Former heavyweight champion Gerrie Coetzee dead at 67

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Legendary boxer Gerrie Coetzee, who rose to fame during the height of apartheid, died Thursday after being diagnosed a week earlier with lung cancer. He was 67.

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Gerrie Coetzee, left, lands a punch against Michael Dokes during the fight at Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. Coetzee won by a KO in the 10th round.OSCAR DE LA HOYA JABS DANA WHITE OVER PHYSICAL ALTERCATION WITH WIFE Gerrie Coetzee, right, knocks down Michael Dokes during the fight at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. Coetzee won the WBA World Heavyweight Title by a KO in the 10th round.

Coetzee, known as"The Bionic Hand" because of the numerous hand surgeries he underwent during his career, held a record of 33-6-1. He won 21 fights by way of knockout.

 

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