What is gerry cooney?

Gerry Cooney is a retired professional boxer from the United States who was born on August 4, 1956. He was known for his powerful left hook and aggressive fighting style, earning him the nickname "Gentleman Gerry." Cooney competed in the heavyweight division and had a successful career, with a record of 28 wins (24 by knockout) and 3 losses.

One of Cooney's most notable fights was against Larry Holmes in 1982, where he was defeated by TKO in the 13th round. Despite this loss, Cooney remained a popular figure in the boxing world and continued to fight until his retirement in 1990.

After retiring from boxing, Cooney has been involved in various charitable endeavors and has worked as a boxing commentator. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010. Gerry Cooney is still remembered as a talented and charismatic fighter from the golden era of heavyweight boxing.