Bert Cooper

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Other people". Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Bertram Cooper (January 10, 1966 – May 10, 2019), nicknamed Smokin' Bert Cooper, was an American professional boxer who competed between 1984 and 2012. He fought Evander Holyfield, George Foreman, Riddick Bowe, Michael Moorer, Chris Byrd, Ray Mercer, and Corrie Sanders, among others. Cooper challenged three times for a world title, and was known for being in several wild fights, including his world title bouts with Holyfield and Moorer.

Professional career

Cooper came out of Philadelphia and was trained in his early years by ex-champ Joe Frazier, and rose in the rankings with a series of explosive knockouts in the Cruiserweight division. Unable to get a world title shot despite winning the NABF belt and defeating Olympic gold medallist Henry Tillman and future world champion Tyrone Booze, he began boxing in the heavyweight division, knocking out Willie DeWitt in 2 rounds but being stopped in 8 rounds by No. 1 ranked heavyweight contender Carl "The Truth" Williams and in 2 rounds by George Foreman.

In 1990, having failed to secure a cruiserweight world title fight, Cooper moved to heavyweight permanently, knocking out top 5-ranked Orlin Norris and claiming his NABF title. He lost the title in his first defense, outpointed over 12 by undefeated Olympic gold medallist Ray Mercer in an explosive brawl. Later the same year he was KO'd in 2 rounds by fast-rising Riddick Bowe and his career looked over. However, Cooper bounced back in 1991, stopping Joe Hipp in 5 rounds and then being matched on short notice with Evander Holyfield for the undisputed heavyweight championship after two opponents dropped out. Cooper came off the floor in the first round to stun Holyfield in the 3rd round (scoring the first knockdown of Holyfield in the process), the two exchanging big blows before the referee Mills Lane stopped the fight in the 7th.

The fight made Cooper a big name and he would be matched in many high-profile fights over the years. In June 1992 he boxed undefeated Michael Moorer for the vacant WBO title, knocking Moorer down twice but also going down twice himself before being stopped in the 5th. Cooper's career went downhill from this point, being outpointed by veteran Mike Weaver for the obscure National Boxing Association Heavyweight title in China and then losing to prospects like Corrie Sanders, Chris Byrd, Fres Oquendo, and Joe Mesi. On June 18, 2010, Cooper, aged 44, made a successful comeback after eight years out of the ring, a sixth-round knockout of Corey Winfield in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Personal

