
Henry Cooper was one of Britain's most beloved heavyweight boxers, known for his powerful left hook — famously nicknamed "’Enry’s ’Ammer." Born in 1934, he had a long and respected career spanning from 1954 to 1971. Cooper became a British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion and twice fought Muhammad Ali, famously knocking him down in their 1963 bout. Though he never won a world title, Cooper earned a reputation for his grit, sportsmanship, and connection with the public, ultimately becoming the first boxer to be knighted in Britain