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Born on August 4, 1956, Gerry Cooney is from Manhattan, New York, United States. Public records list Gerry Cooney as a boxer. The age as of 2026 is 70. Schooling on record includes Walt Whitman High School, South Huntington. Awards on record include New Jersey Hall of Fame (2019).
My Take
Gerry Cooney is a fighter I remember with a touch of melancholy. With more than 85 percent of his wins by knockout, he was one of the most devastating punchers heavyweight boxing has ever produced, dismantling fading legends like Ken Norton and Ron Lyle. Yet across two title shots he never reached the summit, and that near-miss is exactly what makes him so human to me. The 2019 New Jersey Hall of Fame induction reads as a deserved homecoming. A Leo with real star quality and a frightening right hand, worth remembering.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gerry Cooney
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリー・クーニー
- Reading
- じぇりー・くーにー
- Born
- August 4, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Occupation
- boxer
2. Background
- High school
- Walt Whitman High School, South Huntington
Awards & achievements
- 2019 New Jersey Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry%20Cooney
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q734244
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gerry Cooney born?
Born August 4, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Gerry Cooney from?
Gerry Cooney is from Manhattan, New York, United States.
What does Gerry Cooney do?
Gerry Cooney works as boxer.