Rudy Koopmans (also Rudi, born 30 January 1948) is a retired Dutch 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 next five years Koopmans 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]

Rudi Koopmans in 1979
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light heavyweight
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Reach	2.11 m (6 ft 11 in)
Nationality	Netherlands
Born	30 January 1948 (1948-01-30) (age 74) Leeuwarden, Netherlands
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 underground businessman Bertus Lüske.[2]

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