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1970: Henry Cooper

A year after claiming his second BBC Sports Personality award, Cooper retired.

But the boxer affectionately known as "Our 'Enry" remains one of Britain’s best-loved sportsman.

In 2000, Cooper was recognised for his contribution to boxing with a knighthood.


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	1970: Henry Cooper A year after claiming his second BBC Sports Personality award, Cooper retired. But the boxer affectionately known as "Our 'Enry" remains one of Britain’s best-loved sportsman. In 2000, Cooper was recognised for his contribution to boxing with a knighthood.