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Oscar Bonavena, born September 25, 1942 in Buenos
Aires, Argentina – died May 22, 1976 near Reno,
Nevada, United States, was a professional boxer.

Oscar Bonavena travelled back and forth  between
America and his native Argentina, fighting in both
countries and enjoying reasonable success. As a
heavyweight contender, he first got attention
after winning over the Canada|Canadian champion,
George Chuvalo then going the distance against
hard-hitting great, Joe Frazier on two occasions,
the second for the World Boxing Association|WBA
heavyweight championship in December of 1968. Two
years later he fought Muhammad Ali, losing in the
15th and final round on a knockout. It marked the
only time that  Bonavena was stopped in a
professional career where he earned a record of 56
wins, 9 losses and 1 draw.

In February of 1976 Bonavena fought what would be
his last fight against Billy Joiner in Reno,
Nevada. Liking the nightlife, he stayed in  the
Reno/Las Vegas area where he was murdered a few
months later by Ross Brymer, a bodyguard at the
famous brothel, the Mustang Ranch. Brymer served
15 months in prison for killing Bonavena after
pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter.

Oscar Bonavena was buried in the La Chacarita
Cemetery in Buenos Aires, Argentina.