Bugner legend, he was British European and commonwealth champions and he had a 83 fights and only 13 losses 1 draw he was australian champions and had version of a world title at the age of 48
The commentators were harsh only because theyd built up joe only to be let down and knew he blew hot and cold. But aussie joe was hot in this period. The 36 year olds wins over Tillis,Bey,Page were more impressive than anything franklyn bruno had done at that stage. Typical than that bugner basically didnt try vs bruno came in with 20 lbs added flab from the bey fight months earlier
Aussie Bugners comeback was enjoyable. He felt right at home down under with Johnny Lewis and with world champion Jeff Fenech and I als thought those wins were impressive. Going into the Bruno fight Bugner had a good chance of winning but Big Frank beat him fate and square. One of the best performances of Bruno’s career 🥊. But s prime Bunger in the 1970’s and especially under Johnny Lewis Bunger beats Bruno for me .
@@kc1973able yes I'd agree sport...even that 87 fight....all bugner needed to do was land one huge right hand. Joe when he put a bit of arsehole in his work like the night winston allen wound him up or richard dunn had a devastating right hand....the tragic death of an opponent early in his career made him hold back
