Henry Cooper on injuries sustained by Michael Watson

Title

Henry Cooper on injuries sustained by Michael Watson

Genre

Press conference

TX Date

22 Sep 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:37

Description

British boxing legend Henry Cooper on the bout between Chris Eubank and Michael Watson which left Michael Watson unconscious and needing brain surgery for a blood clot sustained during the fight. Cooper reacts to calls for the sport to be banned.

Contributors

Henry Cooper

Keywords

Accidents; Sport; Surgery; Brain injuries; Safety; Sportsmen; Boxing; Boxers; Michael Watson

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