On February 23, 1977 >
Muhammad Ali stated that he would require approval from all of the African Nations
first, before going into South Africa.
On March 9, 1977 > The word was ............ "NO"
Then, the South African Boxing Board of Control demanded that South African Champion -
Gerrie Coetzee to defend his Title against the #1 South African Heavyweight - Mike Schutte
on April 16, 1977.
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Mike 'The Tank' Schutte >
"If I cannot fight for the World Championship, then I want my country's Championship."
"When I defeat Gerrie Coetzee on April 16th, then I will have more clout. We still have a
Fight Promoter in Singapore who is willing to put up $5,000,000 for Muhammad Ali to
fight me."
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