“The Return of Bert Cooper” by Ken Hissner!

Back in 1984 there was a kid out of Sharon Hill PA being hailed as the “next Joe Frazier”. Though Bert Cooper was really only a cruiser weight at the time, with only a 9-1 amateur record “Smokin’ Bert” went on to accomplish many great things in his career which include but is not limited to being the first man to knock Evander Holyfield down in a fight.

Philly fight game connoisseur Ken Hissner recently talked to the former world title challenger about his career and more. Smokin’ Bert says he still wants to get in there and mix it up as a pro! Read the article in its entirety here

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