Best fights of Henry Cooper
Over 17 years as a professional, Henry Cooper compiled a 40-14-1 (27) record, including 19 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Henry Cooper defeats Zora Folley
On October 14, 1958 Henry Cooper faced Zora Folley in a heavyweight bout. Cooper was 24 years old with a record of 16-7-1, and Folley was 27 with a record of 41-2-2. Cooper was coming off a win and Folley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cooper won via points decision.
2. Henry Cooper loses to Joe Bugner via points decision
On March 16, 1971 Henry Cooper defended his British, Commonwealth, and European heavyweight titles against Joe Bugner. Cooper was 36 years old with a record of 40-13-1, and Bugner was 21 with a record of 31-2-1. Cooper was on a 7-fight winning streak. Cooper lost via points decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Bugner.
3. Henry Cooper defeats Brian London in their 3rd fight
On February 24, 1964 Henry Cooper defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Brian London. It was their third meeting. Cooper was 29 years old with a record of 27-9-1, and London was 29 with a record of 30-10. Cooper was coming off a loss, while London was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cooper won via points decision. Defended the titles.
4. Henry Cooper KOs Jack Bodell
On June 13, 1967 Henry Cooper defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Jack Bodell. Cooper was 33 years old with a record of 34-13-1, and Bodell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a win. Cooper stopped Jack Bodell via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
5. Henry Cooper KOs Piero Tomasoni
On March 13, 1969 Henry Cooper defended his European heavyweight title against Piero Tomasoni. Cooper was 34 years old with a record of 37-13-1, and Tomasoni was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cooper stopped Piero Tomasoni via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
6. Henry Cooper KOs Billy Walker
On November 7, 1967 Henry Cooper defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Billy Walker. Cooper was 33 years old with a record of 35-13-1, and Walker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cooper stopped Billy Walker via KO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
7. Henry Cooper KOs Dick Richardson in their 2nd fight
On March 26, 1963 Henry Cooper defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Dick Richardson. It was their second meeting. Cooper was 28 years old with a record of 26-8-1, and Richardson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cooper stopped Dick Richardson via KO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
8. Henry Cooper KOs Joe Erskine in their 4th fight
On March 21, 1961 Henry Cooper defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Joe Erskine. It was their fourth meeting. Cooper was 26 years old with a record of 22-7-1, and Erskine was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 7-fight winning streak. Cooper stopped Joe Erskine via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
9. Henry Cooper KOs Gawie de Klerk
On August 26, 1959 Henry Cooper defended his Commonwealth heavyweight title against Gawie de Klerk. Cooper was 25 years old with a record of 18-7-1, and Klerk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cooper stopped Gawie de Klerk via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
10. Henry Cooper KOs Jose Manuel Urtain
On November 10, 1970 Henry Cooper defended his European heavyweight title against Jose Manuel Urtain. Cooper was 36 years old with a record of 39-13-1, and Urtain was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 6-fight winning streak. Cooper stopped Jose Manuel Urtain via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.