Henry Cooper
/ˌhenri ˈkuːpə(r)/
/ˌhenri ˈkuːpər/
- (1934-2011) a popular English boxer who was twice the British heavyweight champion (1959-69 and 1970-71). He is remembered in Britain for having knocked down Muhammad Ali, although he lost the contest and never became world champion. He was made a knight in 2000.