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Gerry Cooney

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American boxer

United StatesAthletesBorn 1956 · age 70
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Gerald Arthur Cooney is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1990. He challenged twice for world heavyweight titles in 1982 and 1987. He is widely regarded as one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight history. He beat Ken Norton, S. T. Gordon, Ron Lyle, and Jimmy Young late in their careers.

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Cooney (right) with Devin Harjes, 2011Cooney (right) with Devin Harjes, 2011

Awards 1

2019New Jersey Hall of Fame

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Gerald Arthur Cooney is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1990. He challenged twice for world heavyweight titles in 1982 and 1987. He is widely regarded as one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight history. He beat Ken Norton, S. T. Gordon, Ron Lyle, and Jimmy Young late in their careers. He boasts an 85.7% knockout to win percentage.

Country
United States
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Athletes
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Athlete
Status
living
Dates
Born 1956 · age 70
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