Sonny Liston vs Henry Cooper fight in Sept 1965, who wins?

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

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    Sonny Liston vs Henry Cooper in Sept 1965, who wins? Liston fresh from his first round knockout loss to Muhammad Ali in May 1965, takes on Cooper in London. Can Henry score an upset.?
     
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  2. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Liston KO's him if I remember rightly Coopers manager or team ? Once said "I wouldn't let Cooper in the same ring, the same building, the same state, as Sonny Liston"

    I think that answers your question very bluntly Richard.
     
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  3. Richard M Murrieta

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    It does.
     
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  4. Liston73

    Liston73 Active Member banned Full Member

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    No.
     
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  5. Richard M Murrieta

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    I knew you would say this Sonny. Lol.
     
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  6. SuzieQ49

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    Cooper's manager Jim Wicks said, "We don't even want to meet Liston walking down the same street."
     
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  7. Cecil

    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I’d be surprised if Henry got past the first round.
     
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  8. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I would too. Even tho Henry was prone to cuts, it wouldn't be the case here.
    Sonny would have him hurt within seconds.
    Liston ko 1
     
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  9. Vic The Gambler

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    If Liston was hungry, I would say Liston by 1st round KO. If he wasn’t on top of his game then 2nd round KO
     
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  10. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    Poor old Henry doesn`t deserve to suffer a fight with Liston
     
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  11. MarkusFlorez99

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    Mismatch
     
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  12. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Yea i think Henry was on board with that. I recall him making a similar statement.
     
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