AthleteBritish1957 – present
Delroy "Fireman" Hooper
Professional heavyweight boxer, 1970s-1980s British boxing
Biography
British boxer known for his powerful punching style and success in the heavyweight division during the 1970s and 1980s. He was a notable contender in British boxing.
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British
Born
1957
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