Oscar Bonavena

Oscar Bonavena

""Ringo""

HeavyweightArgentinaRetired

Professional Record

58
Wins
9
Losses
1
Draws
75.9%
KO Rate

Fighter Information

Birthplace
Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
Residence
Reno, Nevada, USA
Nationality
Argentina
Gender
M
Height
179
Reach
185
Stance
orthodox
Professional Career
Debut
1/3/1964
Total Fights
68
Total Rounds
418
Win Rate
85.3%
KO Rate
75.9%
Losses by KO
1

About

Oscar Bonavena, also known as "Ringo" in the boxing world, was born on September 25, 1942. Standing at a height of 179cm with a reach of 185cm, Bonavena proved to be a formidable opponent in the heavyweight weight class. With a weight of 98.43kg, Bonavena possessed the strength and power necessary to compete at the highest level of boxing.

Bonavena's orthodox stance in the ring allowed him to utilize a variety of techniques and strategies to gain an advantage over his opponents. He was known for his aggressive style, constantly pushing forward and throwing powerful punches. His relentless attacks kept his opponents on their toes, never giving them a moment of respite.

Throughout his career, Bonavena faced off against some of the biggest names in the boxing world. He shared the ring with legends such as Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, proving that he was not afraid to step into the ring with the best of the best. His fights against Ali and Frazier showcased his determination and resilience as he went toe-to-toe with these formidable opponents.

One of Bonavena's most memorable fights came against Joe Frazier in 1968. Going into the bout, Frazier was considered the heavy favorite, having recently won the world heavyweight title. However, Bonavena refused to be intimidated and put up a valiant effort against Frazier. The fight went the distance, with Frazier narrowly edging out a victory by split decision. Bonavena's performance in that fight solidified his place among the elite heavyweights of his era.

In addition to his boxing skills, Bonavena was also known for his colorful personality and flamboyant style. He often entertained fans and media with his witty remarks and playful demeanor. His larger-than-life persona made him a fan favorite, and he became a charismatic figure in the sport.

Tragically, Bonavena's life was cut short at the age of 33. In 1976, he was involved in a fatal shooting outside a brothel in Reno, Nevada. His untimely death shocked the boxing world, as a promising career was abruptly ended.

Despite the tragic end to his life, Oscar Bonavena's legacy in the boxing world lives on. His aggressive style, determination, and memorable fights against top opponents have cemented his place in boxing history. He may have been known as "Ringo," but there was nothing ordinary about Bonavena's boxing career. He was a true warrior in the ring, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Fights

FightVenue
68Feb 1976
Win
N/A
67Nov 1975
Win
N/A
66Nov 1974
Win
N/A
65Oct 1974
Win
N/A
64Sep 1974
Win
N/A
63Jul 1974
Win
N/A
62May 1974
Win
N/A
61Mar 1974
Loss
N/A
60Nov 1973
Win
N/A
59Aug 1973
Win
N/A
58Aug 1973
Win
N/A
57Jul 1973
Win
N/A
56Feb 1972
Loss
N/A
55Oct 1971
Win
N/A
54Dec 1970
Loss
N/A
53Oct 1970
Win
N/A
52Jul 1970
Win
N/A
51May 1970
Win
N/A
50Apr 1970
Win
N/A
49Mar 1970
Win
N/A
48Jan 1970
Loss
N/A
47Dec 1969
Win
N/A
46Aug 1969
Draw
N/A
45Jun 1969
Win
N/A
44Mar 1969
Win
N/A
43Dec 1968
Loss
N/A
42Nov 1968
Win
N/A
41Sep 1968
Win
N/A
40Jul 1968
Win
N/A
39Jun 1968
Win
N/A
38Apr 1968
Win
N/A
37Mar 1968
Win
N/A
36Feb 1968
Win
N/A
35Dec 1967
Loss
N/A
34Sep 1967
Win
N/A
33Aug 1967
Win
N/A
32Jul 1967
Win
N/A
31Jun 1967
Win
N/A
30Apr 1967
Win
N/A
29Jan 1967
Win
N/A
28Dec 1966
Win
N/A
27Nov 1966
Win
N/A
26Oct 1966
Win
N/A
25Oct 1966
Win
N/A
24Sep 1966
Loss
N/A
23Jun 1966
Win
N/A
22Apr 1966
Win
N/A
21Mar 1966
Loss
N/A
20Feb 1966
Win
N/A
19Nov 1965
Win
N/A
18Oct 1965
Win
N/A
17Oct 1965
Win
N/A
16Sep 1965
Win
N/A
15Aug 1965
Win
N/A
14Jul 1965
Win
N/A
13Jun 1965
Win
N/A
12May 1965
Win
N/A
11Apr 1965
Win
N/A
10Apr 1965
Win
N/A
9Feb 1965
Loss
N/A
8Dec 1964
Win
N/A
7Nov 1964
Win
N/A
6Aug 1964
Win
N/A
5May 1964
Win
N/A
4May 1964
Win
N/A
3Mar 1964
Win
N/A
2Feb 1964
Win
N/A
1Jan 1964
Win
N/A