Cooper, who challenged for a heavyweight title on 3 occasions, would spend the rest of his career fighting the best of opponents, contenders, and champions.
For Perez, it is more than a belt opportunity. It is a chance to continue Albuquerque’s proud boxing lineage and further stamp his name among the city’s modern-era standouts.
Scully was old school. He faced the best of his time every chance he got. His resume reflects his world-class skills and the respect he earned from everyone he faced.