Bert Cooper losses
Over 28 years as a professional, Bert Cooper compiled a 38-25 (31) record, including 18 title fights across two weight classes. He had 25 losses, nine of them in title fights.
25. Bert Cooper loses to Carl Davis via KO
On September 8, 2012 Bert Cooper faced Carl Davis. Cooper was 46 years old with a record of 38-24, and Davis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 2-fight losing streak. Davis stopped Cooper via TKO in the 2nd round.
24. Bert Cooper loses to Chauncy Welliver via unanimous decision
On April 5, 2012 Bert Cooper fought Chauncy Welliver for the vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. Cooper was 46 years old with a record of 38-23, and Welliver was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a loss. Cooper lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Welliver.
23. Bert Cooper loses to Luis Ortiz via KO
On April 23, 2011 Bert Cooper faced Luis Ortiz in a heavyweight bout. Cooper was 45 years old with a record of 38-22, and Ortiz was 32 with a record of 7-0. Cooper was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ortiz was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Cooper via TKO in the 2nd round.
22. Bert Cooper loses to Darroll Wilson via KO
On September 20, 2002 Bert Cooper faced Darroll Wilson. Cooper was 36 years old with a record of 36-21, and Wilson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a win. Wilson stopped Cooper via retirement in the 4th round.
21. Bert Cooper loses to Joe Mesi via KO
On July 27, 2001 Bert Cooper faced Joe Mesi. Cooper was 35 years old with a record of 35-20, and Mesi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a loss. Mesi stopped Cooper via TKO in the 7th round.
20. Bert Cooper loses to Fres Oquendo via unanimous decision
On October 16, 1999 Bert Cooper faced Fres Oquendo. Cooper was 33 years old with a record of 35-19, and Oquendo was 26 with a record of 15-0. Cooper was coming off a win and Oquendo was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Cooper lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Oquendo.
19. Bert Cooper loses to Derrick Jefferson via KO
On March 4, 1999 Bert Cooper faced Derrick Jefferson. Cooper was 33 years old with a record of 34-18, and Jefferson was 30 with a record of 18-0-1. Cooper was coming off a loss. Jefferson stopped Cooper via TKO in the 2nd round.
18. Bert Cooper loses to Anthony Green via unanimous decision
On September 19, 1997 Bert Cooper faced Anthony Green. Cooper was 31 years old with a record of 34-17, and Green was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a win. Cooper lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Green.
17. Bert Cooper loses to Samson Po'uha via KO
On April 22, 1997 Bert Cooper faced Samson Po'uha. Cooper was 31 years old with a record of 33-16, and Po'uha was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 2-fight losing streak. Po'uha stopped Cooper via TKO in the 4th round.
16. Bert Cooper loses to Chris Byrd via unanimous decision
On March 18, 1997 Bert Cooper faced Chris Byrd. Cooper was 31 years old with a record of 33-15, and Byrd was 26 with a record of 20-0. Cooper was coming off a loss, while Byrd was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Cooper lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Byrd.
15. Bert Cooper loses to Alexander Zolkin via KO
On June 23, 1995 Bert Cooper fought Alexander Zolkin for the vacant NABF heavyweight title. Cooper was 29 years old with a record of 33-14, and Zolkin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a win. Zolkin stopped Cooper via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 9th round.
14. Bert Cooper loses to Jeremy Williams via disqualification
On June 24, 1994 Bert Cooper faced Jeremy Williams in a heavyweight bout. Cooper was 28 years old with a record of 32-13, and Williams was 21 with a record of 16-1. Both Cooper and Williams were coming off a win. Cooper lost via disqualification.
13. Bert Cooper loses to Larry Donald via KO
On April 14, 1994 Bert Cooper fought Larry Donald for the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. Cooper was 28 years old with a record of 31-12, and Donald was 27 with a record of 13-0. Cooper was coming off a loss, while Donald was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Donald stopped Cooper via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
12. Bert Cooper loses to Craig Petersen via split decision
On December 3, 1993 Bert Cooper faced Craig Petersen. Cooper was 27 years old with a record of 31-11, and Petersen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a win. Cooper lost via split decision. Went the distance with Petersen.
11. Bert Cooper loses to Corrie Sanders via KO
On June 26, 1993 Bert Cooper faced Corrie Sanders. Cooper was 27 years old with a record of 30-10, and Sanders was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a win. Sanders stopped Cooper via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Bert Cooper loses to Mike Weaver via unanimous decision
On February 27, 1993 Bert Cooper fought Mike Weaver for the vacant NBA heavyweight title. Cooper was 27 years old with a record of 29-9, and Weaver was 41 with a record of 36-16-1. Cooper was on a 2-fight winning streak and Weaver was coming off a win. Cooper lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Weaver.
9. Bert Cooper loses to Michael Moorer via KO
On May 15, 1992 Bert Cooper fought Michael Moorer for the vacant WBO heavyweight title. Cooper was 26 years old with a record of 27-8, and Moorer was 24 with a record of 28-0. Cooper was coming off a win and Moorer was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Moorer stopped Cooper via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
8. 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.
7. Bert Cooper loses to Riddick Bowe via KO
On October 25, 1990 Bert Cooper faced Riddick Bowe. Cooper was 24 years old with a record of 22-6, and Bowe was 23 with a record of 19-0. Cooper was coming off a loss, while Bowe was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Bowe stopped Cooper via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Bert Cooper loses to Ray Mercer via unanimous decision
On August 5, 1990 Bert Cooper defended his NABF heavyweight title against Ray Mercer. Cooper was 24 years old with a record of 22-5, and Mercer was 29 with a record of 15-0. Cooper was coming off a win and Mercer was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Cooper lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Mercer.
5. Bert Cooper loses to George Foreman via KO
On June 1, 1989 Bert Cooper faced George Foreman in a heavyweight bout. Cooper was 23 years old with a record of 20-4, and Foreman was 40 with a record of 62-2. Cooper was coming off a loss, while Foreman was on a 17-fight winning streak. Foreman stopped Cooper via retirement in the 2nd round.
4. Bert Cooper loses to Nate Miller via KO
On February 15, 1989 Bert Cooper defended his NABF cruiserweight title against Nate Miller. Cooper was 23 years old with a record of 20-3, and Miller was 25 with a record of 13-1. Cooper was coming off a win, while Miller was coming off a loss. Miller stopped Cooper via retirement in the 6th round. Lost the title.
3. Bert Cooper loses to Everett Martin via unanimous decision
On June 1, 1988 Bert Cooper faced Everett Martin. Cooper was 22 years old with a record of 19-2, and Martin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cooper lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Martin.
2. Bert Cooper loses to Carl Williams via KO
On June 21, 1987 Bert Cooper fought Carl Williams for the vacant USBA and USBA heavyweight titles. Cooper was 21 years old with a record of 16-1, and Williams was 27 with a record of 17-2. Cooper was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Williams was coming off a loss. Williams stopped Cooper via retirement in the 7th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. Bert Cooper loses to Reggie Gross via KO
On January 31, 1986 Bert Cooper faced Reggie Gross. Cooper was 20 years old with a record of 10-0, and Gross was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Gross stopped Cooper via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.