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Gerald Arthur Cooney (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.
Jan 8, 2015 · From the time he first attracted public notice — when he won two Golden Gloves, got invited to the Olympic trials, and boxed in Europe — Gerry Cooney won fans with his gentle, easygoing nature.
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.
Apr 24, 2016 · Highlights of the former top Heavyweight contender and devastating puncher. Gerry Cooney - Is a retired American professional heavyweight boxer from Huntington, New York.
Jun 24, 2019 · Gentlemen Gerry stopped Jimmy Young in four, Ron Lyle in one round and Ken Norton in just 54 seconds at a sold-out Madison Square Garden in 1981. The three had been heavyweight royalty, men in...
In the wild and wicked world of boxing, Gerry Cooney is a rarity: a fighter who has enjoyed success in and out of the ring. As a world-class heavyweight, Cooney advanced to No. 1 contender. In 1982, he challenged Larry Holmes in one of the most anticipated title fights in history.
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....
Aug 9, 1981 · Cooney is probably the most touted heavyweight since Muhammad Ali, and although he is not yet champion of the world and may never be, some people in boxing talk about him as if he already were.
Feb 12, 2011 · The heavyweight boxer Gerry Cooney, 54, knew when to quit and now works with organizations that help retired fighters and work to prevent domestic violence.
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