R.I.P Sir Henry Cooper

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  1. Scott-Robson

    Scott-Robson Active Member Full Member

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    Very, very sad.

    R.I.P Sir Henry.
     
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  2. DOM5153

    DOM5153 They Cannot Run Forever Full Member

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    Just heard on BBC3, shocked...

    R I P Sir Henry Cooper
     
    DOM5153, May 1, 2011
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  3. Money Shot

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    Surprised and saddened. RIP Henry.
     
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  4. hussleman

    hussleman Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    RIP , he fought the best he could.
     
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  5. duranimal

    duranimal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jeezus:-( i grew up with him, he was & all of our 1st impression about boxing, as a kid it was always Henry on the box having a scrap:smoke he had a good & long life, terrible shame when anyone passes on:verysad
     
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  6. cuchulain

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  7. simon850

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    Cooper, whose hammer of a left hook famously floored the greatest boxer of them all, died at his son's home in Oxted, Surrey, two days before his 77th birthday.

    Three-time world heavyweight champion Ali said: 'I am at a loss for words over the death of my friend, Henry Cooper. I was not aware he was ill.
    'I visited with him two summers ago during a brief visit to Windsor as part of the Equestrian Games being held there. He was in good humour and looked quite fit.

    'Henry always had a smile for me; a warm and embracing smile. It was always a pleasure being in Henry's company.
    'I will miss my old friend. He was a great fighter and a gentleman. My family and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family and loved ones.'

    Britain's WBA world heavyweight champion David Haye added: 'A true warrior and a great human being has passed away. Rest in peace.'
     
    simon850, May 2, 2011
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  8. David Sands

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    R.I.P Henry Cooper....
     
    David Sands, May 2, 2011
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  9. RagamuffinMan

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    Rest in peace, Sir Henry.

    A gentleman, a brave fighter and a man that possessed a fabulous left hook and will to win. I'm glad he'd put his grudge with Bugner to bed in 2008, as it never seemed fitting that a man of such honour and nobility should have anything but positive thoughts from his career.

    Ali's statement says it all. Remembered by a legend.

    A sad loss.
     
    RagamuffinMan, May 2, 2011
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  10. JoeLaTurkey

    JoeLaTurkey Active Member Full Member

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    Where the hell is the ESB homepage tribute? They put up **** articles but no tribute?
     
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  11. flydog

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    I'm sure Slater is beavering away as we speak!
     
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  12. Hitman-Fan

    Hitman-Fan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm sure Henry stuck another big left hook on Osama Bin Ladens chin while queuing for the Pearly Gates :p

    R.I.P Sir Henry Cooper
     
    Hitman-Fan, May 2, 2011
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  13. miketysonko

    miketysonko Boxing Addict Full Member

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    R.i.p
     
    miketysonko, May 2, 2011
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  14. kidgloves

    kidgloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    RIP Henry.
    True gent.
    God bless.
     
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  15. Neverchair

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    RIP Henry.

    I had the pleasure of listening to him speak about his career a few years ago and he came across as a geniunely lovely man.

    He will be missed.
     
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