Gerry Cooney was a Heavyweight boxer who is best known for his brutal fight with Heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. Don King dubbed him "The Great White Hope."

1. Born: August 4, 1956
2. Birth Place: Manhattan, New York
3. Record: 28-3
4. KO's: 23

• Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
• BoxRec.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'7"
  • Reach: 81"
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Division: Heavyweight
  • Record: Wins - 28
  • Losses - 3
  • Wins By KO - 23

• August 4, 1956: Born

• 1977: Begins Professional Career

• 1981: KO's Former Heavyweight Champion Ken Norton In Just 54 Seconds

• 1982: Cooney's Trainer Stops His Title Fight With Larry Holmes In 13th Round

• 1987: Knocked Out In 5th Round By Michael Spinks

• 1990: Loses In Just 2 Rounds To George Foreman

• 1990: Retires From Boxing

• Hall of Fame Memorabilia: Gerry Cooney Memorabilia

• Amazon.com: Gerry Cooney

• eBay: Gerry Cooney Auctions

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