Gerrie Coetzee Bio, Age, Height, Family, Parents, Boxing Record

Gerrie Coetzee was a professional boxer who held the WBA title from 1983 to 1984, and the first African to ever win a world heavyweight championship.

Born on April 8, 1955, in Boksbury, South Africa, Coetzee made remarkable wins against other WBA world heavyweight champions Michael Dokes, Leon Spinks, Ron Stander, and Randy Stephens.

Coetzee began his boxing career in 1974, and in his first boxing bout, he recorded a win against fellow South African Christian Roos.

Gerrie Coetzee Age

Coetzee was 67 at the time of his death.

Gerrie Coetzee Height

Coetzee was 1.92 m tall.

Coetzee earned the nickname “The Bionic Hand”, because he had problems with his right hand, and had to undergo three surgeries.

Coetzee passed away on 12th of January 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He was aged 67.

Gerrie Coetzee Family

Coetzee was married to his wife, Rina, and together they had two children – Lana and Gerald.

Gerrie Coetzee Parents

Coetzee was born to his father, Flip Coetzee and a mother whose name is unknown.

Gerrie Coetzee Boxing Record

Coetzee ended his career with 33 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, in a total of 40 fights.