Bob Bozic

Robert Bozic (born 1950) was a professional heavyweight boxer from Toronto, Canada, between 1970-77. His boxing record was 24-2 (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
Professional record summary
17 fights 14 wins 3 losses
By knockout 7 1
By decision 7 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Date Location
17 Loss 14-3 Harry Terrell TKO 8 Dec 1977 C.N.E Coliseum, Toronto
16 Win 14-2 Koroseta Kid MD 12 Nov 1974 Honolulu International Center, Honolulu
15 Win 13-2 Mel Marshall SD 22 Aug 1974 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles
14 Loss 12-2 Larry Holmes UD 10 Sep 1973 Madison Square Garden, New York
13 Loss 12-1 Tommy Kost SD 5 Jan 1973 Madison Square Garden, New York
12 Win 12-0 G. G. Maldonado DQ 20 Sep 1972 Madison Square Garden, New York
11 Win 11-0 Brian O'Melia UD 29 Oct 1971 Madison Square Garden, New York
10 Win 10-0 Kenny Shea KO 19 Aug 1971 C.N.E Coliseum, Toronto
9 Win 9-0 John Williams KO 15 July 1971 Toronto
8 Win 8-0 Len Couture KO 15 Oct 1970 Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
7 Win 7-0 Kenny Baker KO 20 Aug 1970 C.N.E Coliseum, Toronto
6 Win 6-0 Brian O'Melia UD 4 Aug 1970 Madison Square Garden, New York
5 Win 5-0 Walt Dolder PTS 8 Jun 1970 York Centre Ballroom, Toronto
4 Win 4-0 Walt Dolder PTS 4 May 1970 Toronto
3 Win 3-0 Yvon Savage KO 7 Apr 1970 Toronto
2 Win 2-0 Jim Hall KO 27 Feb 1970 Toronto
1 Win 1-0 Al Hugley TKO 27 Jan 1970 Royal York Hotel, Toronto

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References
  1. "BoxRec: Bob Bozic". boxrec.com. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
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