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Indigenous Australian boxing figure Tony Mundine dies at age 75

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:25 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Indigenous Australian boxing figure Tony Mundine dies at age 75

Summary

Indigenous Australian boxing great Tony Mundine has died at the age of 75. The veteran fighter passed away on Sunday following a heart attack. Mundine was a prominent figure in the Australian boxing community and the father of former professional boxer and National Rugby League player Anthony Mundine. No further details regarding funeral arrangements or memorial services were immediately available following the announcement. The news of his passing marks the end of a significant career in Australian sports.

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Key Details

•Tony Mundine died on Sunday at age 75.
•The former boxer died following a heart attack.
•He was the father of Anthony Mundine.
•Anthony Mundine is a former professional boxer and NRL player.

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8:25 PMThe Guardian Sport — Australian boxing great Tony Mundine dies aged 75

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Father of former boxer and NRL star Anthony Mundine succumbed to a heart attack on Sunday Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains images and names of Indigenous Australians who have died Indigenous Australian boxing great Tony Mundine has died, aged 75. The father of former boxer and NRL star Anthony Mundine succumbed to a heart attack on Sunday. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Australian Associated Press

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