Cannock boxer Ollie Cooper crowned English super-middleweight champion
Cooper extended his 100 per cent record with a 13th career victory.
Cannock boxer Ollie Cooper has been crowned English super-middleweight champion after knocking out James Osborne in the eighth round.
In doing so, Cooper extended his unbeaten record with his 13th career win in front of the DAZN cameras at London’s York Hall on Friday night.
Cooper - who boasted an eight inch height advantage over his opponent - initially knocked down a tiring Osbourne inside the final 50 seconds of the eighth round.
Although Osbourne momentarily returned to his feet, Cooper dealt the knockout blow to send 34-year-old Osbourne to the canvas before the bell.
After securing his title, Cooper praised Osbourne for making it such an awkward fight, but has his sights set on maintaining his 100 per cent record in the ring.
“James was really awkward and I’ve got nothing but respect for him,” Cooper said in an interview with Punchout Boxing.
“It took me a few rounds to figure it out but I finally got the job done.
“I punched a lot harder than my record shows and again I’ve kept that 100 per cent record in total fights, but I want to keep it going now.”
Cooper was also fighting outside of the Midlands for the first time - and secured his third knockout victory in the process.
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