{"id":874504,"date":"2026-08-31T02:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T02:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/874504\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T02:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T02:24:12","slug":"australian-boxing-icon-tony-mundine-dead-aged-75","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/874504\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian boxing icon Tony Mundine dead, aged 75"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains images and names of deceased persons.<\/p>\n

ONE of the greatest boxing icons in Australian history has died, with Tony Mundine passing away on Sunday.<\/p>\n

CODE Sports understands Mundine suffered a heart attack and was unable to be revived.<\/p>\n

The 75-year-old was the only Australian to fight across four weight divisions for titles, and is the father of former world champion Anthony Mundine.<\/p>\n

Anthony Mundine, who could not be reached directly for comment, is travelling back to Australia from the Middle East upon learning of his father\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n

He posted on social media late on Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know what to say I\u2019m broken,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cDad love you man my Allah bless your soul.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m on my way home to say goodbye one last time until we meet again.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks for doing all you did for me and supporting me in every moment showing love and strength gonna miss you Tonza there\u2019s only one Tony Mundine.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony Mundine became one of the key figures in Australian sport and the Indigenous movement through his boxing exploits, fighting for a world title in 1974.<\/p>\n

He was a constant in the corner of his son Anthony as he made the controversial move from rugby league to professional boxing, becoming a world champion and a pay-per-view star in Australia.<\/p>\n

Tony Mundine maintained an impressive fitness regime until his passing, known for doing 900 push-ups and 1000 sit-ups each day.<\/p>\n

He would also hit the heaviest leather boxing bags three days a week – bare handed.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s understood Mundine was surrounded by loved ones in hospital as he passed.<\/p>\n

The highly respected boxing figure fought for the WBA middleweight title against Argentinian Carlos Monzon in 1974, losing via seventh round stoppage.<\/p>\n

Mundine finished his sparkling career in 1984 with a professional record of 80-16-1 (64KO).<\/p>\n

Since retiring, he has overseen the career of his son Anthony and managed the Mundine Fight Gyms in Redfern.<\/p>\n

Mundine won the Australian middleweight title in 1970 with a knockout victory over Billy Choules.<\/p>\n

He then claimed the Australian heavyweight title two years later with an 11th round stoppage against Foster Bibron.<\/p>\n

His last victory came in 1982 against Dragomir Popovic, and his final bout was a points loss to Alex Sua in 1984.<\/p>\n

Mundine Snr was a familiar face at his Redfern gym until the very end. <\/p>\n

The iconic Elouera-Tony Mundine gym was first opened in 1985 in \u2018The Block\u2019 and was Anthony Mundine\u2019s training base for many years. <\/p>\n

A who\u2019s who of Sydney boxing walked up the steps of the former shoe factory to train at the gritty gym. <\/p>\n

It had a makeover in 2021, and opened its doors in 2022 with shiny new equipment. <\/p>\n

Mundine Snr never changed though. <\/p>\n

He stepped away from the day-to-day running of the gym years ago, but could still be seen there in his unofficial uniform: baseball cap, shorts and flip flops.<\/p>\n

No Limit Boxing\u2019s Matt and George Rose paid tribute to the champion boxer.<\/p>\n

\u201cUncle Tony Mundine always had an open door for everyone, he always made us feel welcome and always met you with a smile and a warm handshake, he was a legend and always gave great advice and set a great example for everyone who had sporting aspirations,\u201d they said in a statement. <\/p>\n

\u201cVery grateful for the time we had with him. He will be missed and we send our love to Choc and the whole Mundine family.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was just so warm and generous to everyone – it didn\u2019t matter who you were.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of Australia\u2019s greatest Indigenous fighters, Paul Fleming, was boarding a plane on Sunday night when he heard the news. <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m heartbroken to hear the passing of one of our greatest,\u201d Fleming told (Code Sports). <\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a once in a lifetime talent who inspired countless others. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just devastating.\u201d <\/p>\n

Originally published as Tony Mundine: Australian boxing icon and father of dual-sport star Anthony, dies aged 75<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains images and names of deceased 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