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HENRY COOPER
Posted: 22 Feb 2003, 19:17
by ghostofsin
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???
Henry Cooper
Posted: 23 Feb 2003, 18:44
by muray
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)
Posted: 24 Feb 2003, 05:09
by phil
Which Henry Cooper???
Posted: 05 Mar 2003, 11:48
by enrique
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.
Posted: 12 Mar 2003, 19:12
by overhand_right
are you referring to the british henry cooper?