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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.
Aug 9, 1981 · Gerry Cooney is an anomaly, a white man in a sport dominated by Hispanics and blacks, a product of the suburban middle class in a game whose breeding ground is the gritty urban street.
Jun 3, 2016 · Subscribed. 355. 24K views 7 years ago. "Gentleman" Gerry Cooney talks about his upbringing on Long Island, what motivated his boxing career and what he currently does for the sport. ...more ...