Evander Holyfield vs. Bert Cooper

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Evander Holyfield vs. Bert Cooper was a dramatic 1991 heavyweight boxing title fight known for its unexpected knockdowns and Holyfield’s gritty comeback victory.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf boxing match
heavyweight title fight
alsoKnownAs Holyfield–Cooper NERFINISHED
broadcastOn TVKO NERFINISHED
broadcastType pay-per-view
challenger Bert Cooper NERFINISHED
champion Evander Holyfield NERFINISHED
city Atlanta
cooperKnockdownRound 1
7
cooperKnockedDown yes
cooperNationality American
cooperNickname Smokin' NERFINISHED
cooperStatus late replacement opponent
country United States of America
surface form: United States
date 1991-11-23
era early 1990s heavyweight boxing
holyfieldHometown Atlanta, Georgia, United States NERFINISHED
holyfieldKnockdownRound 3
holyfieldKnockedDown yes
holyfieldNationality American
holyfieldNickname The Real Deal NERFINISHED
holyfieldStatus undefeated heavyweight champion
holyfieldTitlesDefended IBF heavyweight title
WBA heavyweight title NERFINISHED
WBC heavyweight title NERFINISHED
location The Omni Coliseum NERFINISHED
loser Bert Cooper NERFINISHED
methodOfVictory technical knockout
notableFor Holyfield surviving a serious knockdown
dramatic momentum shifts
gritty comeback victory by Holyfield
originalOpponent Francesco Damiani GENERATED
promoter Main Events NERFINISHED
referee Mills Lane NERFINISHED
result Evander Holyfield defeated Bert Cooper by TKO
roundsCompleted 7
roundsScheduled 12
sport boxing
state Georgia
stoppageRound 7
titleOnTheLine IBF heavyweight title
WBA heavyweight title
WBC heavyweight title
undisputed heavyweight championship
undercardType world championship main event
winner Evander Holyfield NERFINISHED
year 1991

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The Battle of the Ages followedBy Evander Holyfield vs. Bert Cooper