British heavyweight legend Henry Cooper has passed away.

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  1. sportofkings

    sportofkings Boxing Junkie banned

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    Seen in the Brit forum and from a few sources on the internet that Britsh boxing legend Henry Cooper has died at the age of 76. He was a great heavyweight and a great man from what ive heard. Rip Henry, boxing fans will miss you. He gave us all a lot of great memories.

    [url]http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-1382545/Sir-Henry-Cooper-dies-aged-76.html[/url]
     
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  2. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    too bad sirhenrycooper6 isn't around for this, although he probably already knows about it....
    R.I.P Henry...
     
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  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    RIP. Great ambassador for the sport.
     
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  4. janitor

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    R.I.P our Enry!
     
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  5. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    rest in peace. you made a prime ali look like a bitchass, even if it was only for a moment
     
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  6. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A good fighter, who always seemed to give his best, that left hook would of caused quite a bit of fun, in today's 200lbs division!
     
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  7. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    One thing that is clear is that Ali always held him in high regard after that left hook.
     
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  8. Unforgiven

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    Sad news indeed.
    R.I.P Our 'Enry
     
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  9. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    R.I.P

    He was a good heavyweight, but he did fall short of being a great heavyweight.

    He was a great man though and was a icon for English boxing.
     
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  10. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    British boxing indeed, my Grandad and in particular, my Scottish Granny loved him.
     
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  11. Jorodz

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    rip sir henry
     
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  12. Rasch

    Rasch Guest

    Sad news!
     
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  13. Duodenum

    Duodenum Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I was hoping he'd be around for the fiftieth anniversary of his most famous moment, but I'm sure it'll be plenty well remembered when the time comes. (Bet we know what Ali's playing over and over in his mind today!) How about some rare action color footage of his final British win?

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5usCZWXXxUo[/ame][ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TA9rbAke2I[/ame]
     
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  14. Meast

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    Sad news indeed
     
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  15. Swarmer

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