Mar 08 2023
Bunce Diary: Henry Cooper was more than just a bleeder
It’s about time that Henry Cooper was remembered in the right way, writes Steve Bunce
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Jun 08 2022
10 Count: London’s greatest ever pro heavyweights
As Daniel Dubois looks to become the latest heavyweight from London to make his mark on the world stage, here are 10 other heavyweights born in the nation’s capital who did just that…
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Dec 13 2021
Jim Cooper – Henry’s twin brother
What about Jim Cooper? Remembering the lesser-known Cooper brother and other fighting twins
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May 03 2021
Sir Henry Cooper – An appreciation
Henry Cooper was England’s most beloved fighter. Looking back on a meeting with a man whose name was synonymous with decency and courage. By Thomas Hauser
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Mar 16 2021
Henry Cooper vs Joe Bugner revisited
Steve Bunce remembers Henry Cooper vs Joe Bugner, an unforgettable night in British boxing, 50 years on
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Feb 25 2021
When Muhammad Ali became the champion
Muhammad Ali or Cassius Clay as he was then known upset Sonny Liston on February 25 1964, writes Matt Christie
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Feb 13 2021
The life of a boxing photographer
Derek Rowe has had lunch with Muhammad Ali, chauffeured Henry Cooper, drunk tea with Ted Kid Lewis and been thrown out of clubs with Terry Downes. In his own words, the veteran photographer recounts a…
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Nov 15 2020
The 10 British title fight victories of Henry Cooper
Henry Cooper was victorious in 10 British heavyweight title fights during his career
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May 21 2020
10 London football stadiums that hosted big fights
On the anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s fight with Henry Cooper at Highbury, we list 10 London football stadiums that have hosted boxing
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Jun 18 2019
My Night: Henry Cooper tells the story of his two-fight rivalry with Muhammad Ali
Henry Cooper knew it was bad news against Muhammad Ali when he felt his own warm blood against his skin