sir henry cooper Stories - Bad Left Hook
Manny Pacquiao, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and More of Boxing's Best Singers
Manny Pacquiao garnered quite a lot of attention when he released a studio single version of "Sometimes When We Touch" earlier this year, stemming from original songwriter and performer Dan Hill seeing the Filipino superstar sing the song live on Jimmy Kimmel's show in 2009. It was laughed at by...
Boxing Breakfast: Shane Mosley's Teenage Tragedy
Tragedy in Shane Mosley's Youth Lance Pugmire of the Los Angeles Times penned an emotionally powerful article on Shane Mosley yesterday, and everyone should read it. The story deals with Mosley, at age 16, being involved in an automobile accident that took the life of his beloved 3-year-old nephew,...
Boxing Breakfast: Pacquiao Heads to Vegas, Roach Ready for Naazim
I usually put these together around 2-2:30 my time (CDT) and it's turning into quite a tradition to type up the Boxing Breakfast and watch "The Golden Girls" on Hallmark Channel. Here's tonight's lead episode. Little insight into my exciting, exciting life. Manny Pacquiao Leaves for Vegas, Freddie...
Video Hype: Sir Henry Cooper Sings "Knock Me Down With a Feather"
The late, great Sir Henry Cooper wasn't just a boxer. He was an author, a Brut spokesman, a man who did a great bit of charity work, a television personality, and, yes, a recording artist. Eat your heart out, "Sometimes When We Touch." Here's Sir Henry Cooper's 1976 single "Knock Me Down With a...
Video Hype: Remembering Sir Henry Cooper (1934-2011)
Sir Henry Cooper passed away today at the age of 76, but the popular legend will not soon be forgotten. In 2009, Cooper reunited with old rival Muhammad Ali: Boxing personalities remember Cooper as a "gentle giant" and a "role model" this afternoon via Twitter. Joe Calzaghe: "To the great HENRY...
Sir Henry Cooper Passes Away at Age 76
British boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper passed away today. He was 76 years old. Cooper (May 3, 1934 - May 1, 2011) was active in the pro ranks for nearly two decades. He made his professional debut on September 14, 1954, knocking out Harry Painter in the fourth round. His last fight came on March...
Big British names weigh in on Hatton-Pacquiao
BBC Sport got together quite a set of British boxers (and Frank Warren) for their predictions on Hatton-Pacquiao. Out of nine picks, Hatton takes five, Pacquiao takes two, and Joe Calzaghe and James DeGale won't actually commit. Said Calzaghe: "Ricky definitely has the height advantage against...
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