Bert Cooper
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Bert Cooper (born January 10, 1966), also known as Smokin' Bert Cooper was a U.S. professional heavyweight boxer. Cooper was the first boxer to knock down Evander Holyfield and the only boxer to defeat former Olympian Willie DeWitt. Cooper also fought George Foreman, Ray Mercer, Riddick Bowe, Michael Moorer, Mike Weaver, Corrie Sanders, Larry Donald, Jeremy Williams and Joe Mesi. Cooper retired with a record of 36 wins and 22 losses.
Cooper, notorious for his unwillingness to train, was generally considered as one of the most dangerous fighters in the world for four rounds -- after which is lack of conditioning and performance kicked in and caused him to underachieve.
In the early 90s, while managed by Rob Russen and Jimmy Adams Cooper found a resurgence that saw him fight for the heavyweight championship of the world three times within 18 months. He was also trained by former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, hence his "Smokin'" nickname.
His hometown is Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, USA. He is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.
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