Gerrie Coetzee

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gerrie Coetzee
Occupation	Boxer
Date Of Birth	Apr 8, 1955(1955-04-08)
Age	69
Birthplace	Boksburg
Country	South Africa
Birth City	Gauteng
Horoscope	Aries

Gerrie Coetzee Biography

Gerrie Coetzee is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on April 8, 1955 in Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa. First boxer in Africa to compete for, and ultimately, win, a world heavyweight title. The champion was WBA Heavyweight champion from 1983 to 1984.

He defeated He beat Leon Spinks via TKO on June 24, 1979, a fight which the referee stopped just two minutes in. via TKO on the 24th of June 1979. It was a fight that was stopped by the referee just two minutes into the fight.

The first major boxing event in South Africa to change the face of sports in apartheid South Africa was the fight between Bob Foster and Pierre Fourie on 1 December 1973. This laid firm foundations for racially mixed boxing in front of racially mixed audiences. Mixed bouts between South Africans were legalised in 1977, but the last vestiges of the colour bar disappeared only two years later when the system of white, black and supreme titles was abolished.

Coetzee started boxing professionally on the night of 14 September 1974, when he beat 19 fight veteran and fellow South African Christian Roos by a decision in four. He followed that win with 21 consecutive wins to reach a record of 22-0 before fighting for the WBA heavyweight title for the first time. Among those wins was one over Roos in a rematch, which Coetzee won by a knockout in three rounds; wins over former world title challengers Ron Stander, Randy Stephens and Pierre Fourie; a South African Heavyweight championship victory against amateur rival Kallie Knoetze (unanimous decision in 10) as well as a first-round knockout of former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks. With exception of the Spinks bout, held at Monte Carlo, the rest of Coetzee’s fights during his early run were held in his native South Africa.

He has two children who are named Gerald Lana and Gerald. Lana.

Gerrie Coetzee Net Worth

Gerrie Coetzee is one of the richest Boxer from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gerrie Coetzee 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his professional career by winning an incredible 22 consecutive wins.

His name was the Bionic Hand due to the issues he had on his hand which required multiple surgeries.

Gerhardus Christian “Gerrie” Coetzee (born 8 April 1955) is a South African former professional boxer who competed from 1974 to 1986, and in 1993 and

1997. He was the first African ever to fight for, and win, a world heavyweight championship, having held the WBA title from 1983 to 1984. He holds notable knockout wins against WBA world heavyweight champion Michael Dokes and former unified world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, as well as a draw with future WBC world heavyweight champion Pinklon Thomas.

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There was much talk about a unification bout with the recognized best fighter in the division and now International Boxing Federation Champion, Holmes, in 1984, and a contract for a lucrative bout was signed. Holmes possessed only one of the 3 title belts but was recognized by most as the real, bona fide, champion.

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Gerrie Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Gerrie Coetzee celebrates birthday on April 8 of every year.

With the opportunity to finish Weaver gone, Coetzee seemed to wilt. Weaver was beginning to time Coetzee’s punches for counters. By round 12 the fight was close to even, with the South African’s lead having evaporated. Weaver had survived Coetzee’s onslaught and the tide had turned. Coetzee’s stamina failed him and he had begun to throw fewer punches after round 9. Coetzee was now leaning and mauling more and was getting hit more often coming in with his unprotected head held high. Weaver was accelerating and was getting the better of exchanges as the bout wore on. Coetzee was knocked down for the first time in his career and out by a big counter punch in the 13th round.

Top Facts about Gerrie Coetzee

1. Gerrie Coetzee was the first African heavyweight boxing champion.
2. He won 33 out of his 40 professional fights.
3. Coetzee’s nickname was “The Bionic Hand.”
4. He fought against notable boxers such as Larry Holmes and Michael Dokes.
5. Coetzee retired from boxing in 1986 at the age of 31.
6. In 2004, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
7. Coetzee is considered one of South Africa’s greatest boxers.
8. He started boxing at the age of 16 and turned pro at 19.
9. Coetzee won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in 1974.
10. His last fight was against Mike Weaver for the WBA world title in 1984, which he lost by TKO in round thirteen.

What is Gerrie Coetzee doing now?

Several people have been asking about Gerrie Coetzee death. He is still alive and kicking , currently living in his birth town, Boksburg, East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa.

Who is Gerrie Coetzee wife?

Rina Coetzee

When did Gerrie Coetzee win the world title?

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