All boxersBert Cooper
“Smokin' Bert”
Boxing · Deceased38-25-0 (1 NC)RECORD
31WINS BY KO / TKO
7WINS BY DECISION
64PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-7-0 in 7 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Bertram Cooper |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Smokin' Bert |
| Date of birth | 10 Jan 1966 |
| Died | 10 May 2019 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Cruiserweight, Heavyweight |
| Height | 180 cm (5′11″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1984–2012 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 7 (1989–1997) |
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Titles and honours
- NABF cruiserweight champion 1986–1989
- NABF heavyweight champion 1990
- WBF heavyweight champion 1997–1998
Background
Cooper was a Philadelphia-area boxer who challenged for world titles three times, including against Evander Holyfield and Michael Moorer. He died of pancreatic cancer at age 53.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
7 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Chris Byrd | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 18 Mar 1997 | Flint, Michigan, USA | |
| Loss | Corrie Sanders | TKO | 3 | 1:26 | 6 Jun 1993 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| Loss | Michael Moorer | TKO | 5 | 2:21 | 15 May 1992 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| Loss | Evander Holyfield | TKO | 7 | 23 Nov 1991 | – | |
| Loss | Riddick Bowe | KO | 2 | 3:09 | 25 Oct 1990 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Loss | Ray Mercer | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 5 Aug 1990 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Loss | George Foreman | TKO (corner retirement) | 2 | 1 Jun 1989 | – |