Sir Henry Cooper dies at 76
Former boxer Sir Henry Cooper has died aged 76.
Cooper, a former British heavyweight champion, died just two days before his 77th birthday
He passed away at his son's house at Oxted in Surrey.
Sir Henry, who was knighted in 2000, is best remembered for two famous clashes with Muhammad Ali in the 1960s.
He floored Ali in the fourth round with 'Enry's Ammer' - his trademark left hook - but Ali eventually won the 1963 non-title fight at Wembley.
Ali triumphed again when they boxed three years later but Cooper remained a favourite with the British public.
Date published :
01 May 2011 - 21:30:03
