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Gerry Cooney is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1990. He held the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title from 1981 to 1982, and challenged twice for world heavyweight titles in 1982. Cooney was born on August 4, 1956 in Manhattan, New York City, the son of an Irish-American father and an Italian-American mother. He was raised in Huntington, New York, on Long Island. Cooney began boxing at the age of 15, and had an amateur record of 25-2. He turned professional in 1977, and won his first 24 fights, 21 by knockout. He won the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title in 1981, and defended it twice before losing it to Renaldo Snipes in 1982. In 1982, Cooney challenged Larry Holmes for the WBC and IBF heavyweight titles, but lost by a technical knockout in the 13th round. He then challenged Michael Dokes for the WBA heavyweight title in 1983, but lost by a technical knockout in the 10th round. Cooney retired from boxing in 1990 with a record of 28 wins (24 by knockout) and 3 losses. As of 2021, Gerry Cooney's net worth is estimated to be $5 million.

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Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 4 August, 1956
Birthday 4 August
Birthplace Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Gerry Cooney Height, Weight & Measurements

At 67 years old, Gerry Cooney height is 6 ft 6 in and Weight Heavyweight.

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Height 6 ft 6 in
Weight Heavyweight
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Who Is Gerry Cooney's Wife?

His wife is Jennifer Cooney (m. 1994)

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Gerry Cooney Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Gerry Cooney worth at the age of 67 years old? Gerry Cooney’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated Gerry Cooney's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2010

In June 2010, Cooney became the co-host of "Friday Night at the Fights" on SIRIUS XM Radio.

1987

Although Cooney had only fought three official bouts in five years following his loss to Holmes, in 1987 he challenged former world heavyweight and world light heavyweight champion Michael Spinks in a title bout. Cooney appeared past his prime and Spinks, boxing carefully with constant sharp counters, knocked him out in round 5. Cooney's last fight was in 1990. He was knocked out in a match-up of power-punching veterans in two rounds by former world champion George Foreman. Cooney did stagger Foreman in the first round, but he was over-matched, and Foreman knocked him out two minutes into the second round.

1984

After a long layoff, Cooney fought in September, 1984, beating Phillip Brown by a 4th-round knockout in Anchorage, Alaska. He fought once more that year and won, but personal problems kept him out of the ring.

1982

Cooney fought bravely after he was knocked down briefly in the second round. He was fined three points for repeated low blows. After 12 rounds, the more skillful and experienced Holmes finally wore him down. In round 13, Cooney's trainer Victor Valle stepped into the ring to save his fighter from further punishment. Two of the three judges would have had Cooney ahead after the 12th round if it weren't for the point deductions. Holmes and Cooney became friends after the fight, a relationship that endured for them. On December 14, 1982, Cooney fought Harold Rice, the heavyweight champion of Connecticut, in a four-round bout. No winner was declared, so Cooney told the crowd following the bout: "This is only an exhibition. I'm sorry if I disappointed anybody. I'm trying to work myself back in shape so I can knock out Larry Holmes. Everything is OK. I felt a little rusty, but that is normal. It has been a while. I felt good in front of the people."

1981

In 1981, he defeated former world heavyweight champion Ken Norton by a knockout just 54 seconds into the first round with a blisteringly powerful attack. This broke the record set in 1948 by Lee Savold for the quickest knockout in a main event in Madison Square Garden. Since his management team was unwilling to risk losing a big future pay day with Holmes by having him face another viable fighter, Cooney did not fight for 13 months after defeating Norton.

1980

By 1980, Cooney was being featured on national television. Stepping up, he beat one-time title challengers Jimmy Young and Ron Lyle, both by 'knockouts.' The Young fight was stopped because of cuts sustained by Young. By then Cooney was ranked number 1 by the WBC and eager for a match with champion Larry Holmes.

1977

Known for his big left-hook and his imposing size, the tall, lean Cooney had his first paid fight on February 15, 1977, beating Billy Jackson by a knockout in one round. Nine wins followed and Cooney gained attention as a future contender, although his opponents were carefully chosen. He moved up a weight class and fought future world cruiserweight champion S. T. Gordon in Las Vegas, winning by a fourth round disqualification. Cooney had 11 more wins, spanning 1978 and 1979. Among those he defeated were Charlie Polite, former US heavyweight champion Eddie Lopez, and Tom Prater. These were not rated contenders, however.

1973

Fighting as an amateur, Gerry Cooney 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. Cooney defeated Larry Derrick to win the 1973 160-lb Sub-Novice title, and Earlous Tripp to win the 1976 Heavyweight Open title. In 1975 he reached the finals of the 175-lb Open division, but was defeated by Johnny Davis.

1956

Gerald Arthur Cooney (born August 4, 1956) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1990, and challenged twice for world heavyweight titles in 1982 and 1987.