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1967: Henry Cooper

Cooper went on to win the European title a year later and in 1970 became the first person to win the BBC award twice.

"Our 'Enry" retired in 1971 but remains one of Britain's best-loved sportsmen.

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


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	1967: Henry Cooper Cooper went on to win the European title a year later and in 1970 became the first person to win the BBC award twice. "Our 'Enry" retired in 1971 but remains one of Britain's best-loved sportsmen. Cooper was recognised for his contribution to boxing with a knighthood in 2000.