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That was the theme in what was arguably Holmes’ most defining heavyweight title defense. On June 11, 1982, Gerry Cooney was 25-0 (22 knockouts) when he challenged Holmes for THE RING and WBC titles at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. It was the most eagerly anticipated heavyweight title showdown since Ali’s glory years – and it delivered.
Standing 6’6” and scaling 225 pounds, Cooney turned professional in 1977. He won his first 25 bouts, including knockout victories over former world champion Ken Norton and perennial contenders Ron Lyle and Jimmy Young. On June 11, 1982, before a crowd of 32,000 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Cooney faced the unbeaten WBC World Heavyweight ...
8 de ene. de 2015 · "Gerry Cooney lives in a world unfettered by complexities," Nack concluded. "He is 24 years old, but so far he has been able to escape the inhibitions that come with adulthood and has remained ...
1973 New York Golden Gloves 160lb. sub-novice class 3rd round bout. 1973-01-31. Craig Tsouristakis. debut. Felt Forum, New York. W-PTS. event bout wiki. 1973 New York Golden Gloves 160lb. sub-novice class 1st round bout. am boxer.
Holmes defeated Cooney by 13th round TKO. Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney was a heavyweight boxing match that took place on June 11, 1982, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. [1] It was one of the most highly anticipated fights of the early 1980s.
4 de ago. de 2022 · Gerald Arthur Cooney was born August 4, 1956 in Long Island, New York. He had a successful career as an amateur in the Golden Gloves circuit before turning professional in 1977 under the guidance of Victor Valle. Three years later, his imposing size and his demolishing left hook had earned him a following and a steady presence on televised ...
ko.This is a title elimination bout between Former Heavyweight Champion Ken Norton and the #1 Contender Gerry Cooney. The ending is one of the most brutal .G...
