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Gerry Cooney "Gentleman" is an American professional boxer with a 28-3-0 record. 24 of those wins came by knockout (86% KO rate).

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GerryCooney

“Gentleman”

Gerry Cooney

28

Wins24 KO · 86%

3

Losses

0

Draws31 tracked bouts

Height
6′6″
Reach
81″
Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
Feb 15, 1977
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Current streak
L2
Layoff
36.8 years
Last bout
L to George Foreman · KO · R2 · Jan 15, 1990

Complete Fight History

Showing 31 of 31

1990

JAN 15L toGeorge Foreman· KO · R2Convention Hall · AC28-3

1987

JUN 15L toMichael Spinks· TKO · R5Convention Hall · AC28-2

1986

MAY 31d.Eddie Gregg· KO · R1Cow Palace · SF28-1

1984

DEC 8d.George Chaplin· TKO · R2Veterans Memorial Coliseum · Phoenix27-1

SEP 29d.Philipp Brown· TKO · R4Sullivan Arena · Anchorage26-1

1982

JUN 11L toLarry Holmes· TKO · R13Caesars · LV25-1

1981

MAY 11d.Ken Norton· TKO · R1MSG · NYC25-0

1980

OCT 24d.Ron Lyle· KO · R1Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum · Hempstead24-0

MAY 25d.Jimmy Young· TKO · R4Convention Hall · AC23-0

1979

DEC 14d.Leroy Boone· TKO · R6Convention Hall · AC22-0

NOV 9d.John "Dino" Denis· TKO · R3MSG · NYC21-0

OCT 9d.Malik Dozier· KO · R6Long Island Arena · Commack20-0

AUG 22d.Broderick Mason· KO · R4Felt Forum · NYC19-0

JUN 29d.Tom Prater· TKO · R2Felt Forum · NYC18-0

FEB 26d.Charlie Johnson· KO · R1Felt Forum · NYC17-0

JAN 13d.Eddie Lopez· UDConvention Center · Miami Beach16-0

1978

DEC 15d.Grady Daniels· RTD · R5Felt Forum · NYC15-0

NOV 1d.Sam McGill· UDWestchester County Center · White Plains14-0

OCT 4d.Charley Polite· KO · R4Westchester County Center · White Plains13-0

JUN 22d.G. G. Maldonado· TKOMSG · NYC12-0

MAR 17d.S. T. Gordon· DQ · R4The Aladdin · LV11-0

FEB 11d.Gary Bates· KO · R4LV Hilton · LV10-0

JAN 27d.Austin Johnson· KO · R1Calderone Concert Hall · Hempstead9-0

JAN 14d.Terry Lee Kidd· KO · R1Colonie Hill · Hauppauge8-0

1977

DEC 21d.Jimmie Sykes· KO · R1Roll-O Rama · NYC7-0

NOV 30d.Quinnie Locklear· KO · R1Westchester County Center · White Plains6-0

NOV 18d.Joe Maye· KO · R4MSG · NYC5-0

AUG 3d.Matt Robinson· PTSMSG · NYC4-0

MAR 20d.Jose Rosario· KO · R2Exposition Center · Louisville3-0

MAR 2d.Jimmy Robertson· KO · R2MSG · NYC2-0

FEB 15d.Bill Jackson· KO · R1Sunnyside Garden Arena · NYC1-0

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Common Questions

What is Gerry Cooney's professional boxing record?
Gerry Cooney's professional record is 28-3, with 24 knockouts.
Has Gerry Cooney lost a fight?
Yes. Gerry Cooney has lost 3 professional fights and holds a 28-3 record.
When is Gerry Cooney's next fight?
Gerry Cooney does not have a scheduled fight on the books.
Is Gerry Cooney retired?
Gerry Cooney has not fought in over 36 years and has no scheduled bout — no official retirement has been recorded.