Bob Bozic Explained

Robert Bozic (born 1950) is a former professional heavyweight boxer from Toronto, Canada, between 1970-77. His boxing record was 14-3 (7 KOS). He fought and lost to Larry Holmes in Madison Square Garden in 1973.

Bob Bozic's father, Dobrivoje Božić, was a successful Serbian engineer who fled from Communism after World War II and emigrated to Canada. In the 1960s Bob Bozic became estranged from his father and was living in Toronto, a vagrant by choice. He was introduced to prize fighting by Bertie Mignacco, a local heavy who ran a bookmaking operation behind Ciro's restaurant. In his short career he had 17 fights, but after three losses he decided to end his boxing career. He used to spar with George Chuvalo, his friend.

Bozic used to work as a bartender in New York City at Fanelli Cafe.

Professional boxing record

17 fights
14 wins3 losses
By knockout71
By decision72
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeDateLocation
17Loss14-3 Harry TerrellTKO8 Dec 1977 C.N.E Coliseum, Toronto
16Win14-2 Koroseta KidMD12 Nov 1974 Honolulu International Center, Honolulu
15Win13-2 Mel MarshallSD22 Aug 1974 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles
14Loss12-2 Larry HolmesUD10 Sep 1973 Madison Square Garden, New York
13Loss12-1 Tommy KostSD5 Jan 1973 Madison Square Garden, New York
12Win12-0 G. G. MaldonadoDQ20 Sep 1972 Madison Square Garden, New York
11Win11-0 Brian O'MeliaUD29 Oct 1971 Madison Square Garden, New York
10Win10-0 Kenny SheaKO19 Aug 1971 C.N.E Coliseum, Toronto
9Win9-0 John WilliamsKO15 July 1971 Toronto
8Win8-0 Len CoutureKO15 Oct 1970 Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
7Win7-0 Kenny BakerKO20 Aug 1970 C.N.E Coliseum, Toronto
6Win6-0 Brian O'MeliaUD4 Aug 1970 Madison Square Garden, New York
5Win5-0 Walt DolderPTS8 Jun 1970 York Centre Ballroom, Toronto
4Win4-0 Walt DolderPTS4 May 1970 Toronto
3Win3-0 Yvon SavageKO7 Apr 1970 Toronto
2Win2-0 Jim HallKO27 Feb 1970 Toronto
1Win1-0 Al HugleyTKO27 Jan 1970 Royal York Hotel, Toronto
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: BoxRec: Bob Bozic. boxrec.com. 2019-08-05.