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Born on May 3, 1934 in London, Roman Empire, Henry Cooper was a boxer. Henry Cooper died on May 1, 2011 at the age of 76. Awards on record include Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award (1967, 1970) and 1 more. The listed height was 188 cm.
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
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- boxer
2. Background
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. Links
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 Henry Cooper born?
Born May 3, 1934.
When did Henry Cooper die?
Died May 1, 2011, aged 76.
Where was Henry Cooper from?
Henry Cooper was from London, Roman Empire.
What did Henry Cooper do?
Henry Cooper worked as boxer.
How tall was Henry Cooper?
Henry Cooper was 188 cm.