Best fights of Gerrie Coetzee
Over 23 years as a professional, Gerrie Coetzee compiled a 33-6-1 (21) record, including ten title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gerrie Coetzee KOs Michael Dokes
On September 23, 1983 Gerrie Coetzee fought Michael Dokes for the WBA heavyweight title. Coetzee was 28 years old with a record of 28-3-1, and Dokes was 25 with a record of 26-0-2. Coetzee stopped Michael Dokes via KO in the 10th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Gerrie Coetzee KOs Leon Spinks
On June 24, 1979 Gerrie Coetzee faced Leon Spinks in a heavyweight bout. Coetzee was 24 years old with a record of 21-0, and Spinks was 25 with a record of 7-1-1. Coetzee was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak, while Spinks was coming off a loss. Coetzee stopped Leon Spinks via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Gerrie Coetzee KOs Pierre Fourie
On March 19, 1977 Gerrie Coetzee defended his South African heavyweight title against Pierre Fourie. Coetzee was 21 years old with a record of 15-0, and Fourie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coetzee was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Coetzee stopped Pierre Fourie via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Gerrie Coetzee KOs James Mathatho
On November 27, 1976 Gerrie Coetzee defended his South African heavyweight title against James Mathatho. Coetzee was 21 years old with a record of 14-0, and Mathatho was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coetzee was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Coetzee stopped James Mathatho via KO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
5. Gerrie Coetzee defeats Mike Schutte in their 2nd fight
On April 16, 1977 Gerrie Coetzee defended his South African heavyweight title against Mike Schutte. It was their second meeting. Coetzee was 22 years old with a record of 16-0, and Schutte was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coetzee was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Coetzee won via points decision. Defended the title.
6. Gerrie Coetzee KOs Mike Koranicki
On April 19, 1980 Gerrie Coetzee faced Mike Koranicki. Coetzee was 25 years old with a record of 22-1, and Koranicki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coetzee was coming off a loss. Coetzee stopped Mike Koranicki via KO in the 1st round.
7. Gerrie Coetzee KOs Stan Ward
On September 11, 1982 Gerrie Coetzee faced Stan Ward. Coetzee was 27 years old with a record of 27-3, and Ward was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coetzee was on a 3-fight winning streak. Coetzee stopped Stan Ward via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Gerrie Coetzee KOs Dave Fiddler
On August 27, 1993 Gerrie Coetzee faced Dave Fiddler. Coetzee was 38 years old with a record of 30-5-1, and Fiddler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coetzee was coming off a loss. Coetzee stopped Dave Fiddler via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Gerrie Coetzee KOs Leroy Caldwell
On October 31, 1981 Gerrie Coetzee faced Leroy Caldwell. Coetzee was 26 years old with a record of 24-3, and Caldwell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coetzee was coming off a loss. Coetzee stopped Leroy Caldwell via KO in the 5th round.
10. Gerrie Coetzee defeats James Tillis
On September 7, 1985 Gerrie Coetzee faced James Tillis in a heavyweight bout. Coetzee was 30 years old with a record of 29-4-1, and Tillis was 28 with a record of 31-6. Both Coetzee and Tillis were coming off a loss. Coetzee won via unanimous decision.