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Cooper, Henry

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Cooper, Henry (1934- )

English heavyweight boxer, the only man to win three Lonsdale Belts outright (1961, 1965, and 1970). He held the British heavyweight title 1959-71 and lost it to Joe Bugner. He fought for the world heavyweight title but lost in the sixth round to Muhammad Ali in 1966. He received a knighthood in 2000.

Career highlights

Professional record (1954-71)

fights: 55; wins: 40 (27 inside the distance); draws: 1; defeats: 14

British heavyweight champion

1959-69, 1970-71

European heavyweight champion

1964, 1968-69, 1970-71

Commonwealth heavyweight champion

1970-71



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