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Australian Boxing Legend Tony Mundine Dead at 75
30 Aug
Summary
- Indigenous Australian boxing great Tony Mundine has died at 75.
- He was the first Australian to compete in four weight divisions.
- Mundine recorded 80 wins, with 64 by knockout, in his career.
Indigenous Australian boxing legend Tony Mundine has died at the age of 75. The celebrated athlete, who was the father of former professional boxer Anthony Mundine, reportedly passed away on Sunday due to a heart attack.
Mundine was a trailblazer in Australian boxing history, achieving the distinction of being the first Australian fighter to compete in four separate weight divisions. He once challenged for the world middleweight title against Carlos Monzon in 1974.
Throughout his professional career, Tony Mundine's record showed 80 wins, with a remarkable 64 of those victories coming by knockout. He also had 15 losses and one draw to his name.
His son, Anthony Mundine, who followed in his father's footsteps to become a world champion boxer, posted an emotional tribute on social media. Anthony expressed his deep sorrow and grief over his father's passing, indicating he was returning home for the funeral.
