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My Take
Henry Cooper is one of those figures who transcended his sport. Born in London in 1934, the 188cm heavyweight held British and Commonwealth titles undefeated for twelve years, and his famous left hook that floored a young Muhammad Ali still echoes in British memory. What moves me is not just the record but the affection: two BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards and an eventual knighthood reflect a man loved for character as much as power. He passed in 2011, but the phrase "a gentleman's fists" feels written for him. I tip my hat with real respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Henry Cooper
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘンリー・クーパー
- Reading
- へんりー・くーぱー
- Born
- May 3, 1934 – May 1, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 1967 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
- 1970 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
- 2000 Knight Bachelor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Henry Cooper born?
May 3, 1934 – May 1, 2011.
Where is Henry Cooper from?
Henry Cooper is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Henry Cooper do?
Henry Cooper works as boxer.
How tall is Henry Cooper?
Henry Cooper is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.