RIP Bert Cooper

RIP. Pancreatic cancer took out Jonathon Gold, the food critic, recently, and Bushwick Bill appears to be nearly terminal with it.

 

RIP Smokin' Bert Cooper.

 

Saw Bert live a couple of times, including against Holy. Not the most dedicated to training in the history of the sport but came to fight and could be a tough out for anyone.

There was a rumor going around for some time that Bert was Joe Frazier’s illegitimate son — which makes sense in a lot of ways (Joe took Bert under his wing, he used Joe’s nickname, think he may have even lived in Joe’s gym for a time) but was never proven (at least not publicly).

 

RIP, terrible news

 

RIP Champ...…...

 

Sad loss. Hard man.
Was still pretty coherent in interviews too. RIP to one of most colorful HW characters ever.

 

Always a big fan of Cooper. Someone was gonna hit the canvas every time he stepped in the ring.

Didn't know he was so ill. RIP.

A classic for you all to enjoy in the man's honour.

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Bert Cooper was good tough fighter. R.I.P Bert Cooper.

 

Man that Holyfield fight, edge of the seat!

 

Sad to hear.

 

Rest in peace, Bert Cooper.

 

Damn, RIP one of the most exciting fighters ever.

 

enjoyed his fights! god speed, champ!

 

Sad news.

I followed almost all of his career. First saw him on ESPN in 1985. He certainly brought a lot of excitement to boxing.

 

Sad news. RIP Burt. You entertained me on many an occasion and always remained a fighter fans could relate to.