Henry Cooper
British boxer (1934-2011) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 76
Sir Henry Cooper was a British professional boxer. He was undefeated in British and Commonwealth heavyweight championship contests for twelve years and held the European heavyweight title for three years.
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2011Died1 May 20112000Knight BachelorAward1970BBC Sports Personality of the Year AwardAward1967BBC Sports Personality of the Year AwardAward1934Born3 May 1934
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In a 1963 fight against Cassius Clay, he famously knocked Clay down in round 4, before the fight was stopped by the referee, Tommy Little, in round 5 because of a cut to Cooper's left eye.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 2011 · aged 76
