About Happy Pieterse
Lived 1942 – 2013 (aged 70). Happy Pieterse was a South African boxer.
Jan Happy Pieterse (28 May 1942 – 26 May 2013 in Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa) was a South African boxer. His professional record includes 22 fights: 17 wins, and 5 losses (3 knockouts).
He died on 26 May 2013, at age 70.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Happy Pieterse?
South African boxer
When was Happy Pieterse born?
Happy Pieterse was born on 28 May 1942 in South Africa.
When did Happy Pieterse die?
Happy Pieterse died on 26 May 2013 in Alberton.
What was Happy Pieterse's occupation?
Happy Pieterse was a boxer.
What nationality was Happy Pieterse?
Happy Pieterse was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Happy Pieterse. https://biography.guide/happy-pieterse/
MLA: "Happy Pieterse." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/happy-pieterse/.
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