Fighting as an amateur, Gerry Cooney won international tournaments in England, Wales, and Scotland, as well as the New York Golden Gloves titles. He won two New York Golden Gloves Championships, …

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Jan 8, 2015 · From the time he first attracted public notice — when he won two Golden Gloves, got invited to the Olympic trials, and boxed in Europe — Gerry Cooney won fans with his gentle, …

Nine wins followed and Cooney gained attention as a future contender, although his opponents were carefully chosen. He moved up a weight class and fought future world cruiserweight champion S. T. …

Apr 19, 2025 · Gerry Cooney’s story is one of power, promise, and perseverance. While he never captured a heavyweight title, he remains one of the most memorable and beloved figures in boxing …

Feb 10, 2023 · He was bullied and beaten by the heavy-drinking ironworker and Cooney and his five siblings had different hiding places from their father’s rage. Yet he believes Tony Cooney’s intentions …

Feb 5, 2025 · Gerry Cooney, born Gerald Arthur Cooney on August 24, 1956, in Huntington Station, Long Island, New York, is a former professional boxer and philanthropist. Known for his devastating …

Gerry Cooney, a name that resonates with boxing enthusiasts as one of the most fearsome punchers in heavyweight history, emerged from a humble Irish-Catholic background on Long Island to become a …

Gerry Cooney was a hard-hitting American heavyweight known for his devastating left hook, courage in the ring, and enduring popularity with fans and the media.

Jerry Cooney is an Irish-American former professional boxer who gained recognition for his fight against Larry Holmes and his victory over Ken Norton. He was born on Long Island into a family of Irish …