An enigma who had the physical attributes to be a World Champion, but, mentally, you wondered if he was made fox boxing. Never embarrassed in a big fight, but, from memory, never threatened to win one either.
RIP
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An enigma who had the physical attributes to be a World Champion, but, mentally, you wondered if he was made fox boxing. Never embarrassed in a big fight, but, from memory, never threatened to win one either.
RIP
Didn’t he take the British Title from Henry Cooper? Very controversial points decision, Cooper was very upset over it, it sort of overshadowed Bugner’s subsequent career.
I remember my mum being upset about that. I had no idea she was a boxing fan before that.Quote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
He was a big tease, looked the part but came up short every time he had a big fight. Henry Cooper notwithstanding.
Ramsey scored last night. …..the curse continues. RIP
Cooper retired after that fight, and the country, in general, never forgave BugnerQuote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
He wasn't YTHAT bad.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/a...s/cjw6jjqljeeoQuote:
Bugner twice held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles and was a three-time European heavyweight champion.
He faced Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in back-to-back bouts in 1973, before facing Ali again - for the world title - in 1975.
So it wasn't just my mum then.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobh
Tbh i thought he had gone for a long time. RIP