Joe Bugner's Height
6ft 3 (190.5 cm)
Peak height was 6ft 4 (193 cm)
Hungarian born British-Australian former Heavyweight Boxer and occasional Actor. He said in an interview on UnrealityTv.co.uk "I'm 6 foot 4 and weigh 120 kgs [265 pounds]."
5ft 8 Rob and Joe @ Collectormania 2014
I was six feet and four inches tall at that stage [1969-1970] and my gangly frame had filled out to 245 lbs.
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Average Guess (34 Votes)
Peak: 6ft 3.87in (192.7cm)
Current: 6ft 2.82in (190cm)
Peak: 6ft 3.87in (192.7cm)
Current: 6ft 2.82in (190cm)
Slamo said on 11/Dec/22
Always looked 6-4 or slightly over.
Always looked 6-4 or slightly over.
Jordan87 said on 4/Feb/22
At Westbound on Olympic ( T-1 is a great Movie !)
I usually savage people on this site when they say comments like yours, but since you are a T-1 Fan, I am not allowed. I would not say 6'4 Minimum, def not.
With Rob his Eyelevel is about 5'9.75". I can't see him being any taller than 6'2.25" Currently. Peak may have been 6'3" since he is 64 years old with Rob, lost a bit of height. But 6'4" minimum? No Way
At Westbound on Olympic ( T-1 is a great Movie !)
I usually savage people on this site when they say comments like yours, but since you are a T-1 Fan, I am not allowed. I would not say 6'4 Minimum, def not.
With Rob his Eyelevel is about 5'9.75". I can't see him being any taller than 6'2.25" Currently. Peak may have been 6'3" since he is 64 years old with Rob, lost a bit of height. But 6'4" minimum? No Way
Westbound on Olympic said on 29/Sep/21
6-4 min. Watch his peak fights
6-4 min. Watch his peak fights
Dr Decker said on 11/Jul/21
His hands are massive. 6-4 legit
His hands are massive. 6-4 legit
Covvvid1984. said on 28/Mar/21
6-4 prime definitely
6-4 prime definitely
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 26/Feb/21
There's the same difference between Rob and Joe as there is between Rob and me so I can see where I'd come up to on Joe! 😆😅😟
Peak - 6ft4; Today - 6ft3.
There's the same difference between Rob and Joe as there is between Rob and me so I can see where I'd come up to on Joe! 😆😅😟
Peak - 6ft4; Today - 6ft3.
Hotpots said on 29/Aug/20
One of the best jaws around imo. Hard fella. 6-4 legit peak
One of the best jaws around imo. Hard fella. 6-4 legit peak
OriginalAnon said on 5/Jul/20
Bugner is an easy 193cm in his prime. I have no idea how the average guess is under. He may even have been over it by a cm or so.
Bugner is an easy 193cm in his prime. I have no idea how the average guess is under. He may even have been over it by a cm or so.
Tall In The Saddle said on 29/May/20
@movieguy12
It seems the British press hasn't changed a lot. Once they target someone they don't let up.
Bugner had all the physical tools with an excellent skill set to go. Just my opinion, but I think the main drawback for Joe was that he was a relative pacifist for the boxing game. He didn't lack heart or courage but lacked the so called killer instinct, the desire to go out and truly hurt his man. Also, I believe Joe's first love was lifting weights which made him a bit muscle bound for boxing. For all that, he went far in the game and no mean effort going the distance with both Frazier (who Bugner wobbled badly) and Ali (twice). IMO, Joe was a very strong 6'4" at the least.
@movieguy12
It seems the British press hasn't changed a lot. Once they target someone they don't let up.
Bugner had all the physical tools with an excellent skill set to go. Just my opinion, but I think the main drawback for Joe was that he was a relative pacifist for the boxing game. He didn't lack heart or courage but lacked the so called killer instinct, the desire to go out and truly hurt his man. Also, I believe Joe's first love was lifting weights which made him a bit muscle bound for boxing. For all that, he went far in the game and no mean effort going the distance with both Frazier (who Bugner wobbled badly) and Ali (twice). IMO, Joe was a very strong 6'4" at the least.
movieguy12 said on 28/May/20
As a young man got treated disgracefully by British press which in those days was very influential. All because of a controversial decision win over their hero Henry Cooper. Bugner didn't decide the verdict it was the referee who was an astute judge. Was later unfairly blamed for not trying hard enough in fights against top class opposition. Bugner usually gave his all it's just his style was a boxer not a slugger.
