Former heavyweight champion Bugner dies aged 75

Former British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Joe Bugner has died aged 75.

Bugner twice shared the ring with Muhammad Ali, losing both fights on points, and traded punches with some of the biggest names in his heavyweight era.

Earlier in his career, he defeated Henry Cooper on points to become British, European and Commonwealth champion in 1971.

Bugner's death was confirmed in a statement from The British Boxing Board of Control, which read: "It is with great sadness that the former British, European, Commonwealth heavyweight champion and world championship contender Joe Bugner has passed away at his care home in Brisbane, Australia.

"The British Boxing Board of Control passes on its condolences to Joe's family."

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