What is jerry cooney boxer?

Jerry Cooney is a retired American professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1990. Born on August 29, 1956, in Long Island, New York, Cooney was renowned for his impressive punching power, winning 24 of his 28 fights by knockout. He had a professional record of 28 wins, 3 losses, and 24 knockouts.

Cooney's most famous fight was against Larry Holmes in 1982, known as "The East-West Showdown." The fight was highly anticipated, with Cooney's white ethnicity seen as a significant draw against the champion, who was African American. Holmes won the fight in the 13th round, but Cooney's performance was commendable. His career was marred by accusations of racism, which Cooney denied, but the allegations continued to traumatize him post-retirement.

After retiring in 1990, Cooney became a commentator, actor, and motivational speaker. He also runs a charity aimed at promoting boxing for at-risk youth, helping to train them in character-building and self-discipline using boxing as a tool.