Gerry Cooney losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Gerry Cooney has compiled a 28-3 (24) record, including two title fights. He has three losses, two of them in title fights.
3. Gerry Cooney loses to George Foreman via KO
On January 15, 1990 Gerry Cooney faced George Foreman in a heavyweight bout. Cooney was 33 years old with a record of 28-2, and Foreman was 41 with a record of 64-2. Cooney was coming off a loss, while Foreman was on a 19-fight winning streak. Foreman stopped Cooney via KO in the 2nd round.
2. Gerry Cooney loses to Michael Spinks via KO
On June 15, 1987 Gerry Cooney fought Michael Spinks for the The Ring heavyweight title. Cooney was 30 years old with a record of 28-1, and Spinks was 30 with a record of 30-0. Cooney was on a 3-fight winning streak and Spinks was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Spinks stopped Cooney via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
1. 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.