Joe Bugner
British-born Australian boxer and actor (1950–2025)
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- Born
- 13 March 1950, Szőreg
- Died
- 1 September 2025, Brisbane
- Citizenship
- Hungary, Australia, United Kingdom
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- heavyweight
- Occupation
- actor, boxer, film actor
- Height
- 193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
- Weight
- 99 kg (218 lb)
József Kreul Bugner (13 March 1950 – 1 September 2025) was a Hungarian-born British–Australian professional boxer, who competed in the heavyweight division, and actor. He held triple nationality, originally being a citizen of Hungary and becoming a naturalised citizen of both the United Kingdom and Australia.
He unsuccessfully challenged Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight championship in 1975, losing by a unanimous decision. As an actor, he was often known for his villainous roles in films starring Bud Spencer and for his role in the 1994 action film Street Fighter alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia.
Films
| Film | Year | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Street Fighter | 1994 | cast |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q851589 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.