Oscar Bonavena

Professional Boxer, Boxer

1942 – 1976

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Who was Oscar Bonavena?

Oscar Natalio "Ringo" Bonavena was a heavyweight professional boxer with a career record of 58 wins, 9 losses and 1 draw. A rugged, wild-swinging puncher, he was nicknamed "Ringo" because of his Beatles haircut, and enjoyed professional success in both Argentina and the United States. He is most famous for giving both Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali tough battles.

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Born
Sep 25, 1942
Buenos Aires
Also known as
  • Oscar Natalio Bonavena
  • Ringo
  • Bonavena
  • Ringo Bonavena
Nationality
  • Argentina
Profession
Lived in
  • Buenos Aires
Died
May 22, 1976
Virginia City
Resting place
La Chacarita Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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