Best fights of Jean-Pierre Coopman
Over 27 years as a professional, Jean-Pierre Coopman has compiled a 36-16-2 (20) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jean-Pierre Coopman loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On February 20, 1976 Jean-Pierre Coopman fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. Coopman was 29 years old with a record of 24-3, and Ali was 34 with a record of 49-2. Coopman was on a 11-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 8-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Coopman via KO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Jean-Pierre Coopman KOs Jose Manuel Urtain
On March 12, 1977 Jean-Pierre Coopman fought Jose Manuel Urtain for the vacant EBU European heavyweight title. Coopman was 30 years old with a record of 29-6, and Urtain was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coopman was coming off a loss. Coopman stopped Jose Manuel Urtain via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Jean-Pierre Coopman KOs Alberto Lovell
On February 11, 1978 Jean-Pierre Coopman faced Alberto Lovell. Coopman was 31 years old with a record of 31-8-1, and Lovell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coopman was coming off a loss. Coopman stopped Alberto Lovell via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. Jean-Pierre Coopman KOs George Jerome
On November 1, 1976 Jean-Pierre Coopman faced George Jerome. Coopman was 30 years old with a record of 26-5, and Jerome was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coopman was coming off a win. Coopman stopped George Jerome via KO in the 4th round.
5. Jean-Pierre Coopman KOs Vincenzo Pesapane
On April 3, 1981 Jean-Pierre Coopman faced Vincenzo Pesapane. Coopman was 34 years old with a record of 35-15-1, and Pesapane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coopman was on a 4-fight losing streak. Coopman stopped Vincenzo Pesapane via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Jean-Pierre Coopman KOs Ireno Werleman in their 2nd fight
On January 25, 1974 Jean-Pierre Coopman faced Ireno Werleman. It was their second meeting. Coopman was 27 years old with a record of 11-2, and Werleman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coopman was on a 4-fight winning streak. Coopman stopped Ireno Werleman via KO in the 1st round.
7. Jean-Pierre Coopman KOs Adriano Rosati
On February 21, 1975 Jean-Pierre Coopman faced Adriano Rosati. Coopman was 28 years old with a record of 18-3, and Rosati was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coopman was on a 5-fight winning streak. Coopman stopped Adriano Rosati via TKO in the 5th round.
8. Jean-Pierre Coopman KOs Lino Finotti
On November 1, 1974 Jean-Pierre Coopman faced Lino Finotti. Coopman was 28 years old with a record of 14-3, and Finotti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coopman was coming off a win. Coopman stopped Lino Finotti via KO in the 4th round.
9. Jean-Pierre Coopman KOs Hennie Thoonen in their 2nd fight
On October 9, 1976 Jean-Pierre Coopman faced Hennie Thoonen. It was their second meeting. Coopman was 30 years old with a record of 25-5, and Thoonen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coopman was coming off a loss. Coopman stopped Hennie Thoonen via TKO in the 6th round.
10. Jean-Pierre Coopman KOs Mario Baruzzi
On April 22, 1978 Jean-Pierre Coopman faced Mario Baruzzi. Coopman was 31 years old with a record of 32-8-1, and Baruzzi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coopman was coming off a win. Coopman stopped Mario Baruzzi via TKO in the 6th round.