Henry Cooper
Boxing
United Kingdom
| Full Name | Sir Henry Cooper |
| Profession / Role | Retired Boxer |
| Date of Birth | 03 May, 1934 |
| Place of Birth | London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 01 May, 2011 |
Sir Henry Cooper was born on 3rd 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
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