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 top 10 best fights.
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. Gerry Cooney KOs Jimmy Young
On May 25, 1980 Gerry Cooney faced Jimmy Young in a heavyweight bout. Cooney was 23 years old with a record of 22-0, and Young was 31 with a record of 25-9-2. Cooney was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Young was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cooney stopped Jimmy Young via TKO in the 4th round.
3. Gerry Cooney loses to Larry Holmes via KO
On June 11, 1982 Gerry Cooney fought Larry Holmes for the WBC and The Ring 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.
4. Gerry Cooney KOs Eddie Gregg
On May 31, 1986 Gerry Cooney faced Eddie Gregg in a heavyweight bout. Cooney was 29 years old with a record of 27-1, and Gregg was 29 with a record of 24-1-1. Cooney was on a 2-fight winning streak and Gregg was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cooney stopped Eddie Gregg via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Gerry Cooney KOs Ron Lyle
On October 24, 1980 Gerry Cooney faced Ron Lyle in a heavyweight bout. Cooney was 24 years old with a record of 23-0, and Lyle was 39 with a record of 39-6-1. Cooney was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Lyle was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cooney stopped Ron Lyle via KO in the 1st round.
6. Gerry Cooney KOs George Chaplin
On December 8, 1984 Gerry Cooney faced George Chaplin in a heavyweight bout. Cooney was 28 years old with a record of 26-1, and Chaplin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooney was coming off a win. Cooney stopped George Chaplin via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Gerry Cooney KOs Philipp Brown
On September 29, 1984 Gerry Cooney faced Philipp Brown in a heavyweight bout. Cooney was 28 years old with a record of 25-1, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooney was coming off a loss. Cooney stopped Philipp Brown via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Gerry Cooney KOs Charlie Johnson
On February 26, 1979 Gerry Cooney faced Charlie Johnson. Cooney was 22 years old with a record of 16-0, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooney was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Cooney stopped Charlie Johnson via KO in the 1st round.
9. Gerry Cooney KOs Tom Prater
On June 29, 1979 Gerry Cooney faced Tom Prater. Cooney was 22 years old with a record of 17-0, and Prater was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooney was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Cooney stopped Tom Prater via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Gerry Cooney KOs John Dino Denis
On November 9, 1979 Gerry Cooney faced John Dino Denis. Cooney was 23 years old with a record of 20-0, and Denis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooney was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Cooney stopped John Dino Denis via TKO in the 3rd round.