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Bertram Cooper also known as Smokin' Bert Cooper is a heavyweight boxer

Boxing

Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...

, most famous for his devastating punching power and several wild brawls in the 1990s.

Pro career

Cooper came out of Philadelphia and was trained in his early years by ex-champ Joe Frazier, and rose in the rankings with a series of explosive knockouts in the Cruiserweight division. Unable to get a world title shot despite winning the NABF belt and defeating Olympic gold medallist Henry Tillman

Henry Tillman

Henry Durand Tillman is a former American boxer.-Amateur Career:Tillman twice defeated Mike Tyson as an amateur, winning both bouts via close decisions. Tillman went on to win heavyweight Gold at the Los Angeles Olympics....

and future world champion Tyrone Booze

Tyrone Booze

Tyrone Booze is a former boxer who held the World Boxing Organization cruiserweight world championship.Booze became a professional boxer in 1982 and had mixed success during his early career...

, he began boxing in the heavyweight division, knocking out Willie DeWitt in 2 rounds but being stopped in 8 rounds by numer 1 ranked heavyweight contender Carl "The Truth" Williams and 2 rounds by George Foreman

George Foreman

George Edward Foreman is an American two-time former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Olympic gold medalist, ordained Baptist minister, author and successful entrepreneur...

.

In 1990 having failed to secure a Cruiserweight world title fight Cooper moved to Heavyweight permanently, knocking out top 5 ranked Orlin Norris

Orlin Norris

Orlin Levance Norris, born October 4, 1965 in Lubbock, TX, is an American boxer who held the WBA cruiserweight title and fought in several noteworthy boxing matches in the 1980s and 1990s...

and claming his NABF title. He lost the title in his first defence, outpointed over 12 by undefeated Olympic gold medallist Ray Mercer

Ray Mercer

"Merciless" Ray Mercer is an American professional boxer, former Olympic Gold Medalist and WBO heavyweight title holder who resides in Fayetteville, North Carolina...

in an explosive brawl. Later the same year he was KO'd in 2 rounds by fast-rising Riddick Bowe

Riddick Bowe

Riddick Lamont Bowe is a retired American boxer. He is a two-time heavyweight champion and a former undisputed heavyweight champion...

and his career looked over. However Cooper bounced back in 1991, stopping Joe Hipp

Joe Hipp

Joe "The Boss" Hipp is a retired professional Native American Heavyweight boxer. Hipp, a member of Blackfoot Tribe became the first Native American to challenge for the world heavyweight championship of boxing on August 19, 1995 when he fought WBA champion Bruce Seldon at the MGM Grand Las Vegas...

in 5 rounds then being matched on short notice with Evander Holyfield

Evander Holyfield

Evander Holyfield is a professional boxer from the United States. He is a former undisputed world champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, earning him the nickname "The Real Deal"...

for the undisputed heavyweight championship after two opponents dropped out. In a rousing bout Cooper came off the floor in the first round to deck Holyfield in the 3rd, the two exchanging huge blows before the referee saved Cooper in the 7th.

The spectacular fight made Cooper a big name and he would be matched in many high profile fights over the years. In June 1992 he boxed undefeated Michael Moorer

Michael Moorer

Michael Lee Moorer is a retired American boxer who is a former light heavyweight and heavyweight World Champion.-Biography:Moorer is a native of Monessen, Pennsylvania, which is in Southwestern Pennsylvania.-Professional career:...

for the vacant WBO title, knocking Moorer down twice but also going down twice himself before being stopped in the 5th. The hard living lifestyle of Cooper (he battled drug addicition throughout his career) took its toll and his career went downhill from this point, being outpointed by veteran Mike Weaver for an obscure title in China then losing to prospects like Corrie Sanders

Corrie Sanders

Cornelius "Corrie" Johannes Sanders is a South African former professional boxer. In 2003 he became the WBO heavyweight champion by defeating Wladimir Klitschko via a second-round knock out that is considered one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight boxing history and won Ring Magazine upset of...

, Chris Byrd

Chris Byrd

Chris Cornelius Byrd is a retired and former professional boxer. He is the former WBO and IBF heavyweight champion. His nickname is "Rapid Fire".- Early life :...

