Best fights of Bert Cooper
Over 28 years as a professional, Bert Cooper compiled a 38-25 (31) record, including 18 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Bert Cooper KOs Orlin Norris
On February 17, 1990 Bert Cooper fought Orlin Norris for the WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Cooper was 24 years old with a record of 21-5, and Norris was 24 with a record of 22-1. Cooper stopped Orlin Norris via TKO in the 8th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Bert Cooper loses to Evander Holyfield via KO
On November 23, 1991 Bert Cooper fought Evander Holyfield for the undisputed heavyweight title. Cooper was 25 years old with a record of 26-7, and Holyfield was 29 with a record of 26-0. Cooper was on a 4-fight winning streak and Holyfield was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Cooper via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Bert Cooper KOs Richie Melito
On July 29, 1997 Bert Cooper fought Richie Melito for the vacant WBF heavyweight title. Cooper was 31 years old with a record of 33-17, and Melito was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 3-fight losing streak. Cooper stopped Richie Melito via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Bert Cooper KOs Tony Fulilangi
On March 15, 1988 Bert Cooper defended his WBC-NABF cruiserweight title against Tony Fulilangi. Cooper was 22 years old with a record of 18-2, and Fulilangi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cooper stopped Tony Fulilangi via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Bert Cooper KOs Spencer Chavis
On October 10, 1986 Bert Cooper defended his WBC-NABF cruiserweight title against Spencer Chavis. Cooper was 20 years old with a record of 13-1, and Chavis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cooper stopped Spencer Chavis via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
6. Bert Cooper defeats Henry Tillman
On June 15, 1986 Bert Cooper fought Henry Tillman for the WBC-NABF cruiserweight title. Cooper was 20 years old with a record of 11-1, and Tillman was 25 with a record of 10-0. Cooper was coming off a win and Tillman was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Cooper won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new cruiserweight champion.
7. Bert Cooper KOs Andre McCall
On November 20, 1987 Bert Cooper defended his WBC-NABF cruiserweight title against Andre McCall. Cooper was 21 years old with a record of 16-2, and McCall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a loss. Cooper stopped Andre McCall via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
8. Bert Cooper KOs Tony Morrison
On September 27, 1988 Bert Cooper defended his WBC-NABF cruiserweight title against Tony Morrison. Cooper was 22 years old with a record of 19-3, and Morrison was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a loss. Cooper stopped Tony Morrison via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
9. Bert Cooper KOs George Harris
On July 30, 1994 Bert Cooper faced George Harris. Cooper was 28 years old with a record of 32-14, and Harris was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a loss. Cooper stopped George Harris via KO in the 1st round.
10. Bert Cooper KOs Joe Savage
On April 22, 1994 Bert Cooper faced Joe Savage. Cooper was 28 years old with a record of 31-13, and Savage was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 2-fight losing streak. Cooper stopped Joe Savage via KO in the 1st round.