Former heavyweight boxing champion. Joe Frazier seems to be having difficulty finding sparring tough enough to stand the pace of the London training. He is in . 02/07/1973 Fight #31 Joe Frazier Vs Joe Bugner. Joe Frazier vs Joe Bugner (Highlights) [1973-07-02] Title: Joe Frazier vs Joe Bugner (Highlights) Year: 1973-07-02 Language: English. Bloody fight! Joe Frazier Beats Joe Bugner This Day in Boxing July 2, 1973.