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Oscar Natalio "Ringo" Bonavena (September 25, 1942 – May 22, 1976) was an Argentine heavyweight professional boxer with a career record of 58 wins, 9 losses and 1 draw.
May 22, 2018 · Oscar Bonavena was shot dead in front of Mustang Ranch brothel in 1976 by Willard Ross Brymer, who claimed it was a case of "bad blood". The murder sparked conspiracy rumors that Conforte had Bonavena killed for sleeping with his wife, Sally Conforte, also Bonavena's manager.
Sep 13, 2021 · Patrick Connor's book Shot at a Brothel explores the mysterious and turbulent career of Oscar Bonavena, a heavyweight contender who was killed in 1976. The book reveals how Bonavena's fights, affairs, and double-crosses led to his fatal encounter with Mustang Ranch owner Joe Conforte.
Bonavena knocked down three times in the 15th, forcing an automatic stoppage. Scoring at the time of the stoppage: 12-2, 10-3-1, 8-5-1 all for Ali.
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A look back at the life and boxing career of Oscar 'Ringo' Bonavena. Bonavena gave both Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali tough fights, knocking down Frazier twice in their first bout. But the...
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Learn about Oscar Bonavena, a legendary Argentine heavyweight boxer who fought Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. Watch his documentary and see his career record, photos and videos.
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“A then little-known Argentine heavyweight boxer, Oscar Bonavena, was knocked down in the first round by American Lee Carr. Rising to his feet and spitting out his mouthpiece, the frustrated Bonavena promptly sank his teeth into Carr’s forearm, and was disqualified.”
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