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  1. Jan 8, 2015 · Gerry was so devastated by his pop's death that he even passed up a chance at the Olympics. His heart just wasn't into it. Now it was, and now he was going to honor Tony's memory by winning a ...

  2. Feb 10, 2023 · He was unbeaten in 25 fights, 22 with knockouts, and one of the biggest stars in the world. Gerry Cooney: Cooney fighting for the WBC and Ring heavyweight tittle in June 1982 against Larry Holmes. There was a phone line set up in his dressing room to take a call from Ronald Reagan in the White House if he won the belt.

  3. 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.

  4. Jun 24, 2019 · To the brink and back: The story behind Gerry Cooneys road to recovery. After his Las Vegas defeat by Larry Holmes in 1982, Cooney found himself spiralling out of control. It took years of pain ...

  5. About. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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 ...

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