Corrie Sanders

Corrie Sanders

Cornelius Johannes "Corrie" Sanders (7 January 1966 – 23 September 2012) was a South African professional boxer. In 2003 he became the WBO heavyweight champion by defeating Wladimir Klitschko via a second-round knock out that is considered one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight boxing history and was named Ring Magazine upset of the year 2003.

He died in a hospital in the early hours of 23 September 2012 after being shot during an armed robbery.

Read more about Corrie Sanders:  Professional Career, Winning The WBO Heavyweight Title, Losing A Title Shot Against Vitali Klitschko, Death, Professional Boxing Record

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