Boxing Legend Joe Bugner Dies At 75

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September 1, 2025

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British boxing great, Joe Bugner, has died at the age of 75.

The former British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight champion passed away at his care home in Brisbane, Australia.

British Boxing Board of Control confirmed this in a statement on its website on Monday.

“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,” the Board said.

Born in Hungary, Bugner became a British citizen and later made Australia his home.

He built a career that saw him share the ring with some of the most celebrated fighters of all time.

Bugner twice faced Muhammad Ali — in Las Vegas in 1973 and again in Kuala Lumpur in 1975 for the WBA, WBC and Ring Magazine world titles.

Both times he went the distance, losing on unanimous decisions but earning admiration for lasting 15 gruelling rounds with “The Greatest.”

He also took on Joe Frazier at Earls Court in 1973, only months after his first clash with Ali, again showing his toughness in defeat.

Domestically, his defining moment came in 1971 when, at just 21, he outpointed British hero Henry Cooper to claim the British, European and Commonwealth crowns.

The victory was controversial — Cooper was a national favourite and Bugner’s cautious style divided fans — but it marked his arrival among the heavyweight elite.

Bugner went on to defend his European title against Jurgen Blin before losing his belts to Jack Bodell later that year.

He later faced big punchers such as Earnie Shavers and crossed paths with Frank Bruno, though a world title always eluded him. He retired with 69 wins (41 by knockout), 13 defeats and one draw.

He also participated in the first fight I did on ITV – a great man who will be missed. I’m sending my regards to his family. May he rest in peace.”

Fans also remembered Bugner as one of the toughest men of his era.

One wrote, “RIP Joe Bugner, boy could fight for sure. Took on Ali twice and lost on decisions. Also fought Cooper, Frazier, Shavers and Bruno. Was underrated.”

Another added, “He fought and tested the greats of the heavyweight division and has to be considered one of the best never to win a world title.”

Bugner leaves behind a legacy as one of the few men to have gone the distance with both Ali and Frazier — cementing his place among the toughest heavyweights of the 1970s.

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Man United finalise deal for teenage Colombian midfielder Orozco

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October 2, 2025

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Manchester United have finalised a deal to sign 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF.

The agreement, confirmed by renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Thursday, will see the young talent join the Red Devils in the summer of 2026 upon turning 18.

According to Romano, all contracts have been approved by United’s lawyers, and the deal was coordinated by lead scout Gerardo Guzmán Antonaccio.

He said on X, “Manchester United have now sealed and signed a deal to bring in 17-year-old Colombian talent Cristian Orozco.

“$1m transfer fee from Fortaleza in a deal valid from summer 2026. #MUFC lawyers approved all the contracts, deal coordinated by lead scout Antonaccio.”

Orozco is a defensive midfielder and captain of Colombia’s Under-17 national team, who has been hailed as a promising talent with strong intensity and potential.

He led his country to the final of the Under-17 South American Championships last year, showcasing his leadership and skills in youth international competitions.

The teenager has made appearances in Colombia’s domestic league with Fortaleza CEIF.

Orozco joins a growing list of young talents at Old Trafford, including recent additions like Sekou Kone and Chido Obi-Martin.

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Victor Osimhen breaks record, becomes Nigeria’s top Champions League goal scorer

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1 day ago

October 1, 2025

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Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has become the first Nigerian to score 10 goals in the UEFA Champions League (UCL).

The 26-year-old striker reached the milestone after scoring the lone goal in Galatasaray’s 1-0 win over Liverpool at the RAMS Park on Tuesday night, September 30.

Osimhen converted a penalty kick with Alisson Becker diving the wrong way after Dominic Sobozlai had smacked Barış Alper Yılmaz in the face to concede the penalty.

The goal took Osimhen ahead of Obafemi Martins to become the highest scoring Nigerian in the UCL, excluding qualification matches.

He also became the first Nigerian to score for three different clubs in the UCL. He had earlier scored for Lille and Napoli in the competition.

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Olapade, Okoko shine at Lakowe Golf Classic

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October 1, 2025

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Nigerian golf ace Sunday Olapade won the professional round of the 2025 Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic with a 10-under par score in 54 holes, as the event came to an end on Sunday.

Youngster Godwin Okoko, also made the winner’s list with a third-place finish in the professional round while also leading his amateur team members to be crowned the Team event winners. The members included Ikechukwu Boniface, David Maji, and Frances Omaruaye.

The 2025 event paraded some of the best professional players from West Africa, including Emos Korblah and Barry Yaw from Ghana, Oche Odoh, Kamalu Bako, Gift Willy, Godwin Okoko, Michael Ubi, and Francis Epe.

Olapade’s rounds were 69, 65, and 72 for the three days to beat Korblah with a five-stroke margin and pocket the N5m purse and an additional ARM champion bonus of N2.5m, totaling N7.5m for his victory.

Golf Manager of Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estate, Femi Olagbenro, said Olapade had a brilliant spell at the event and came close to breaking the course’s 54-hole record held by Vincent Torgah.

“I believe every player showing up at Lakowe Lakes Golf Club puts in an extra effort to match the pedigree of the course and the tough field that is always on parade at each Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic event.

“This is a very satisfying win, given the effort I have put into my game in the past few months. I have just come back from a training round in Kenya. It’s been a very challenging routine, which is why this is satisfying. I want to thank everyone who has supported me this while, and believe in me.

In the team event, Kingsley Oparaku led the team of Roland Alexander, Terry Paul, and Abe Ayodeji to the runner-up position.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Chairman of Lakowe Lakes Golf Estate Deji Alli said that the game of golf has impacted his person and outlook of business for the Lakowe Lakes project, despite the challenges of running a world-class facility like Lakowe Lakes Golf Club.

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