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Gerrie Coetzee

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Boxer

The Resume

    (April 8, 1955-January 12, 2023)
    Born in Boksburg, South Africa
    Heavyweight boxer active from 1974-1997
    World Boxing Association heavyweight champion from September 9th, 1983 to December 1st, 1984
    Overall record 33 wins, six losses and one draw
    Won 21 fights and lost four by knockout
    A white fighter from South Africa who was known for his anti-apartheid views

Why he might be annoying:

    He had a weak chin and poor endurance, winning only one fight that went more than ten rounds.
    He lacked self-confidence.
    The news/sports media and the anti-apartheid movement totally missed the newsworthiness of a white South African boxer who was anti-apartheid.
    Most fight fans considered Larry Holmes the true heavyweight champion during Coetzee's reign.
    Like many fighters, he made an ill-fated comeback only to be knocked out.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He had excellent punching power, especially in his right hand.
    His loss to Renaldo Snipes is considered one of the worst decisions in boxing ever. Ring Magazine described it thusly, 'He (Coetzee) knocked him (Snipes) down in the first round, he knocked him down in the last round and generally beat the hell out of him in between.'
    He had to overcome repeated breaks in his right hand.
    He was well liked by other fighters, counting Muhammad Ali as a friend because of his stand against apartheid.
    He worked as a dental technician before, during, and after his boxing career, leading to numerous jokes about knocking out teeth only to replace them.
    He lost his title by knockout when the referee let a round go on after the bell had rung and he never received a rematch.
    He always acted a gentleman and sportsman, fighting cleanly and no showboating or taunting.

Credit: tom_jeffords


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 112 Votes: 49.11% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 84.62% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 56 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 29 Votes: 44.83% Annoying