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- Joe Bugner, a Hungarian-born British-Australian boxing legend, died at 75 in Brisbane on September 1, 2025.
- He fought Muhammad Ali twice, losing both matches, and faced notable opponents like Joe Frazier and Henry Cooper.
- Bugner's family fled Hungary during the 1956 uprising, and he began boxing at 17 in the UK.
- He held multiple titles, including British, Commonwealth, and European heavyweight championships, with a record of 69 wins, 41 by knockout.
- Tributes from the boxing community praised his toughness and contributions, with promoter Frank Warren calling him a "great man."
