history as the only man to fight Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali in back to back fights. He continued fighting but at a much less hectic schedule. He got off to a poor start losing his first bout by a TKO in the third round. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and Moose Lodge #199. Here's how to watch England vs Denmark, Diego Simeone's Thomas Partey comments show Arsenal have bought more than they realised, Arsenal's new signing is setting his sights on the Premier League title after completing a deadline day move from Atletico Madrid, Thomas Partey explains why his surname will not be on the back of his Arsenal shirt, Partey has always worn Thomas on the back of his kit, and did so at Atletico Madrid before his £52million switch to Arsenal. Has Unique Accomplishment. Jeff was born September 11, 1957 in Fostoria, to Martin Bugner and Gail (Baker) McKelvey, who preceded him in death. When Elvis responded by saying ”You’re no champion” Bugner told the King to ”Stuff it” and walked out. In addition to his wife, Jeff is survived by his children, Amy (John) Sharninghouse, Shane (Sydney Albert) Bugner and Johnathon (Leann) Unverferth; grandchildren,Kimberly (Dustin Weaver) Sharninghouse, Kaylee (Deryk Sammet) Sharninghouse, Kassidi Sharninghouse, Jordyn Mankin, Elijah Unverferth and Thatcher Unverferth; great-grandchildren, Elliot Sammet, Atticus Mewhorter and Alister Mewhorter and his siblings, Linda (Bobby) Crace, Joe (Aida) Bugner, Ron Bugner, Tina Bugner, Debbie (Kenny) Brooks, Tonya Bugner, Mark McKelvey, Gina (Brad) Bloomfield and Karen (Arnie) Scherger. Joe Bugner left the ring with his head held high last night. Our. Jeffrey W. “Jeff” Bugner, 62 of Rawson, passed away July 4, 2020, at Bluffton Hospital. He ended his career with a very respectable record of 69 wins (41 by knockout), 13 losses, and 1 draw. He began the year with a victory over Rudi Lubbers and then traveled to Las Vegas to take on Ali. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Mathias Bugner to pay them a last tribute.

Kick-off time, TV and live stream details, After their 2-1 win over Belgium on Sunday, Gareth Southgate's side return to Nations League action on Wednesday night. There will be a Celebration of Life at the American Legion Post #3, 120 W. Front St., Findlay, OH 45840, immediately following the service. In 1956 during the Soviet invasion of the country his family fled to Great Britain where they settled. Boxing legend Joe Bugner has spoken of his battle with skin cancer. Jeff enjoyed bowling, racing, fishing and sports, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Bengals. Again, undaunted, Bugner would go undefeated in his next 14 fights earning himself a shot against Henry Cooper for the British Empire and European Heavyweight Titles. An autopsy ruled the death was from a preexisting medical condition, but the memory of that tragedy buried in his subconscious, would cause him to hold back in fights. In 1956 during the Soviet invasion of the country his family fled to Great Britain where they settled. You can unsubscribe at any time. In many of his fights from this point on he did not appear to have the drive to again earn a title shot. After the loss to Bodell, Joe came back winning ten of his next eleven fights while also regaining the European Title. He was 37 years old at time. Ogunquit Playhouse Re-Opens with an Exclusive Open Air Playhouse Patio Cabaret Series, Welcoming Back Ten of Broadway’s Finest Voices.

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He was only stopped on four occasions. You may also light a candle in honor of William Mathias Bugner. You may remember this bout as the one where Ali wore a robe into the ring that was given to him by Elvis Presley emblazoned in jewels with the words People’s Champ.

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Mathias Bugner in Wichita, Kansas, who passed away on October 3, 2020 at the age of 86. Coupled with the fact he was not a native born Brit he would not receive the adulation he should have gotten.

His next loss was to the more experienced American Dick Hall who won a decision over 19 year old Joe. He was a family man; he always enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Being the man who dethroned “Our ‘Enry” would prove a curse to him. He could put together combinations when he wanted to. Amazingly, Joe was not done fighting in 1973. Jeff attended Findlay High School and was a self-employed jack of all trades. Joe Bugner Former British Heavyweight Champ Has Unique Accomplishment. The pennies were piled up by customers in aid of the National Kidney Research Fund. At school Joe excelled at sports and eventually gravitated to boxing, and after a brief amateur career he turned pro at the early age of 17. That year would prove to be a pretty amazing one for Bugner and it is what made him unique. The Brit former heavyweight champ, 68, discovered he was ravaged with tumours around eighteen months ago, it has emerged. An awesome evening for Joe Bugner, left, who expresses affection for Henry … (Open Window). © 2016 Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services | All Rights Reserved  |  Website Design by Anne Decker Marketing. Unfortunately for Joe, it was not only the controversy over the scoring but the fact he had ended the career of the beloved Henry Cooper that caused the public to turn on him. Joe, born in Hungary, caused a major upset by beating Henry Cooper at Wembley in 1971. Bugner was only 21 when he defeated Cooper and by that time he had already beaten such known heavyweights as Jack O’Halloran, George Johnson, Chuck Wepner, Brian London, and Eduardo Corletti. He would continue winning bouts and earn a rematch with Ali who had by now regained the heavyweight crown. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. On December 17, 1988 he married Cathlene “Cathy” (Settlemire) Bugner, who survives him in Rawson. Former British Heavyweight Champ 82″ / 208cm: residence : St Ives, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom: birth place: Szoreg, Hungary Pro Boxing Career 83 bouts. Jeff attended Findlay High School and was a self-employed jack of all trades. Fortunately, Joe said he was given the all-clear in February and is feeling much better. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Logan Sammet and his step-mother, Lois Bugner. This performance further fueled the anti Bugner sentiment in England where it seemed he just could not get any respect from the fans.