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General Topics => Other Sports (Not Football) => Topic started by: Eric on May 01, 2011, 21:28:03 PM

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: Eric on May 01, 2011, 21:28:03 PM

A real gentleman and a talented boxer cheated out of the World Title by Angelo Dundee.

RIP Sir Henry

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/13256045.stm

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: Highlander on May 01, 2011, 21:36:32 PM

A gentleman indeed Eric. Not sure about being cheated out of the World Title but that's not important right now.

I well remember Harry Carpenter's commentary "He's given it to Bugner"

R.I.P. Sir

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: Highlander on May 01, 2011, 21:44:51 PM

They say things happen in threes....

Ted Lowe, Eddie Turnball and Henry Cooper:(

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: Scunner on May 01, 2011, 21:45:02 PM

World title or not, a legend of the 20th Century and there aren't too many of those. RIP to a great (gentle) man.

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: BM06 on May 01, 2011, 21:47:56 PM

RIP Sir Henrey, a legend and a true gent, I first meet him in the 70s always had time for us amateurs, done untold work for charity, but always kept his dignity, when others aroud him lost theirs, a hero of mine, and a very tall man in all senses of the word, god bless you and sleep well Sir H  8) ;)

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: tinkerman on May 01, 2011, 21:52:03 PM

and Ted Lowe, RIP two great British sporting legends:(

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: bewva on May 01, 2011, 23:35:22 PM

RIP indeed, Sir Henry was a great man.

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: scorcher on May 02, 2011, 06:45:02 AM

Sad indeed but what memories he leaves behind for us. A credit in the sometimes dark side of the sport.

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: ringo on May 02, 2011, 06:56:43 AM

sad day a true british boxing legend Henry Cooper 3 lonsdale belts and one  of the best left hookers in the game R.I.P. Henry

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: Dempava on May 02, 2011, 07:31:53 AM

I had the honour of meeting Henry at Fulford golf course York. He was playing in a Pro Am game with Ian Woosnam. He kept us entertained walking round the course with stories and the odd joke. A true gentleman. R.I.P. Henry

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: davybill on May 02, 2011, 07:50:41 AM

henry was a inspiratiion to all up and coming boxers, including myself,
had the pleasure to box for trophy he had donated to the forces,
when he served his national service.
r.i.p. king henry.

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: patrice on May 02, 2011, 09:18:48 AM

RIP Henry

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: valleyboy on May 02, 2011, 09:53:46 AM

RIP Sir Henry, sporting giant,true gentleman, decent human being, you will be truly missed.

Title: Henry Cooper RIP
Post by: savoyboy on May 02, 2011, 12:55:26 PM

Meet him lots of times at work,when we shook hands i could never get over the size of his
  hands,He always had time for a chat and a joke.
    r.i.p We will miss you.