Happy Pieterse
Jan Happy Pieterse (28 May 1942 – 26 May 2013 in Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa)[1] was a South African boxer. His professional record includes 22 fights: 17 wins, and 5 losses (3 knockouts).
| Happy Pieterse | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Jan Happy Pieterse |
| Weight(s) | Light Heavyweight |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | 28 May 1942 South Africa |
| Died | 26 May 2013 (aged 70) Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 0 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
He died on 26 May 2013, two days before his 71st birthday.
Career
In 1963, Pieterse won the light-middleweight title at the South African amateur championships, before turning professional in July 1965 and stopping Boet de Bruyn in the fourth round.
His last fight was in February 1970 against Sarel Aucamp, to whom he lost the national title.[2]
References
- Jackson, Ron (26 May 2013). "Ex-champ Happy Pieterse dies". Supersport.com. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
- "Former SA light heavyweight champ Happy Pieterse dies". fightnews.com. 26 May 2013. Archived from the original on 14 June 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
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