COOPER, HENRY


Meaning of COOPER, HENRY in English

Cooper, Henry BrE AmE

(1934–) a British ↑ boxer who was European HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION from 1968 to 1969, and from 1970 to 1971. He is known for having hit Muhammed Ali so hard that he fell down when they fought in 1963. His official title is Sir Henry Cooper.

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