Floyd Patterson 'The 4th Comeback'

[ThatOne]

Imagine how much better these guys would be if they had access to today's training and nutrition techniques?

I'm not saying they would be bigger but they would be healthier and more durable.

[yancey]

Cooper-Patterson 1966----my favorite Floyd fight!

He put Cooper away CLEANLY, unlike the "G.O.A.T." ( ) who had two shots at accomplishing the same.

I love the bobbing-weaving, swarming style, but I always liked Floyd's style, too. On the toes, probing for an opening, followed by those quick combos.

[HomicideHenry]

Ahh the good old days when Americans revitalised their careers by going overseas to knock out so called champions in Great Britain and Europe; sadly, today its the reverse order.

[Flump]

Ahh the good old days when Americans revitalised their careers by going overseas to knock out so called champions in Great Britain and Europe; sadly, today its the reverse order.

Too bad we never got to see Henry in the United States.

He was supposed to fight at Madison Square Garden several times, but the 'ink on the contracts'
never got signed.

Prior to fighting Floyd Patterson,,,,,,,,,Henry Cooper had fought '11' Americans on his
home soil in the United Kingdom.

Henry Cooper
* October 14, 1958.........{W Dec 10 }...Zora Folley
* September 13, 1960.....{W Dec 10}....Roy Harris
* December 6, 1960........{W Dec 10}....Alex Miteff.......{Argentinian, based in New York}
* December 5, 1961........{L KO 2}........Zora Folley
* February 26, 1962........{W Dec 10}....Wayne Bethea
* June 18, 1963..............{L TKO 5}......Cassius Clay
* November 16, 1964......{L Dec 10}.....Roger Rischer
* April 20, 1965..............{KO 1}..........Chip Johnson
* October 19, 1965..........{L Dec 10}....Amos Johnson
* February 16, 1966........{KO 1}..........Jefferson Davis
* May 21, 1966...............{L TKO 6}......Cassius Clay

That's......6-5-0 {2 KO's}......And the 'win over Zora Folley on October 14, 1958 was one of the 'worst' Decision's ever.[/quote]

Was it really Il Duce? It wasn't was it.

[Woller]

Henry Cooper had three good reasons not to fight in USA. Pounds, Shillings and Pence. He could earn much more fighting at home, than in America.
He was accepted as a challenger to Floyd Patterson, but after beating London for the British and Empire Title, Cooper wanted his purse rised, and was dumped in favour of Brian London.
In his book Ingemar Johansson also has a chapter called: "Don´t talk American Boxing Gold to me". As he tells - He has not got a manager taking 33-50% of his purse, he had a friend and adviser who he paid 10%!!!
That is why Eddie Machens manager thought he had a return bout contract - What an idiot! He forced Edwin Alquist into signing a contract that was totally worthles. Alquist could not sign a thing that was legal conserning Ingemar.

Woller

[Flump]

Flump,

You're taking this much too personal.

It was not a 'proper' Decision rendered by the {sole scoring Official} - English Referee - Tommy Little.

Henry {a 2-1 Betting Underdog} was floored, and cut up. Yes, he did put in a brave effort and rallied,
but really,,,,,,,,,,

Had Henry fought the same way that night in the United States, do you honestly believe he would have
gotten the Decision over Zora Folley.

The Associated Press had it {5-5-0 in Rounds}, but voted in favor of Zora Folley, as he scored the
only 'knockdown' in the bout.

And of the 10,000 fans at the Empire Pool, many boo'd the Decision that was awarded to their countryman.

Bill Swift, "Had this bout been held on 'Neutral Ground', Zora would have been awarded 7-Rounds."

If you say 'Yes'.........then you must be Jim Wicks.

I don't take it personally Il Duce, I'm a very rounded and even tempered human being, if I do say so myself.

My Dad was there, and he is no apologist for Cooper, he thought Henry edged it. If the associated press had it 5-5, that would indicate that it was probably not "one of the worst decisions ever", wouldn't you say so old chap?

[Woller]

Once again I have to correct you Duce!
Cooper did not go to a coner to take the 8 count. He rose at "Three" and you can actually hear the timekeeper saying "Four" as the referee signals to box on.
Of course you know that there were no mandatory-eight-count at that time in Britain.
By the way that would have been a huge problem for a young Cassius Clay who got up to early against Cooper and undoubtly expected a mandatory-eight-count before continuing - He was saved by the bell just as he arose.

Woller

[Flump]

Flump,

Maybe I was a bit 'harsh' in my earlier assessment.

How about a 'highly debatable' Decision win, that was quickly awarded to Henry Cooper
by Referee - Tommy Little the moment that the bout ended.

The 'Decision' was not overwhelming received by the British fans. Though there were
cheers, there were also many boo's heard from the 10,000 Brits.

That I can live with Il Duce

With regards to Patterson, Cooper said that he'd been hit harder but never fought anyone with Patterson's hand speed.

[yancey]

Round 4

Henry Cooper is down for the '2nd-Time' in Round 4, and is out of sorts as he struggles
to regain his senses.

Overhand right, wasn't it?

Used a similar punch to put Ellis down on the knockdown that was not called.

Patterson could punch.

[yancey]

Agree, that right hand for the KO was awesome quick.

What a cruiserweight Floyd would have been!

[Woller]

Thank you for changing the refereee Tommy Little (rd. 3) to Wally Thom in rd. 4.

Woller

[yancey]

'Cooper Kayoed'

Henry Cooper was on the canvas for nearly 1-Minute, before being helped
up by his handlers.

Floyd could punch.

How long did Ingo stay down? That twitching foot was scary.