Gerry Cooney Quotes

A collection of quotes by Gerry Cooney.

Gerry Cooney, born on August 4, 1956, is a retired professional boxer from the United States. He was born and raised in Manhattan, New York City. Cooney rose to prominence during the late 1970s and early 1980s and became known for his powerful left hook and relentless fighting style. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches, he possessed an imposing physical stature that added to his boxing prowess.

Cooney's professional career spans from 1977 to 1990. He competed in the heavyweight division and was known for his impressive knockout record, winning 28 out of his 31 victories by knockout. Cooney faced several notable opponents during his career, including Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks, both of whom were world champions.

Outside the ring, Cooney had a charismatic persona and a reputation as a crowd favorite, attracting a large fan base. His fights drew significant attention and media coverage. Moreover, Cooney's Irish-American heritage contributed to his popularity, as he became an icon for the Irish-American community.

After retiring from boxing, Cooney remained involved in the sport as a boxing commentator and also devoted his time to various charitable causes. Today, he is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and exciting heavyweight boxers of his era.

All of the sports have a safety net, but boxing is the only

All of the sports have a safety net, but boxing is the only sport that has none. So when the fighter is through, he is through. While he was fighting his management was very excited for him, but now that he is done, that management team is moving on.

Gerry Cooney

Movingon

Growing up training, I use to get up so early I would wave t

Growing up training, I use to get up so early I would wave to the garbage men going by. So, I had this relationship with Blue Collar America and I really liked it. I felt that lots of those people looked forward to me winning.

Gerry Cooney

Relationship

I grew up in a big Irish, Catholic family. My dad was a pret

I grew up in a big Irish, Catholic family. My dad was a pretty rough guy. So one of my brothers left home when he was 15 and found his way to the gym. It gave me the opportunity to go and spend some time with him and work out in the gym.

Gerry Cooney

Dad