His hometown was Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, United States. He was Template:Convert tall. He died on May 10, 2019, from pancreatic cancer at the age of 53.[1][2]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
64 Loss 38–25 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carl Davis TKO 2 (6), 2:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 8, 2012 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Loss 38–24 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chauncy Welliver UD 10 Apr 5, 2012 Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC Continental Americas heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Loss 38–23 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Luis Ortiz TKO 2 (10), 1:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 23, 2011 Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 38–22 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gabe Brown SD 6 Feb 26, 2011 Club Europe, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 37–22 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Corey Winfield KO 6 (6), 2:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 18, 2010 Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Loss 36–22 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Darroll Wilson RTD 4 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 20, 2002 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 36–21 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Craig Tomlinson UD 10 Jun 22, 2002 Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won USA Pennsylvania State heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Loss 35–21 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Mesi TKO 7 (10), 0:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 27, 2001 Civic Center, Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Loss 35–20 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fres Oquendo UD 10 Oct 16, 1999 Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 35–19 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brian Yates TKO 4 (10), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 19, 1999 Genesis Center, Gary, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Loss 34–19 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Derrick Jefferson TKO 2 (10), 1:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 4, 1999 Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Loss 34–18 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Anthony Green UD 8 Sep 19, 1997 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 34–17 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Richie Melito KO 1 (12), 1:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 29, 1997 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Loss 33–17 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Samson Po'uha TKO 4 (10), 1:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 22, 1997 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Loss 33–16 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chris Byrd UD 10 Mar 18, 1997 IMA Center, Flint, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Loss 33–15 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alexander Zolkin TKO 9 (12), 2:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 23, 1995 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NABF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 33–14 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Harris KO 1 (10) Jul 30, 1994 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Loss 32–14 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jeremy Williams DQ 7 (10), 1:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 24, 1994 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cooper DQ'd for purposefully spitting mouthpiece
46 Win 32–13 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Savage KO 1 (10), 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 22, 1994 Civic Arena, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Loss 31–13 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Larry Donald TKO 7 (12), 1:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 14, 1994 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC Continental Americas heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Loss 31–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Craig Petersen SD 3 Dec 3, 1993 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". People's Choice One-Night Heavyweight TournamentScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 31–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Robinson TKO 3 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 28, 1993 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Loss 30–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Corrie Sanders TKO 3 (10), 1:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 26, 1993 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 30–10 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Derek Williams UD 10 Mar 25, 1993 Harrah's Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Loss 29–10 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Weaver UD 10 Feb 27, 1993 Capital City Gymnasium, Beijing, ChinaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant NBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 29–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rocky Pepeli TKO 8 (10), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 15, 1992 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 28–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". David Jaco UD 10 Jul 11, 1992 Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 27–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Michael Moorer TKO 5 (12), 2:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 15, 1992 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBO heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 27–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cecil Coffee TKO 2 (10), 1:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 15, 1992 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 26–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Evander Holyfield TKO 7 (12), 2:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 23, 1991 The Omni, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA and IBF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 26–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Hipp TKO 5 (10), 1:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 18, 1991 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 25–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Anthony Wade TKO 8 (19), 1:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 8, 1991 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 24–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Conroy Nelson TKO 9 (10), 2:23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 11, 1991 Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 23–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Loren Ross TKO 8 (10), 1:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 26, 1991 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 22–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Riddick Bowe KO 2 (10), 3:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 25, 1990 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 22–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ray Mercer UD 12 Aug 5, 1990 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost NABF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 22–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Orlin Norris TKO 8 (13), 1:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 17, 1990 Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NABF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 NC 21–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Cohen NC 8 Dec 9, 1989 Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 21–5 Rick Hoard TKO 1 (6), 1:23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 28, 1989 Finky's Bar, Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Loss 20–5 George Foreman RTD 2 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 1, 1989 Pride Pavilion, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 20–4 Nate Miller RTD 6 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 15, 1989 Pennsylvania Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 20–3 Tony Morrison TKO 9 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 27, 1988 Halifax Forum, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Loss 19–3 Everett Martin UD 10 Jun 1, 1988 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 19–2 Tony Fulilangi TKO 4 (12), 2:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 19, 1988 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 18–2 Tim Bullock TKO 3 (10) Dec 4, 1987 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 17–2 Andre McCall TKO 6 (12), 2:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 20, 1987 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Loss 16–2 Carl Williams RTD 7 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 21, 1987 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant USBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Willie de Wit TKO 2 (10), 2:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 14, 1987 Regina Agridome, Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Carlos Hernández TKO 8 (10), 1:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 2, 1986 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14–1 Spencer Chavis TKO 3 (12), 1:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 10, 1986 Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 13–1 Tyrone Booze SD 12 Aug 26, 1986 Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 12–1 Henry Tillman UD 12 Jun 15, 1986 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 11–1 Oscar Holman TKO 10 (10), 0:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 18, 1986 Trump Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Loss 10–1 Reggie Gross TKO 8 (10), 1:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 31, 1986 Trump Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Cedric Parsons KO 1 (10), 0:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 12, 1985 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Ray Davison UD 6 Oct 9, 1985 Trump Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Tim Davenport TKO 1 (6), 1:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 3, 1985 Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Larry Givens TKO 3 (6), 2:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 20, 1985 Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Jim Jones KO 1 (6), 0:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 9, 1985 Caesars Boardwalk Regency, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Lorenzo Boyd KO 1 (6) Apr 18, 1985 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Alvin Fuggs KO 1 (6), 1:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 23, 1985 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Ian Priest TKO 1 (6), 1:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 24, 1984 Leisure Centre, Gateshead, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Mark Young TKO 2 (4), 2:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 30, 1984 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Dennis Caldwell KO 1 (4), 1:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 11, 1984 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check NABF Cruiserweight Champion
15 June 1986 – 15 February 1989 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check NABF Heavyweight Champion
17 February 1990 – 5 August 1990 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check WBF Heavyweight Champion
July 29, 1997 – January 29, 1998
Stripped Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check USA Pennsylvania State Heavyweight Champion
June 22, 2002 – September 9, 2005
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