, Fres Oquendo

Fres Oquendo

Fres Oquendo was born April 1, 1973 in Puerto Rico, and is a professional heavyweight boxer.He had a successful amateur background.-Amateur career:He had an amateur record of 105-51990 178 lb. Springfield Golden Gloves Champion1992 178 lb...

, and Joe Mesi

Joe Mesi

"Baby" Joe Mesi is an American boxer and politician from Tonawanda, New York. He is a registered member of the Democratic Party.- Early life :...

. On June 18, 2010, Cooper, aged 44, made a successful comeback after eight years out of the ring, a sixth round knockout of Corey Winfield in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

North Carolina

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Personal

His hometown is Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...

, USA. He is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

Professional boxing record

Luis Ortiz

Luis Ortiz (boxer)

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|TKO
|2
|23/04/2011
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Gabe Brown
|SD
|10
|26/02/2011
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Corey Winfield
|KO
|6
|18/06/2010
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Darroll Wilson

Darroll Lamont Wilson is a professional boxer. He is a journeyman heavyweight best known for his performances against more notable contenders.-Pro Boxing Career:...

|TKO
|4
|20/09/2002
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Craig Tomlinson
|UD
|10
|22/06/2002
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Joe Mesi

"Baby" Joe Mesi is an American boxer and politician from Tonawanda, New York. He is a registered member of the Democratic Party.- Early life :...

|TKO
|7
|27/07/2001
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Fres Oquendo

|UD
|10
|16/10/1999
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Brian Yates
|TKO
|4
|19/06/1999
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Derrick Jefferson

Derrick Lavon Jefferson is a heavyweight turned boxer.-Amateur:Jefferson became the 1994 National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Champion handing Michael Grant his only amateur loss in the semifinals.-Pro:...

|TKO
|2
|04/03/1999
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Anthony Green
|UD
|8
|19/09/1997
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Richie Melito
|KO
|1
|29/07/1997
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Samson Po'uha

-Amateur:As an amateur, Po'uha was a National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Champion in 1991 and United States amateur Super Heavyweight champion in 1992.-Pro:After turning pro in 1992, Po'uha showed good power, but was often out of shape ....

|TKO
|4
|22/04/1997
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Chris Byrd

Chris Cornelius Byrd is a retired and former professional boxer. He is the former WBO and IBF heavyweight champion. His nickname is "Rapid Fire".- Early life :...

|UD
|10
|18/03/1997
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Alexander Zolkin
|TKO
|9
|23/06/1995
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George Harris
|KO
|1
|30/07/1994
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Jeremy Williams

Jeremy Williams (boxer)

Jeremy Williams is a former professional boxer and mixed martial artist.-Amateur career:As an amateur, he was the 1989 and 1990 United States amateur Light Heavyweight champion and the 1990 and 1991 National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight champion, and is a member of the Golden Gloves hall of...

|DQ
|7
|24/06/1994
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Joe Savage
|KO
|1
|22/04/1994
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Larry Donald

Larry Ali Donald is a professional heavyweight boxer, who competed for the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.-Professional career:...

|TKO
|7
|14/04/1994
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Craig Petersen
|SD
|3
|03/12/1993
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Mike Robinson
|TKO
|3
|18/11/1993
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Corrie Sanders

|TKO
|3
|26/06/1993
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Derek Williams
|UD
|10
|25/03/1993
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Mike Weaver
|UD
|10
|27/02/1993
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Rocky Pepeli
|TKO
|8
|15/09/1993
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David Jaco

David Jaco is a retired heavyweight boxer. He spent his career as a journeyman fighting boxers to build up their career records. He retired in 1994 with 24 wins , 25 losses , and 1 draw.-Career:...

|UD
|10
|11/07/1993
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Michael Moorer

|TKO
|5
|15/05/1993
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Cecil Coffee
|TKO
|2
|15/02/1993
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Evander Holyfield

|TKO
|7
|23/11/1991
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Joe Hipp

|TKO
|5
|18/10/1991
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Anthony Wade
|TKO
|8
|08/08/1991
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Conroy Nelson
|TKO
|9
|11/05/1991
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Loren Ross

