Who was Sir Henry Cooper?

Q: Who was Sir Henry Cooper?


A: Sir Henry Cooper was an English heavyweight boxer known for the power of his left hook.

Q: What was Sir Henry Cooper's famous nickname?


A: Sir Henry Cooper's famous nickname was "Enry's 'Ammer" (Henry's hammer).

Q: Did Sir Henry Cooper ever knock down Muhammad Ali?


A: Yes, Sir Henry Cooper knocked down Muhammad Ali early in Ali's career.

Q: What titles did Sir Henry Cooper hold?


A: Sir Henry Cooper held the British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight titles several times.

Q: Did Sir Henry Cooper ever challenge Muhammad Ali for the world heavyweight championship?


A: Yes, Sir Henry Cooper unsuccessfully challenged Ali for the world heavyweight championship in 1966.

Q: What did Sir Henry Cooper do after retiring from boxing?


A: After retiring from boxing, Sir Henry Cooper was a television and radio personality.

Q: What was unique about Sir Henry Cooper's achievements?


A: Sir Henry Cooper was the first (and today one of just three people) to twice win the public vote for BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award. He is also the only boxer to be awarded a knighthood.

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