Rudy Koopmans
Rudy Koopmans (also Rudi, born 30 January 1948) is a retired Dutch professional boxer who was active between 1972 and 1984. On 7 March 1979 he won the European light heavyweight title (EBU) against Aldo Traversaro in the seventh round. Over the next five years Koopmans defended this title ten times, until losing it to Richard Caramanolis in February 1984. In 1980 he fought the WBA title but lost to Eddie Mustafa Muhammad.[1]
 Rudi Koopmans in 1979 | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Weight(s) | Light heavyweight |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Reach | 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | 30 January 1948 (age 72) Leeuwarden, Netherlands |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 47 |
| Wins | 43 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
After retiring from boxing, Koopmans became a bodyguard and business partner of underground businessman Bertus Lüske.[2]
References
- Rudy Koopmans. boxrec.com
- Door Harry Lensink and Marian Husken. De val van een seksexploitant. vn.nl
Rudi Koopmans vs Also Traversaro, 7 March 1979
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