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Joe Bugner at 75: Rumors swirl as the heavyweight’s legacy resurfaces

Joe Bugner at 75: Rumors swirl as the heavyweight’s legacy resurfaces

Reports claiming Joe Bugner has died at 75 are circulating, but no credible confirmation exists. What is certain: the Hungarian-born British-Australian heavyweight twice fought Muhammad Ali, beat Henry Cooper in a controversial 1971 decision, and held British, Commonwealth and European titles. We review his record, reputation, and why the story is still unverified.

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