The man you can’t help but love. Generations have grown up and are growing up on Bud Spencer’s movies. During his life, he repeatedly expressed gratitude for the love of the Hungarian people. He knew about the strong attachment of the Hungarian audience and was touched.
Before his death in 2016, Origo did an interview with the legendary Italian tennis player, in which he mentioned many times. our country with great joy and gratitude. However, in a country where many people love him, there will also be a Hungarian-born wrestler who is considered one of Bud Spencer’s great rivals.
The Hungarian-born wrestler who was Bud Spencer’s partner in several films by the deceased Italian actor. The legendary opponent was played by Joe Bugner, whom the Italian tennis player repeatedly slapped.
Joe Bugner is a Hungarian-born actor living in Australia, born József Bugner Kreul in 1950 in Szőregen. He left Hungary with his parents in 1956, first settling in England and then Australia. In the 1970s, he became a professional boxer where, among other things, he went up against the legendary Muhammad Ali.
After being discovered by Hollywood, Joe took on roles in several films alongside Terence Hill and Bud Spencer, often playing a bad boy under the control of “Master”.
“Bud Spencer and I are countrymen, and besides acting, sports also connect us. My best fight scenes are with him, and then we always have a nice dinner together.” Bugner, who also won the world champion title as a boxer, told HVG earlier.