Ken Cooper (boxer)

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Born (1943-10-20) 20 October 1943 (age 80)
Birmingham

Kenneth J. Cooper (born 20 October 1943) is an English former boxer. He fought under the name Ken Cooper.

Boxing career

Cooper was a member of the Kyrle Hall ABC, in Birmingham and was the 1967 featherweight ABA champion, which was regarded as the UK National Championships at the time. The success included a win over Ken Buchanan. He had finished runner-up the previous year in 1966. [1]

Cooper represented England in tournaments with the highlight being selection for the Commonwealth Games. He represented England and won a silver medal in the 57 kg featherweight, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica. [2] [3] [4]

Cooper made his professional debut on 14 November 1967. [5] and fought in 17 fights until 1970. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "75th ABA National Championships". England Boxing.
  2. ↑ "1966 Athletes". Team England.
  3. ↑ "Kingston, Jamaica, 1966 Team". Team England.
  4. ↑ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  5. ↑ "Profile". BoxRec.
  6. ↑ "Profile". Boxing History.
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