Here is a list of Coetzee's best fights. For a list of Coetzee's losses, refer to "Gerrie Coetzee Losses".
On September 23, 1983 Gerrie Coetzee fought Michael Dokes in a heavyweight world-title fight for Dokes' WBA title. Coetzee was 28 years old and with a record of 29-3-1 (18), and Dokes was 25 years old and with a record of 26-0-2 (15). Coetzee stopped Michael Dokes via 10th-round KO and is crowned the new heavyweight world champion.
On September 7, 1985 Gerrie Coetzee faced off against James Tillis at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 30-4-1 (18), and Tillis was 28 years old and with a record of 31-6 (24). Coetzee won the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.
On June 24, 1979 Gerrie Coetzee faced off against Leon Spinks at age 24. He was coming in with a record of 22-0 (12), and Spinks was 25 years old and with a record of 7-1-1 (5). Coetzee stopped Leon Spinks via TKO.
