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Sir Henry Cooper: A Boxing Knight - Couverture souple

Oates, Ralph

 
9781918097016: Sir Henry Cooper: A Boxing Knight
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1918097011 ISBN 13 : 9781918097016
Editeur : Candy Jar Books, 2025

Synopsis

Sir Henry Cooper was more than a heavyweight contender – he was a national figure, a fighter whose courage and character resonated far beyond the ring.

In Sir Henry Cooper: A Boxing Knight, Ralph Oates brings Cooper’s remarkable career vividly to life, fight by fight. From his early rise through the British ranks to the unforgettable night in 1963 when his thunderous left hook sent a young Cassius Clay crashing to the canvas, every bout is captured with care, context and insight.

Meticulously researched and richly detailed, the book charts the triumphs, injuries, setbacks and near-misses that defined Cooper’s career. Though he never held a world title, Oates reveals how Cooper earned something rarer: the respect of his opponents and the lasting affection of a nation.

This is the definitive account of one of Britain’s most beloved boxers – a portrait of grit, dignity and heart, and a must-read for anyone who loves boxing and its unforgettable characters.

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Éditeur
Candy Jar Books
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1918097011
ISBN 13 
9781918097016
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
222
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Personne responsable
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