Rudy Koopmans

Career

In 1980 he fought the WBA title but lost to Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. After retiring from boxing, Koopmans became a bodyguard and business partner of underground businessman Bertus Lüske.

Achievements

• On 7 March 1979 he won the European light heavyweight title (EBU) against Aldo Traversaro in the seventh round.

Views

Over the next five years Koopmans defended this title ten times, until losing it to Richard Caramanolis in February 1984.

Interests

• Sport & Clubs

  Weights Light heavyweight. 1.83 m tall.