Looked about 6'4'' I'd say but was a little shorter than 6'5'' American Chuck Wepner AKA the Real Rocky. Was bigger physically than the top ranked US heavyweights at the time like Ali, Frazier and Foreman. Probably unlucky not to win a title even if he wasn't quite as good as the great American fighters of that era.
As a young man got treated disgracefully by British press which in those days was very influential. All because of a controversial decision win over their hero Henry Cooper. Bugner didn't decide the verdict it was the referee who was an astute judge. Was later unfairly blamed for not trying hard enough in fights against top class opposition. Bugner usually gave his all it's just his style was a boxer not a slugger.
Looked about 6'4'' I'd say but was a little shorter than 6'5'' American Chuck Wepner AKA the Real Rocky. Was bigger physically than the top ranked US heavyweights at the time like Ali, Frazier and Foreman. Probably unlucky not to win a title even if he wasn't quite as good as the great American fighters of that era.
tree said on 28/May/19
Looked 193cm when he was younger with 189cm Frank Buno Click Here Click Here
Editor Rob
Looked 193cm when he was younger with 189cm Frank Buno Click Here Click Here
Editor RobIn person Bugner is definitely at least an inch or more taller than Frank, even when in his 50's.
Canson 194 said on 20/Jan/19
In the pic he looks 6’2” range. Agree with Christian. Not sure if he looked different outside of it tho. Maybe 6’2.75 tho
In the pic he looks 6’2” range. Agree with Christian. Not sure if he looked different outside of it tho. Maybe 6’2.75 tho
Christian 6'5" 3/8" said on 18/Jan/19
I'm seeing more 189-190 range than 190-191.
I'm seeing more 189-190 range than 190-191.
Sandy Cowell said on 29/Dec/18
Hey Rob! Look at the size of his HANDS!
6ft3 now, and an inch more for before!
Hey Rob! Look at the size of his HANDS!
6ft3 now, and an inch more for before!
Jim hoppa said on 2/Aug/18
Legit 6-4+ guy in prime
Legit 6-4+ guy in prime
Yht said on 28/Apr/18
He looks scrawny so I don't think he is still 265 pounds more like 200-220.And 6'2 1/2
He looks scrawny so I don't think he is still 265 pounds more like 200-220.And 6'2 1/2
tree said on 23/Nov/17
Fred84 said on 23/Sep/17
I have found the photo. What do you think? If Bugner was 191, Bud Spencer could be around 188? Click Here
But Joe was young when he had that photo with Bud
Joe Bugner peak height was 193,Bud looked 189 there.
Fred84 said on 23/Sep/17
I have found the photo. What do you think? If Bugner was 191, Bud Spencer could be around 188? Click Here
But Joe was young when he had that photo with Bud
Joe Bugner peak height was 193,Bud looked 189 there.
Fred84 said on 23/Sep/17
I have found the photo. What do you think? If Bugner was 191, Bud Spencer could be around 188? Click Here
Editor Rob
I have found the photo. What do you think? If Bugner was 191, Bud Spencer could be around 188? Click Here
Editor Rob he could be at least 4cm smaller than big Joe there.
Fred84 said on 26/Aug/17
What kind of shoes did he have that day? I ask, because if I compare you, Rob to him and then to other people, I would say he is taller than 191 - maybe 194-195 (I think so because - if you both stay upright, your head will not reach his nose - and that means there is bigger difference than 18 cm (191 Joe - 173 you)
Editor Rob
What kind of shoes did he have that day? I ask, because if I compare you, Rob to him and then to other people, I would say he is taller than 191 - maybe 194-195 (I think so because - if you both stay upright, your head will not reach his nose - and that means there is bigger difference than 18 cm (191 Joe - 173 you)
Editor Rob A running sneaker which wasn't much more than mine
Mark(5'9.25 said on 29/Mar/17
SHORYUKEN!!!!! XDDD
Joking, joking rob! In all seriousness, I think 6'4" is perfect for peak and a tad over 6'3" now.
