You take that walk from the dressing room to the ring and that’s when the real man comes out. Then you climb up those four stairs and into the ring. Then finally, you can’t wait for the bell to ring.
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| Birth: | 4th August, 1956 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Boxer |
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Gerry Cooney was born in New York City, New York, USA. He is a retired American professional heavyweight boxer. Fighting as an amateur, he won international tournaments in England, Wales, and Scotland, as well as the New York Golden Gloves titles. He won two New York Golden Gloves Championships, the 1973 160-lb Sub-Novice Championship and the 1976 Heavyweight Open Championship. He compiled a professional record of 28 wins and 3 losses, with 24 knockouts. He is ranked number 53 on The Ring's list of "100 Greatest Punchers of All Time".
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