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Currently, Gerrie Coetzee is 69 years, 8 months and 14 days old. Gerrie Coetzee will celebrate 70rd birthday on a Tuesday 8th of April 2025. Below we countdown to Gerrie Coetzee upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Gerrie Coetzee |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Age | 69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | April 8, 1955 (South Africa) |
| Birthday | April 8 |
| Town/City | South Africa |
| Nationality | South Africa |
Gerrie Coetzee’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Gerrie Coetzee was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
The first boxer from Africa to fight for, and win, a world heavyweight title. He was WBA Heavyweight champion from 1983 to 1984.
He started his professional career with a staggering 22 consecutive victories.
His nickname was The Bionic Hand because of the trouble he always had with his right hand, which underwent several surgeries.
He has children named Gerald and Lana.
He beat Leon Spinks via TKO on June 24, 1979, a fight which the Referee stopped just two minutes in.