Loren "The Boss" Ross is a former professional heavyweight boxer.- Amateur career :Ross won the 1984, 1985, and 1986 United States Amateur Light Heavyweight Championships. This feat was also accomplished by future Heavyweight Champions Cassius Clay known better as Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks...

|TKO
|8
|26/02/1991
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Riddick Bowe

Riddick Lamont Bowe is a retired American boxer. He is a two-time heavyweight champion and a former undisputed heavyweight champion...

|KO
|2
|25/10/1990
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Ray Mercer

"Merciless" Ray Mercer is an American professional boxer, former Olympic Gold Medalist and WBO heavyweight title holder who resides in Fayetteville, North Carolina...

|UD
|12
|05/08/1990
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Orlin Norris

Orlin Levance Norris, born October 4, 1965 in Lubbock, TX, is an American boxer who held the WBA cruiserweight title and fought in several noteworthy boxing matches in the 1980s and 1990s...

|TKO
|8
|17/02/1990
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Mike Cohen
|ND
|8
|09/12/1989
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Rick Hoard
|TKO
|1
|28/09/1989
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George Foreman

George Edward Foreman is an American two-time former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Olympic gold medalist, ordained Baptist minister, author and successful entrepreneur...

|RTD
|2
|01/06/1989
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Nate Miller

Nate Miller born August 3, 1963 in Philadelphia, PA, was a professional boxer in the Cruiserweight division.Miller, known as "Mister" Nate Miller, turned pro in 1986 and in 1994 landed a shot at IBF Cruiserweight Title holder Alfred Cole, but lost a decision...

|TKO
|7
|15/02/1989
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Tony Morrison
|TKO
|9
|27/09/1988
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Everett Martin

Everett Wayne Martin , also known as Bigfoot Martin is a former professional boxer. He is a journeyman heavyweight best known for his performances against more notable contenders.-Pro Boxing Career:...

|UD
|10
|01/06/1988
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Tony Fulilangi
|TKO
|4
|15/03/1988
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Tim Bullock
|TKO
|3
|04/12/1987
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Andre McCall
|TKO
|6
|20/11/1987
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Carl Williams

Carl Williams (boxer)

Carl Williams is a retired American boxer from Belle Glade, Florida who fought in several noteworthy boxing matches in the 1980s and 1990s...

|RTD
|8
|21/06/1987
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Willie de Wit

William Theodore "Willie" de Wit is a Canadian lawyer and retired professional Canadian boxer. De Wit fought for Canada and won the Heavyweight silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics...

|TKO
|2
|14/02/1987
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Carlos Hernandez
|TKO
|8
|02/12/1986
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Spencer Chavis
|TKO
|8
|10/10/1986
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Tyrone Booze
|SD
|12
|26/08/1986
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Henry Tillman

|UD
|12
|15/06/1986
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Oscar Holman
|TKO
|10
|18/04/1986
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Reggie Gross

Reggie Gross was a journeyman heavyweight boxer in the 1980s. His most notable wins were upsets of undefeated Smokin' Bert Cooper and outstanding amateur and 14-0 pro Jimmy Clark ....

|TKO
|8
|31/01/1986
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Cedric Parsons
|KO
|1
|11/12/1985
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|Win
|9–0
|align=left|Ray Davison
|UD
|6
|09/10/1985
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Tim Davenport
|TKO
|1
|03/08/1985
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Larry Givens

Larry Givens is a retired American heavyweight boxer.-Professional career:Givens had a long career, which spanned 18 years and 50 fights, ending with a record of 3-46 with 3 knockouts and one No Decision. Givens' career in professional boxing began in April 1981 with a loss to Arthur Artwell...

|TKO
|3
|20/05/1985
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Jim Jones
|KO
|1
|09/05/1985
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Lorenzo Boyd
|KO
|1
|18/04/1985
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|Win
|4–0
|align=left|Alvin Fuggs
|KO
|1
|23/02/1985
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Ian Priest
|TKO
|1
|24/11/1984
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|Win
|2–0
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Mark Young
|TKO
|2
|30/10/1984
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Dennis Caldwell
|KO
|1
|11/09/1984
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