Rudy Koopmans

Rudy Koopmans (also Rudi, born 30 January 1948) is a Dutch retired 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 following five years, he defended this title ten times, until losing it to Richard Caramanolis in February 1984. In 1980, he fought for the WBA title but lost to Eddie Mustafa Muhammad.^[1]

Rudy Koopmans
Rudi Koopmans in 1979
Born	30 January 1948 (1948-01-30) (age 77) Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Nationality	Netherlands
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light heavyweight
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Reach	2.11 m (6 ft 11 in)
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 the underground businessman Bertus Lüske.^[2]

Rudi Koopmans vs Also Traversaro, 7 March 1979