Gerry Cooney
Gerry Cooney | |
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Cooney in 2011 | |
| Born | Gerald Arthur Cooney August 24, 1956 |
| Other names | Gentleman |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Reach | 81 in (206 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 3 |
Gerald Arthur Cooney (born August 24, 1956) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1990. He challenged twice for world heavyweight titles in 1982 and 1987. He is widely regarded as one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight history. He beat Ken Norton and S. T. Gordon and Ron Lyle and Jimmy Young late in their careers. He boasts an 85.7% knockout to win percentage.