(Canastota, NY – Feb. 2013) The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced popular 1980s heavyweight Gerry Cooney will be among the many boxing stars participating in the Golf Tournament of Champions scheduled for Saturday, June 8 at Casolwood Golf Course in Canastota.
The tournament is part of festivities planned for the 24th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, June 6 to 9.
From Huntington, NY Cooney compiled a 55-2 amateur record before turning pro in 1977. The 6’6” Cooney utilized a devastating left hook to score wins over S.T. Gordon, Eddie Lopez, Dino Dennis, Jimmy Young, Ron Lyle and Hall of Famer Ken Norton to secure a 1982 heavyweight title bout with Larry Holmes (TKO by 13). He retired from the ring in 1990 with a 28-3 (24 KOs) record.
“The tournament has always been a popular event during Hall of Fame Induction Weekend,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “Gerry Cooney is a real fan favorite and it will surely be a memorable day for all on the golf course.”
A list of more than 40 boxing greats from the United States and abroad are scheduled to participate in weekend festivities.
For more information on the Hall of Fame’s 24th Annual Induction Weekend please call 697-7095 or visit online at www.ibhof.com.