Book description
When Sir Henry Cooper died in May 2011, the depth of affection in
the tributes was a testament to his remarkable popularity. Put simply,
Henry Cooper was the nation's favourite boxer: a gentleman and a great
sportsman of whom Muhammad Ali Â- famously floored by Enery's 'Ammer
in 1963 Â- remarked, Â Henry Cooper hit me so hard my ancestors in
Africa felt it.' Sir Henry's popularity transcended boxing and he
became an even bigger national hero in the years after his retirement
from the ring in 1971, raising millions of pounds for charity with
unstinting efforts recognised and rewarded with a knighthood. During
his fighting career he was the only boxer to win three Lonsdale Belts
outright, was undefeated European and Empire champion and the British
title-holder for more than eleven years. Originally planned as an
autobiography, and written with the blessing of Henry's two sons, A
Hero for All Time is a well-informed and detailed biography that puts
his life and extraordinary boxing career into fresh focus. It includes
in-depth summaries of his major fights, with new commentaries from
Henry himself. Featuring many previously untold stories about his
boxing career, it paints an intimate portrait of a man whose courage,
skill and sportsmanship lifted him into the land of sporting legend.
Norman Giller is a respected sports historian and biographer. He had
a deep friendship with Sir Henry that spanned more than 50 years.
