Blast from the past: Cook serves up highest first-class score for hungry Lions
Today in SA sports history: October 25
24 October 2022 - 20:24
1980 — Gerrie Coetzee loses his second shot at the world heavyweight title when he is knocked out in the 13th round by Mike Weaver in a makeshift stadium at Sun City. Coetzee had hurt Weaver in the eighth round, but was unable to put him away. Weaver came back strongly while Coetzee faded. ..
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