George Foreman had ruled, in fact terrorised, the heavyweight division in 1973 and 1974. Gerry Cooney had been a genuine … read more “Foreman Vs. Cooney – Three Comebacks For The Price Of One”
Rewind to October of 1981, and there were two heavyweight champions – Larry Holmes, the WBC ruler as well as … read more “What If: Mike Weaver Vs. Gerry Cooney?”
Both men had been in with Larry Holmes: Michael Spinks making a piece of boxing history in defeating the ageing … read more “35 Years Ago Today: Spinks Clobbers Cooney To Set Up Dream Fight With Tyson”
The Most Hyped Heavyweight Fight Of The Decade
The absolute monster of a heavyweight fight that took place 40 years … read more “40 Years Ago Today: Larry Holmes Vs. Gerry Cooney”
Heavyweight legends Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney are currently touring the UK, primarily to recall and to celebrate their huge … read more “Gerry Cooney On The Larry Holmes Fight: “Today’s Times, We Would’ve Fought Three Or Four Times””
Gerry Cooney seemed to have it all and he seemed to be on his way to the top of the … read more “What If: Gerry Cooney Had Had More Fights Going Into His Challenge Of Larry Holmes?”
They’re good friends now and have been for some time, yet back in 1982, Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney did … read more “Larry Holmes And Gerry Cooney Headed To The UK For Speaking Appearances Ahead Of 40th Anniversary Of Their Epic Fight”
Though the fight was much maligned when it happened, or even before then; the critics having a field day when … read more “What George Foreman Said After His Fight With Gerry Cooney: You Only Meet Three Genuine Punchers Throughout Your Career”