Joe Bugner dead.

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Just heard the sad news that Joe has passed away in his Brisbane care home. Very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends. A really nice guy by all accounts.

    RIP Joe.
     
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  2. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    2025 really has been a bad year for boxing, so many former legends and names have died this year. 2025 for boxing has been like 2016 for celebrities.

    RIP.
     
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  3. Smoochie

    Smoochie G.R.E.B G.O.A.T Full Member

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    RIP
     
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Oh crap another link to that great era gone.
    Rip Joe, you were a true one off.
     
    Fergy, Sep 1, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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  5. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sad news.

    Rest In Peace, Joe.
     
    Man_Machine, Sep 1, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    This is sad news. Joe Bugner was known as a nice guy and an inspiration. Prayers to him and his family
     
    mr. magoo, Sep 1, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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  7. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Ah terrible. 75 is a good life but i expected him to live longer.

    RIP Joe. One of the most talented heavyweight contenders of all time. Condolences to his kids and the rest of his family.
     
    dmt, Sep 1, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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  8. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    RIP
    Good fighter, always enjoyed his bouts. Seemed to be a nice guy.
     
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  9. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Joe was one of a kind, collecting belts and nationalities across decades.

    He turned pro at 17 after a short amateur career and lost his debut but was not dissuaded, winning several fights in a row as he continued his apprenticeship.

    Was a three-time European and two-time British and Commonwealth heavyweight champ. Also added the Australian title twice while into his 40s. Finally, captured the lightly-regarded WBF crown at a ripe old age vs Bonecrusher Smith.

    Bugner was born in Hungary and left as a young refugee when the Soviets invaded. He became a naturalized British and Australian citizen over the course of his life to claim citizenship in all three countries, but spent the latter portion of his life as an Aussie, hence the nickname Aussie Joe.

    He lived a colorful life and a full one. RIP Aussie Joe, and thank you for brightening our planet and our sport.
     
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  10. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Rip another colorful character from the golden age. Sleep Easy Joe.
     
    The Long Count, Sep 1, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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  11. BoxingFanMike

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    RIP Joe.
     
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  12. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He left so much in the golden era of boxing. Hopefully he enjoyed some long decades with his loved ones.
     
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  13. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I mean no offense saying this, but I swore that Bugner had died years ago.
     
    Xplosive, Sep 1, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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  14. roeknott

    roeknott 7.12.20 Full Member

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    Rip Aussie Joe.
    Loved the interview when he was asked who he would fight next and he said anybody, I would even fight Jesus Christ, the reporter replied oh come on now Joe, you're only saying that because you know he's got bad hands!!
     
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  15. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    RIP. Good fighter who fought in an era just a little too talented.
     
    catchwtboxing, Sep 1, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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