LONDON, Sept. 2 -- Former British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Joe Bugner has died aged 75.

Bugner, who shared the ring with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier during a storied career, passed away at a care home in Brisbane, Australia, the British Boxing Board of Control confirmed.

The Daily Mail earlier reported his death.

The Hungarian-born fighter, who grew up in Britain and later settled in Australia, went the distance with Ali twice - losing on points in London in 1973 and in a 15-round rematch in Kuala Lumpur two years later for the WBC title.

He also dropped a decision to Frazier in 1973 at Earls Court.

Bugner first announced himself in 1971 with a points victory over Henry Cooper that earned him the British, Euro...