Bob Bozic

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

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