HENRY COOPER

ghostofsin · Post by **ghostofsin** » 22 Feb 2003, 19:17

Hi I was wondering if anyone can help me in trying to contact Henry Cooper...i know its a long shot but my grandad was a semi pro and said he spared with henry and would love to meet him again...anyone know how i can reach him???

muray · Post by **muray** » 23 Feb 2003, 18:44

Henry Cooper was a Brownsville Heavyweight from 1935-1946. He died in a tragic accident in 1947 while working on a ship as a stevedore, falling overboard and drowning. He fought all the leading heavyweights and Light Heavyweights such as Billy Conn, Melio Betinna, Tami Mauriello, Joey Maxim. Also was a sparring partner for Max Schmeling (1st Louis fight in 1936) and Jim Braddock (Louis title fight in 1937)

phil · Post by **phil** » 24 Feb 2003, 05:09

Which Henry Cooper???

enrique · Post by **enrique** » 05 Mar 2003, 11:48

SEMI PRO IS REALLY A PRO AT FOUR ROUND LEVEL. IN CUBA THE TERM WAS USED DURING 20'S AND 30'S FOR PRO FIGHTERS AT FOUR ROUND LEVEL WITH VERY FEW FIGHTS - SOMETHING LIKE THE NOVICE DIVISION OF THE GOLDEN GLOVES- BUT IN REALITY THEY WERE ALL PROS.

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 12 Mar 2003, 19:12

are you referring to the british henry cooper?