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Australian boxing great Tony Mundine dies aged 75
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Australian boxing great Tony Mundine dies aged 75

Australian boxing legend Tony Mundine has passed away at the age of 75 following a heart attack. Born in Baryulgil, near Grafton in northern New South Wales, Mundine was notable for being the first Australian to compete in four different weight classes. He challenged for the world middleweight title against Argentina’s Carlos Monzon in 1974. Throughout his career, Mundine achieved 80 victories, including 64 by knockout, alongside 15 losses and one draw. His legacy extends through his family, particularly his son Anthony Mundine, a former world champion in boxing and rugby league, who paid tribute to his late father on social media. Anthony expressed deep grief over his loss and mentioned traveling back from Saudi Arabia for the funeral.

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Australian boxing great Tony Mundine dies aged 75

Australian boxing legend Tony Mundine has passed away at the age of 75 following a heart attack. Born in Baryulgil, near Grafton in northern New South Wales, Mundine was notable for being the first Australian to compete in four different weight classes. He challenged for the world middleweight title against Argentina’s Carlos Monzon in 1974. Throughout his career, Mundine achieved 80 victories, including 64 by knockout, alongside 15 losses and one draw. His legacy extends through his family, particularly his son Anthony Mundine, a former world champion in boxing and rugby league, who paid tribute to his late father on social media. Anthony expressed deep grief over his loss and mentioned traveling back from Saudi Arabia for the funeral.

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