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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.
Name | Gerrie Coetzee |
First Name | Gerrie |
Last Name | Coetzee |
Occupation | Boxer |
Birthday | April 8 |
Birth Year | 1955 |
Place of Birth | Boksburg |
Home Town | Gauteng |
Birth Country | South Africa |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Full/Birth Name | |
Parents | Flip Coetzee |
Siblings | Gerda van Aswegen, Jansie Coetzee |
Spouse | Rina Coetzee |
Children(s) | Gerald Coetzee, Lana Coetzee |
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Holmes saw no reason for the WBA to preside over a bout between the two men. The WBA insisted Coetzee could not face Holmes, despite the fact Holmes had been recognized as the best heavyweight in the world since 1978. In any event, Coetzee re-injured his hand during training camp, requiring further surgery, and the fight was cancelled.
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.
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Boxer |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Living in own house. |
Tate lasted only a short time as WBA world titlist, as he was KO’d in spectacular last-round fashion by Mike Weaver in his first title defense. In the meantime, Coetzee had maintained his status as a highly rated contender with a win over Mike Koraniki in the first round to keep his title hopes alive. Weaver traveled to South Africa in 1980 to defend his title against Coetzee, fighting in front of a very large crowd. Coetzee dominated the early portions, and had Weaver hurt several times. In the 8th, Weaver was in trouble but Coetzee could not capitalize.
The fight took place on 23 September 1983 at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. Coetzee dominated Dokes after a few rounds of even fighting. The South African led with aggression but also used counter punching as well. Coetzee’s poise was apparent, and he boxed more deftly than usual employing more left hooks while still eschewing much in the way of defense, sponging anything Dokes could land and scoring a knockdown. Coetzee knocked out Dokes in the tenth round to become South Africa’s first world Heavyweight title holder. He also became the first Caucasian world heavyweight champion in 23 years. The fight was KO Magazine’s “Upset of The Year” for 1983.
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The first multiracial SA title fights were held at the Rand Stadium in Johannesburg on 27 November 1976 when Gerrie Coetzee and Elijah ‘Tap Tap’ Makhatini became undisputed champions.
After losing his title, Coetzee made token attempts at a comeback. He beat the former title challenger and at that time mid-level foe James “Quick” Tillis by a decision in ten. Next was a journey to England to fight the big-punching contender Frank Bruno. In the offing would be a shot at the WBA title, since win by Tim Witherspoon (who had defeated Tubbs, who had defeated Page). Coetzee was knocked out in round one. After that fight, he announced his retirement, but came back twice during the 1990s, winning by knockout in three against both Dave Fiddler and Wes Turner in 1993, and then winning against Dan Komiscki in three. Coetzee lost to former world Middleweight and Light Heavyweight champion Iran Barkley by a knockout in ten, after dropping him in round two, for the WBB Superheavyweight belt.
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According to our records, Gerrie Coetzee married to Rina Coetzee. As of December 1, 2023, Gerrie Coetzee’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Gerrie Coetzee. You may help us to build the dating records for Gerrie Coetzee!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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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.
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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