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One of the more underrated heavyweight champions, one of the so-called “Lost Generation” of heavyweights, who took turns holding a version of the world title

He lost his world title to Greg Page on a knock-out after the timekeeper allowed the eighth round to overrun by almost a minute

According to his manager, the boxing giant, known as The Boksburg Bomber, sadly passed away at the age of 67 at his Cape Town home surrounded by his family.

Boxing giant Gerrie Coetzee has died aged 67 from lung cancer.

Former world heavyweight champion, Gerrie Coetzee, has died at the age of 67.