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Gerald Arthur Cooney [1] (born August 24, 1956) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1990. He challenged twice for world heavyweight titles in 1982 and 1987. He is widely regarded as one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight history.
Gerry Cooney. Cooney down twice rd 5. Cooney had 3 points deducted for low blows. Per Commission report, fight was stopped by referee when Cooney's trainer entered the ring. A cut over Young's right eye, led to a stoppage at the end of the 4th round. McGill was knocked down in the fourth round. Polite substituted for Jerry Thompkins.
Aug 5, 2019 · Gerry Cooney is best remembered for his classic 1982 fight with Larry Holmes for the World Heavyweight Championship. Cooney was considered to be a White Hope by many critics during his career, but he also acquired a reputation as a knockout artist.
Dec 13, 2021 · Nearly 40 years ago, Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney battled in one of the most anticipated heavyweight title fights, a meeting that divided fans across racial lines.
Aug 4, 2023 · Gerry Cooney, who is far happier in retirement than he ever was in the ring, celebrates his 67th birthday today.
Gerry Cooney won the New York Golden Gloves in 1976 and turned professional on February 15, 1977, knocking his opponent out in the first round. In 1980, after twenty-two consecutive victories, Cooney stopped Jimmy Young on cuts in four rounds and then knocked out Ron Lyle in one round.
On June 11, 1982, Gerry Cooney was 25-0 (22 knockouts) when he challenged Holmes for THE RING and WBC titles at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. It was the most eagerly anticipated heavyweight title showdown since Ali’s glory years – and it delivered.
Jun 24, 2019 · After his Las Vegas defeat by Larry Holmes in 1982, Cooney found himself spiralling out of control. It took years of pain and hurt to get himself back on the straight and narrow.
Nov 1, 2022 · A look back at "Gentleman" Gerry Cooney...One of the most controversial fighters of the 1980s, he fought Jimmy Young, Ron Lyle, Ken Norton, Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks & George Foreman....
Late in 1989, 40-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion George Foreman and 33-year-old former top ranked contender Gerry Cooney agreed to terms on a January 15, 1990, fight. [2] Foreman was three years and 19 fights into his comeback.
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