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South African boxer Corrie Sanders, nicknamed The Sniper, was a heavyweight champion and was motivated to take up boxing by his uncle. He made headlines when he was shot in the stomach and killed in an armed robbery at a restaurant in Brits, while celebrating his nephew's 21st birthday.
South African boxer, kickboxer, and mixed martial artist Francois Botha has been one of the greatest heavyweight fighters of his country. Nicknamed The White Buffalo, he has fought against the best fighters, such as Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, and registered legendary wins against Axel Schulz and Timo Hoffmann.
First African ever to challenge a world heavyweight championship, South African boxer Gerrie Coetzee is famous for winning thirty-three fights out of a total forty appearances. Beginning his professional career, at the age of 19with a 1-0 win, he won his first South African heavyweight championship at the age of 28 and his WBA heavyweight title at the age of 28, eventually retiring at the age of 42.
