Pierre Coetzer

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Pierre Coetzer
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
NationalitySouth African
Born (1961-12-06) 6 December 1961 (age 61)
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins39
Wins by KO27
Losses5
Draws0
No contests0

Pierre Coetzer (born 6 December 1961) is a former heavyweight boxer from Pretoria, South Africa. Coetzer's most notable fights include those against Johnny du Plooy, Riddick Bowe, Frank Bruno, and George Foreman.

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Professional career

Coetzer began his professional boxing career in 1983. After winning his first nine fights, he was matched up against American cruiserweight Bernard Benton. In their July 1984 ten-round bout in Durban, Benton won on points. In September 1984, he fought Benny Knoetze for the vacant South African Heavyweight Title, and knocked him out in the third round, after being dropped twice in round two.

Over the next three years, Coetzer notched a dozen victories; including wins against Larry Frazier, Eddie "Young Joe Louis" Taylor, and Alfredo Evangelista. He also won his rematch bout with Bernard Benton on 28 September 1987, when he knocked him out in the first round. He then faced Puerto Rican Ossie Ocasio, who had won the WBA Cruiserweight Championship, and who had defeated boxers such as Jimmy Young, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, and Robbie Williams. On 6 March 1988, they had their first match at the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town. Ocasio won the ten-round bout on points, which gave Coetzer his first loss since the South African Heavyweight Title. However, after defeating Tim Anderson (U.S.) and Manoel De Almeida (Brazil), Coetzer faced Ocasio in a rematch at the Standard Bank Indoor Arena, and won the ten-round bout on points.

After six more wins, Coetzer faced local heavyweight Johnny du Plooy, who had won 196 of his 200 amateur fights, and who had scored 17 knockouts in his first 20 professional fights. They met on 4 August 1990 at the Sun City Superbowl, in a bout billed "Once and For All". Du Plooy cut Coetzer with his first right punch, and had him down towards the end of the first round, but Coetzer dropped Du Plooy twice in the second round and won the fight by TKO. [1]

Coetzer went on to earn a number-one contender spot for Evander Holyfield's IBF world title, but was made to fight a WBA Heavyweight Title Eliminator, scheduled for 12 rounds, against the number-two contender, Riddick Bowe. The bout took place on 18 July 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the fight, Bowe was ahead in scoring, although Coetzer disagreed. In the sixth round, Bowe hit Coetzer below the belt, for which the referee Mills Lane had deducted a point. In the seventh round, Bowe hit Coetzer with what appeared to be a right-handed low blow. Coetzer turned away, and anticipated that Lane would warn Bowe, however, he left his hands down, and Bowe delivered a jolting right uppercut. Bowe then followed with a left and right that drove Coetzer into the ropes, which caused Lane to step in and end the match with a TKO. "It definitely shouldn't have been stopped," said Coetzer. "It was a low blow."

Coetzer fought Frank Bruno from London, England. The referee stopped the fight in the eighth round and Bruno was awarded a TKO. His final career bout was against George Foreman; he was knocked down briefly in the fourth round, but eventually lost by TKO when he was knocked down again in the eighth.

Professional boxing record

39 Wins (27 knockouts, 12 decisions), 5 Losses (3 knockouts, 2 decisions) [2]
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss39–5 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg George Foreman TKO81993-01-16 Flag of Nevada.svg Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 1:48 of the eighth round.
Loss39–4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frank Bruno TKO81992-10-17 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Arena, London, EnglandReferee stopped the bout at 2:17 into the eighth round. [3]
Loss39–3 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Riddick Bowe TKO71992-07-18 Flag of Nevada.svg Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 2:59 of the seventh round.
Win39–2 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Carlton WestTKO11992-05-16 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Hugo's Nightclub, Bealton, Virginia, U.S. [4]
Win38–2 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Dan MurphyTKO31991-10-19 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Williamson Field House, Williamson, West Virginia, U.S.
Win37–2 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Jerry HalsteadPTS101991-07-27 Flag of Bophuthatswana (1972-1994).svg Superbowl, Sun City, Bophuthatswana
Win36–2 Flag of Cuba.svg José Ribalta PTS101991-05-11 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Win35–2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ken LakustaTKO21990-12-16 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Pavilion, Thornaby, England
Win34–2 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Kimmuel OdumTKO101990-12-15 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Marino, Lazio, Italy
Win33–2 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg J.B. Williamson PTS101990-11-08 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Win32–2 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Johnny du Plooy TKO21990-08-04 Flag of Bophuthatswana (1972-1994).svg Superbowl, Sun City, Bophuthatswana
Win31–2 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Philipp BrownTKO91990-06-09 Flag of Bophuthatswana (1972-1994).svg Superbowl, Sun City, Bophuthatswana
Win30–2 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Everett MartinUD101990-05-05 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Win29–2 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Bobby HitzKO11989-09-09 Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico, U.S. Hitz knocked out at 2:59 of the first round.
Win28–2 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Michael GreerKO61989-05-29 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win27–2 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg James Pritchard TKO81989-03-18 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win26–2 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Mike WhiteTKO81989-02-11 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win25–2 Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg Ossie Ocasio PTS101988-11-26 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win24–2 Flag of Brazil.svg Manoel De AlmeidaTKO41988-09-28 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win23–2 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Tim AndersonKO21988-08-15 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa
Loss22–2 Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg Ossie OcasioPTS101988-03-06 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Good Hope Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
Win22–1 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Bernard Benton KO11987-09-28 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win21–1 Flag of Uruguay.svg Alfredo Evangelista PTS101987-08-30 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win20–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris JacobsKO21987-03-08 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win19–1 Flag of Panama.svg Luis LozanoKO11986-09-27 Flag of Bophuthatswana (1972-1994).svg Superbowl, Sun City, Bophuthatswana
Win18–1 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Kevin P PorterTKO61986-05-14 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Rand Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win17–1 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Tommy Franco ThomasTKO21986-04-02 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa
Win16–1 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Eddie TaylorTKO91986-02-19 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Rand Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win15–1 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Larry FrazierPTS101985-09-30 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Rand Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win14–1 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Dion SimpsonTKO81985-09-07 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Ellis Park Rugby Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win13–1 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg David Jaco KO61985-07-08 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win12–1 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Rocky Sekorski PTS101985-05-13 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win11–1 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Mark LeePTS101985-03-25 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa
Win10–1 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bennie KnoetzeKO31984-09-22 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South AfricaSouth African Heavyweight Title.
Loss9–1 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Bernard Benton PTS101984-07-16 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa
Win9–0 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Leroy CaldwellPTS81984-05-21 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win8–0 Flag of Spain.svg Felipe RodriguezTKO21984-03-31 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win7–0 Flag of the United States (Pantone).svg Billy Joe ThomasTKO51984-01-28 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win6–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve GeePTS81983-09-03 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Wembley Sports Pavilion, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win5–0 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Ron EllisKO41983-07-04 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa
Win4–0 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Louis HendricksTKO51983-06-11 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Wembley Sports Pavilion, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win3–0 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Jerry SheziPTS61983-04-23 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Wembley Sports Pavilion, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win2–0 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Caiphus MasondoKO21983-03-14 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa
Win1–0 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Isaac NdlamlenzeTKO11983-02-05 Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa

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  2. ↑ "Pierre Coetzer – Boxer". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
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