1980s heavyweight powerhouse Gerry Cooney engaged in a number of massive fights, often times against fellow big punchers. Today, long retired and with a fine … continue
Gerry Cooney, who is far happier in retirement than he ever was in the ring, celebrates his 67th birthday today. The 1980s superstar (and he … continue
George Foreman had ruled, in fact terrorised, the heavyweight division in 1973 and 1974. Gerry Cooney had been a genuine heavyweight superstar sensation of a … continue
Rewind to October of 1981, and there were two heavyweight champions – Larry Holmes, the WBC ruler as well as the lineal boss, and Mike … continue
Both men had been in with Larry Holmes: Michael Spinks making a piece of boxing history in defeating the ageing Holmes in 1985, Gerry Cooney … continue
The Most Hyped Heavyweight Fight Of The Decade The absolute monster of a heavyweight fight that took place 40 years ago today, between defending champ … continue
Heavyweight legends Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney are currently touring the UK, primarily to recall and to celebrate their huge June 1982 showdown that took … continue
Gerry Cooney seemed to have it all and he seemed to be on his way to the top of the heavyweight division. Tall, athletic, hungry … continue
They’re good friends now and have been for some time, yet back in 1982, Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney did not get along. At all. … continue
Though the fight was much maligned when it happened, or even before then; the critics having a field day when the fight was announced, today, … continue