Oscar Bonavena ""Ringo""
Professional Record
Fighter Information
- Birthplace
- Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
- Residence
- Reno, Nevada, USA
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Gender
- M
- Height
- 179
- Reach
- 185
- Stance
- orthodox
- 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
| Fight | Venue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Feb 1976 | Win | N/A | |
| 67 | Nov 1975 | Win | N/A | |
| 66 | Nov 1974 | Win | N/A | |
| 65 | Oct 1974 | Win | N/A | |
| 64 | Sep 1974 | Win | N/A | |
| 63 | Jul 1974 | Win | N/A | |
| 62 | May 1974 | Win | N/A | |
| 61 | Mar 1974 | Loss | N/A | |
| 60 | Nov 1973 | Win | N/A | |
| 59 | Aug 1973 | Win | N/A | |
| 58 | Aug 1973 | Win | N/A | |
| 57 | Jul 1973 | Win | N/A | |
| 56 | Feb 1972 | Loss | N/A | |
| 55 | Oct 1971 | Win | N/A | |
| 54 | Dec 1970 | Loss | N/A | |
| 53 | Oct 1970 | Win | N/A | |
| 52 | Jul 1970 | Win | N/A | |
| 51 | May 1970 | Win | N/A | |
| 50 | Apr 1970 | Win | N/A | |
| 49 | Mar 1970 | Win | N/A | |
| 48 | Jan 1970 | Loss | N/A | |
| 47 | Dec 1969 | Win | N/A | |
| 46 | Aug 1969 | Draw | N/A | |
| 45 | Jun 1969 | Win | N/A | |
| 44 | Mar 1969 | Win | N/A | |
| 43 | Dec 1968 | Loss | N/A | |
| 42 | Nov 1968 | Win | N/A | |
| 41 | Sep 1968 | Win | N/A | |
| 40 | Jul 1968 | Win | N/A | |
| 39 | Jun 1968 | Win | N/A | |
| 38 | Apr 1968 | Win | N/A | |
| 37 | Mar 1968 | Win | N/A | |
| 36 | Feb 1968 | Win | N/A | |
| 35 | Dec 1967 | Loss | N/A | |
| 34 | Sep 1967 | Win | N/A | |
| 33 | Aug 1967 | Win | N/A | |
| 32 | Jul 1967 | Win | N/A | |
| 31 | Jun 1967 | Win | N/A | |
| 30 | Apr 1967 | Win | N/A | |
| 29 | Jan 1967 | Win | N/A | |
| 28 | Dec 1966 | Win | N/A | |
| 27 | Nov 1966 | Win | N/A | |
| 26 | Oct 1966 | Win | N/A | |
| 25 | Oct 1966 | Win | N/A | |
| 24 | Sep 1966 | Loss | N/A | |
| 23 | Jun 1966 | Win | N/A | |
| 22 | Apr 1966 | Win | N/A | |
| 21 | Mar 1966 | Loss | N/A | |
| 20 | Feb 1966 | Win | N/A | |
| 19 | Nov 1965 | Win | N/A | |
| 18 | Oct 1965 | Win | N/A | |
| 17 | Oct 1965 | Win | N/A | |
| 16 | Sep 1965 | Win | N/A | |
| 15 | Aug 1965 | Win | N/A | |
| 14 | Jul 1965 | Win | N/A | |
| 13 | Jun 1965 | Win | N/A | |
| 12 | May 1965 | Win | N/A | |
| 11 | Apr 1965 | Win | N/A | |
| 10 | Apr 1965 | Win | N/A | |
| 9 | Feb 1965 | Loss | N/A | |
| 8 | Dec 1964 | Win | N/A | |
| 7 | Nov 1964 | Win | N/A | |
| 6 | Aug 1964 | Win | N/A | |
| 5 | May 1964 | Win | N/A | |
| 4 | May 1964 | Win | N/A | |
| 3 | Mar 1964 | Win | N/A | |
| 2 | Feb 1964 | Win | N/A | |
| 1 | Jan 1964 | Win | N/A |