- Yoell Cooper, 18, is a rising boxing prospect with a rigorous daily routine of school, conditioning, and evening training.
- Cooper’s passion for boxing was passed down from his grandfather and father, who introduced him to the sport at a young age.
- Competing at Prudential Center in Newark, where Cooper lives and goes to school, holds deep personal significance for the young fighter.
Rumble young man, rumble!
As boxing continues to wrestle with the balance between promotion and professionalism, Yoell “Boy Boy The Butcher” Cooper is taking a decidedly old-school approach. The rising prospect recently sat down with BOSSIP to discuss discipline, dedication, and the preparation behind his upcoming hometown bout.
The Newark native is quickly emerging as one of the sport’s most promising young prospects. With nearly 100 amateur bouts, multiple national championships, and a first-round knockout in his professional debut already on his résumé, Cooper has established himself as a rising boxing dynamo fueled by discipline, determination, and daily dedication.
Ahead of his June 6 return to Prudential Center, Cooper told BOSSIP about balancing high school and professional boxing, the support system behind his success, and the goals he hopes to accomplish before the end of the year…