Henry Cooper losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Henry Cooper compiled a 40-14-1 (27) record, including 19 title fights. He had 14 losses against twelve different opponents, five of them in title fights.
14. 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.
13. Henry Cooper loses to Floyd Patterson via KO
On September 20, 1966 Henry Cooper faced Floyd Patterson in a heavyweight bout. Cooper was 32 years old with a record of 33-12-1, and Patterson was 31 with a record of 43-5. Both Cooper and Patterson were coming off a loss. Patterson stopped Cooper via KO in the 4th round.
12. Henry Cooper loses to Muhammad Ali in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 21, 1966 Henry Cooper fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Cooper was 32 years old with a record of 33-11-1, and Ali was 24 with a record of 23-0. Cooper was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Cooper via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
11. Henry Cooper loses to Amos Johnson via points decision
On October 19, 1965 Henry Cooper faced Amos Johnson. Cooper was 31 years old with a record of 31-10-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cooper lost via points decision. Went the distance with Johnson.
10. Henry Cooper loses to Roger Rischer via points decision
On November 16, 1964 Henry Cooper faced Roger Rischer. Cooper was 30 years old with a record of 28-9-1, and Rischer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a win. Cooper lost via points decision. Went the distance with Rischer.
9. Henry Cooper loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On June 18, 1963 Henry Cooper faced Muhammad Ali. Cooper was 29 years old with a record of 27-8-1, and Ali was 21 with a record of 18-0. Cooper was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Cooper via TKO in the 5th round.
8. Henry Cooper loses to Zora Folley in their 2nd fight via KO
On December 5, 1961 Henry Cooper faced Zora Folley in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Cooper was 27 years old with a record of 23-7-1, and Folley was 30 with a record of 55-5-2. Cooper was on a 8-fight winning streak and Folley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Folley stopped Cooper via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Henry Cooper loses to Erich Schoppner via disqualification
On April 19, 1958 Henry Cooper faced Erich Schoppner. Cooper was 23 years old with a record of 15-6-1, and Schoppner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper lost via disqualification.
6. Henry Cooper loses to Joe Erskine in their 2nd fight via points decision
On September 17, 1957 Henry Cooper fought Joe Erskine for the vacant British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Cooper was 23 years old with a record of 14-5, and Erskine was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 3-fight losing streak. Cooper lost via points decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Erskine.
5. Henry Cooper loses to Ingemar Johansson via KO
On May 19, 1957 Henry Cooper fought Ingemar Johansson for the European heavyweight title. Cooper was 23 years old with a record of 14-4, and Johansson was 24 with a record of 16-0. Cooper was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Johansson was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Johansson stopped Cooper via KO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Henry Cooper loses to Joe Bygraves in their 2nd fight via KO
On February 19, 1957 Henry Cooper fought Joe Bygraves for the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Cooper was 22 years old with a record of 14-3, and Bygraves was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was coming off a loss. Bygraves stopped Cooper via KO in the 9th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Henry Cooper loses to Peter Bates via KO
On September 7, 1956 Henry Cooper faced Peter Bates. Cooper was 22 years old with a record of 14-2, and Bates was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 3-fight winning streak. Bates stopped Cooper via TKO in the 5th round.
2. Henry Cooper loses to Joe Erskine via points decision
On November 15, 1955 Henry Cooper faced Joe Erskine. Cooper was 21 years old with a record of 11-1, and Erskine was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cooper lost via points decision. Went the distance with Erskine.
1. Henry Cooper loses to Uber Bacilieri via KO
On April 26, 1955 Henry Cooper faced Uber Bacilieri. Cooper was 20 years old with a record of 9-0, and Bacilieri was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cooper was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Bacilieri stopped Cooper via TKO in the 5th round.