All boxersGerrie Coetzee
“The Boksburg Bomber”
Boxing · Deceased33-6-1RECORD
21WINS BY KO / TKO
12WINS BY DECISION
40PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 2-2-1 in 5 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Gerhardus Christian Coetzee |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Boksburg Bomber |
| Date of birth | 8 Apr 1955 |
| Died | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Birthplace | Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 192 cm (6′4″) |
| Reach | 206 cm (81″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1974–1997 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 5 (1979–1997) |
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Titles and honours
- WBA heavyweight champion 1983–1984
- South African heavyweight champion 1976–1983
Background
South African heavyweight who won the WBA title by knocking out Michael Dokes in 1983, the first African-born heavyweight world champion. He was an outspoken opponent of apartheid.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
5 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Iran Barkley | TKO | 10 | 2:07 | 8 Jun 1997 | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Loss | Frank Bruno | KO | 1 | 1:50 | 4 Mar 1986 | |
| Win | Michael Dokes | KO | 10 | 3:08 | 23 Sep 1983 | Richfield, Ohio, USA |
| Draw | Pinklon Thomas | Decision (majority) | 10 | 22 Jan 1983 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | Leon Spinks | TKO | 1 | 2:03 | 24 Jun 1979 | Monte Carlo, Monaco |