the myth of Henry Cooper

Arsenal · Post by **Arsenal** » 12 Feb 2006, 10:37

Yawn!

BoxBuzz · Post by **BoxBuzz** » 12 Feb 2006, 10:50

Barry, I'll be honest, I tried shutting off my computer but then you came through my alarm clock and started waking me up early on the weekends. So I decided my only recourse was to come back here and add nothing to this post.

Oh and as you know when I finally got rid of my alarm clock My toaster started acting up and burning toast. Then my miter saw started to turn on me because you have focused lazer brain waves on all the garage based electrical equipment.

Since arsenal has attributed all the ills in his life to you I thought I'd share my sad sack story as well. Arsenal has probably found out that you are up to no good in many kitchen and garage appliances.

Are you going to deny that you have permeated other electronic media?

Arsenal · Post by **Arsenal** » 12 Feb 2006, 10:52

barry · Post by **barry** » 12 Feb 2006, 10:58

Buzz---I have psychically infiltrated every electronic device in your home. Pretty soon I will infiltrate your brain cells by using a new fusion-vibe that I have developed and I will permeate the air around you by using the fusion-vibe through that John Tesh CD that you are always listening to.

Controversial · Post by **Controversial** » 12 Feb 2006, 11:31

tigerpomfret wrote:I`m still waiting for someone to tell us a top heavy cooper knocked out
Dear old henry couldn`t hammer a nail,he couldn`t take a punch either
Don`t get caught up in the hype,he never knocked a top fighter out(even plenty of light-heavies and cruisers went the distance,or knocked henry out...for sure 8)
Henry`s hammer,don`t make me laugh
Any other fighter,after his awful performances would have retired,like his brother did,the only thing that saved henry,was a great manager,and the london press...what a myth...and you jokers on here still believe it 30 years later...
Tiger will end his postings on this topic by quoting 2 of the greatest heavies of all time,ALI:---Coopers nothing but a bum and a tramp
Frasier:---A joker like cooper
And i think that just about sums it up...
Now then,i wonder who`s hype should be next in TIGER POMFRETS blast from the past.....i mean my postings...NOT henry`s hammer

There's plenty of big punching fighters that haven't knocked out a top notch fighter. Earnie Shavers is considered the biggest puncher ever but he had a so-so chin and didn't knockout any still in shape world class fighters. How many top rated heavyweights did Archie Moore knock out? I can't think of any but does that mean he couldn't punch?

You keep talking about the hype surrounding Cooper but I can't remember anyone say Cooper was a world class fighter, he was a good fighter but not world class. So what is the hype you are talking about?

Cooper was good enough to give Ali to hard fights, came close to stopping Ali which is more than most could, and only lost to Ali because of cuts. Thats not a bad effort if you ask me.

Again Cooper gave Ali much tougher fights than Liston ever did so Cooper couldn't have been that bad.

BoxBuzz · Post by **BoxBuzz** » 12 Feb 2006, 12:49

Barry, I have been accused of some terrible and atrocious things in my life. Most of which I must admit to. However neither Henry Cooper nor I have ever listened to a single track of anything to do with John Tesh.

I have seen you abuse people, accuse people, brandish your editorial power, and do some dispicable acts. However I never dreamed that even you would stoop so low as to mention the name or the "music" of John Tesh within these hollowed threads. H'nry would be ashamed of you.

Excuse me but I must now retreat to my media room and listen to the greatest hits of James Brown for the next 2 hours just to wash the thought of John Tesh music from my now soiled brain cells.

I expect a full and formal apology.

barry · Post by **barry** » 12 Feb 2006, 13:00

>>>Oh and good work deleting the worthless thread from our midst.<<<

What worthless thread?

BoxBuzz · Post by **BoxBuzz** » 12 Feb 2006, 13:03

I was anticipating /hoping that you would be "deepsixing" the off topic Arsenal vs Barry thread. You usually keep the house around here focused and on topic. It was in hopeful anticipation, I have since removed my incorrect remark.

barry · Post by **barry** » 12 Feb 2006, 13:07

I am no longer a moderator! I told John a couple of weeks ago that due to picking back up on college I just don't have the time to moderate any more!

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 12 Feb 2006, 14:25

BoxBuzz wrote:I was anticipating /hoping that you would be "deepsixing" the off topic Arsenal vs Barry thread. You usually keep the house around here focused and on topic. It was in hopeful anticipation, I have since removed my incorrect remark.

Why remove it?... just a bit of fun mate, I think this forum could do with a bit of humour, too many people here take themselves too seriously...

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 12 Feb 2006, 14:27

Controversial wrote:
tigerpomfret wrote:I`m still waiting for someone to tell us a top heavy cooper knocked out
Dear old henry couldn`t hammer a nail,he couldn`t take a punch either
Don`t get caught up in the hype,he never knocked a top fighter out(even plenty of light-heavies and cruisers went the distance,or knocked henry out...for sure 8)
Henry`s hammer,don`t make me laugh
Any other fighter,after his awful performances would have retired,like his brother did,the only thing that saved henry,was a great manager,and the london press...what a myth...and you jokers on here still believe it 30 years later...
Tiger will end his postings on this topic by quoting 2 of the greatest heavies of all time,ALI:---Coopers nothing but a bum and a tramp
Frasier:---A joker like cooper
And i think that just about sums it up...
Now then,i wonder who`s hype should be next in TIGER POMFRETS blast from the past.....i mean my postings...NOT henry`s hammer
There's plenty of big punching fighters that haven't knocked out a top notch fighter. Earnie Shavers is considered the biggest puncher ever but he had a so-so chin and didn't knockout any still in shape world class fighters. How many top rated heavyweights did Archie Moore knock out? I can't think of any but does that mean he couldn't punch?

You keep talking about the hype surrounding Cooper but I can't remember anyone say Cooper was a world class fighter, he was a good fighter but not world class. So what is the hype you are talking about?

Cooper was good enough to give Ali to hard fights, came close to stopping Ali which is more than most could, and only lost to Ali because of cuts. Thats not a bad effort if you ask me.

Again Cooper gave Ali much tougher fights than Liston ever did so Cooper couldn't have been that bad.

Cooper actually stopped Richardson and Erskine... both of whome were ranked in the top ten... tiger doesn't know his subject...