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Gerry Cooney

Gerry Cooney

β€œGentleman”
Boxing record: 28-3 (24)
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Manhattan, New York City,New York, U.S.

Best fights of Gerry Cooney

Over 13 years as a professional, Gerry Cooney has compiled a 28-3 (24) record, including two title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Gerry Cooney KOs Ken Norton in 54 seconds

    On May 11, 1981 Gerry Cooney faced Ken Norton in a heavyweight bout. Cooney was 24 years old with a record of 24-0, and Norton was 37 with a record of 42-6-1. Cooney was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Norton was coming off a win. Cooney stopped Ken Norton via TKO in the 1st round.

  2. 2. Gerry Cooney loses to Larry Holmes via KO

    On June 11, 1982 Gerry Cooney fought Larry Holmes for the The Ring and WBC heavyweight titles. Cooney was 25 years old with a record of 25-0, and Holmes was 32 with a record of 39-0. Cooney was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 39-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Cooney via TKO in the 13th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 13th round.