It was early days for Coetzee at 22. So they matched him against James Mathato, who at 42 was ready to retire. Coetzee was not famous at that time, but Mathato was. The bigger and younger Coetzee capitilised on these advantages and won. Mathato described the "sucker punch" that took him out in the 7th Round. At 88 Mathato is still fighting fit. Great to hear him describe the bout after all these years. Great story of two great fighters. RIP Gerrie.
Gerrie grew up on the segregated streets of South Africa's must privileged White areas! Sometimes his father made him look over the partition as a means to toughen him up. When he fought Spinks - they put horse shoes in each glove!
A true champion you are Gerrie Coetzee 🌹❤️
RIP.... Gerrie I will remember you.
It was early days for Coetzee at 22. So they matched him against James Mathato, who at 42 was ready to retire. Coetzee was not famous at that time, but Mathato was. The bigger and younger Coetzee capitilised on these advantages and won. Mathato described the "sucker punch" that took him out in the 7th Round. At 88 Mathato is still fighting fit. Great to hear him describe the bout after all these years. Great story of two great fighters. RIP Gerrie.
Thank You, for your explanation
loved gerrie devoted family man .rip. who wins holmes vs coetzee and cooney vs coetzee
RIP GERRIE COETZEE
Zahir Khan did not do her homework. She was Totally unprepared and did not take Mathato's age into account.
At 82, he’s very sharp,
Poor interview (not referring to James). Interviewer was totally unprepared.
Gerrie grew up on the segregated streets of South Africa's must privileged White areas! Sometimes his father made him look over the partition as a means to toughen him up. When he fought Spinks - they put horse shoes in each glove!
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