SHORYUKEN!!!!! XDDD
Joking, joking rob! In all seriousness, I think 6'4" is perfect for peak and a tad over 6'3" now.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 10/Aug/16
I'm pretty certain he was also referred to as 6ft5 during his career
I'm pretty certain he was also referred to as 6ft5 during his career
Martin Walton said on 7/Aug/16
Joe lives just down the road from me now and I talk to him quite regularly. I am 6.0 ft exactly and Joe is at least 4 ins taller than me. Formidable looking guy still at 66, but ths nicest friendliest guy you could ever meet too.
Joe lives just down the road from me now and I talk to him quite regularly. I am 6.0 ft exactly and Joe is at least 4 ins taller than me. Formidable looking guy still at 66, but ths nicest friendliest guy you could ever meet too.
Ylyl said on 1/Jun/16
In his peak he was min 6'4
In his peak he was min 6'4
Peter 180cm said on 17/Apr/16
More chance he's 189-190 than 191,atleast what the pic suggests,imo.
More chance he's 189-190 than 191,atleast what the pic suggests,imo.
Arturo Santiago said on 24/Mar/16
He looked a few inches taller, than Muhammad Ali. Just observe the second fight between both. In my personal opinion I will say, that he is at least 6'4 .
He looked a few inches taller, than Muhammad Ali. Just observe the second fight between both. In my personal opinion I will say, that he is at least 6'4 .
Gary said on 12/Mar/16
He could be taller than what Ron has him right now, I would say 6ft3.5 is legit.
He could be taller than what Ron has him right now, I would say 6ft3.5 is legit.
Guyster said on 3/Jan/16
In the pic above Joe could still give off the appearance of somebody who looks 6"3.5, hasn't lost much height at all.
In the pic above Joe could still give off the appearance of somebody who looks 6"3.5, hasn't lost much height at all.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 14/Nov/14
"Peak height was 6ft 3¾in (192cm)"
He was described as both 6ft3½ and 6ft4 throughout his career.
"Peak height was 6ft 3¾in (192cm)"
He was described as both 6ft3½ and 6ft4 throughout his career.
Chaz said on 25/Jul/14
Big Grandma Atkinson says on 24/Jul/14
Here's the "Tale of the Tape" for Bugner vs Frank Bruno. It shows Bruno being about an inch shorter than Bugner, which seems accurate. Interesting to note that Bugner has much smaller hands.
Click Here
Look more than 1'' if anything.
Big Grandma Atkinson says on 24/Jul/14
Here's the "Tale of the Tape" for Bugner vs Frank Bruno. It shows Bruno being about an inch shorter than Bugner, which seems accurate. Interesting to note that Bugner has much smaller hands.
Click Here
Look more than 1'' if anything.
Big Grandma Atkinson said on 24/Jul/14
Here's the "Tale of the Tape" for Bugner vs Frank Bruno. It shows Bruno being about an inch shorter than Bugner, which seems accurate. Interesting to note that Bugner has much smaller hands.
Click Here
Here's the "Tale of the Tape" for Bugner vs Frank Bruno. It shows Bruno being about an inch shorter than Bugner, which seems accurate. Interesting to note that Bugner has much smaller hands.
Click Here
J-Dog said on 14/Jul/14
I am not seeing anything under 191cm in this picture. If he was standing perfectly straight I'd see nothing under 192cm. Rob what do you think? Footware?
Editor Rob
I am not seeing anything under 191cm in this picture. If he was standing perfectly straight I'd see nothing under 192cm. Rob what do you think? Footware?
Editor Rob he looked 6ft 3...of course I am dropping a little aswell by leaning into punch him :) I didn't know the brand of his sneakers, they weren't less than mine, could have been a bit more but I'm not sure exactly.
Chaz said on 9/Jul/14
Click Here at 1,27secs they give Bugner 6'3.5'' and Wepner 6'5'',but Bugner fights with more of a chin down pose.
