40 Years Ago: When Ultimate Fan-favourite Bert Cooper Went Pro
Who from the always lively and dangerous fighting arena lived a more up-and-down, almost always colorful life than Bertram Cooper—aka “Smokin’ Bert?” The warrior from … continue
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60 Years Ago Today: Clay Vs. Cooper And The Birth Of A Myth That Endured For Decades
Sixty years ago today in London, England, a fight took place that grew and grew mythologically, with each passing year adding more and more willing … continue
On This Day: When Riddick Bowe Banged Out Bert Cooper
Fan-favourite Bert Cooper was known as a fighter who could give an opponent sheer hell on any given night, while “Smokin’ Bert” was also known … continue
30 Years Ago: When Michael Moorer And Bert Cooper Went To War
n May of 1992, Evander Holyfield was the heavyweight champion of the world and there was no doubt about it. Yet when it came to … continue
Some Memorable Fights That Took Place On St. Valentine’s Day
Saint Valentine’s Day – a time when most people are busy getting romantic. For some prizefighters, the day proved to be anything but a love-in. … continue