Sir Henry Cooper

Sir Henry Cooper was born on 3^rd May 1934. He was a heavyweight boxer from England, best-known for his powerful left hook.

His Achievements:-                                                                               

• The first man to receive the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award twice in 1967 and 1970
• Designated as an Officer of the Order of British Empire (OBE) in 1969
• Honored with the "Order of St. Gregory the Great" in 1978, and received the honor of Knighthood in 2000
• He earned the title of Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion that he sustained from 12 January 1959 to 13 March 1971
• Bestowed with the title of British Heavyweight Champion on 24 March 1970 that he sustained till 13 March 1971