Click Here at 1,27secs they give Bugner 6'3.5'' and Wepner 6'5'',but Bugner fights with more of a chin down pose.
Yaspaa said on 6/Jul/14
My Dad's 65 and he hasn't lost a jot. Moans more than anyone I've ever known in my life, but no drop.
My Dad's 65 and he hasn't lost a jot. Moans more than anyone I've ever known in my life, but no drop.
Chris said on 3/Jul/14
His head and hands are giant-sized. I'd have expected him to be like 6'6 or something
His head and hands are giant-sized. I'd have expected him to be like 6'6 or something
Arch Stanton said on 3/Jul/14
My dad was 66 a few days ago and he's really looking noticeably shorter than he did in his prime and his frame looking more frailer but he's still fitter than most for a guy of his age and can still run up stairs. I reckon he's lost near an inch now.
My dad was 66 a few days ago and he's really looking noticeably shorter than he did in his prime and his frame looking more frailer but he's still fitter than most for a guy of his age and can still run up stairs. I reckon he's lost near an inch now.
Arch Stanton said on 3/Jul/14
He was on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here a few years back and everybody was saying how massive he was. He really did look near 6 ft 4 on the show. Peak I think he'd have been a solid 6'4" guy. He's reaching the age now where a guy will start to show signs of height loss, although Hasselhoff seems to have kept his, Neeson and Goldblum are starting to look shorter.
He was on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here a few years back and everybody was saying how massive he was. He really did look near 6 ft 4 on the show. Peak I think he'd have been a solid 6'4" guy. He's reaching the age now where a guy will start to show signs of height loss, although Hasselhoff seems to have kept his, Neeson and Goldblum are starting to look shorter.
Chaz said on 2/Jul/14
he was allways listed at 6'3.5''in the 1970s in boxing,but was taller than Bruno,Ali,and not much shorter than Chuck Wepner,
he was allways listed at 6'3.5''in the 1970s in boxing,but was taller than Bruno,Ali,and not much shorter than Chuck Wepner,
the shredder said on 1/Jul/14
He looks like Rodney Dangerfield.
He looks like Rodney Dangerfield.
Sam said on 30/Jun/14
He has the advantage of being closer to the camera in the shot with Muhammad Ali but he does seem close to 6'4" at peak, 6'3"ish in photo with the lean into Rob's sledgehammer fist.
He has the advantage of being closer to the camera in the shot with Muhammad Ali but he does seem close to 6'4" at peak, 6'3"ish in photo with the lean into Rob's sledgehammer fist.
iyolo said on 30/Jun/14
He is also born in 1950,so around 63-64,definitely lost an inch or more (my father was 6 ft,now no more than 5.10,i'm also 6ft,he is 65 years old),and he is a boxer,maybe he's had some injuries-but he's big and bulky guy for sure.Also his body and legs are evidently quite long for his age-unlike Arnold for example-look at his height loss at 65- years of age.
He is also born in 1950,so around 63-64,definitely lost an inch or more (my father was 6 ft,now no more than 5.10,i'm also 6ft,he is 65 years old),and he is a boxer,maybe he's had some injuries-but he's big and bulky guy for sure.Also his body and legs are evidently quite long for his age-unlike Arnold for example-look at his height loss at 65- years of age.
the shredder said on 30/Jun/14
His head is leaning , 6'3
His head is leaning , 6'3
Phantom said on 30/Jun/14
Looks 189cm max here.
Looks 189cm max here.
Alex 6'0 said on 29/Jun/14
Looks more 6'2-6'2.5 in this pic.
Looks more 6'2-6'2.5 in this pic.
kyuss said on 29/Jun/14
Peak 6-3" imo
Peak 6-3" imo
Chris said on 29/Jun/14
He was 3cm taller than Bud Spencer Click Here
and 4cm taller than Muhamad Ali Click Here
193cm for his peak looks right.
He was 3cm taller than Bud Spencer Click Here
and 4cm taller than Muhamad Ali Click Here
193cm for his peak looks right.
jtm said on 29/Jun/14
maybe 6'2.5
maybe 6'2.5
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