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Gerry Cooney

I grew up in a big Irish, Catholic family. My dad was a pretty rough guy. So one of my brothers left home when he was 15 and found his way to the gym. It gave me the opportunity to go and spend some time with him and work out in the gym.

Gerry Cooney

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Gerry Cooney describes his challenging family background, highlighting his father's tough nature and how one brother escaped that environment by going to the gym at a young age. This change allowed Gerry to join him there, creating a chance for them to bond and spend time together through working out.

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