Gert Bo Jacobsen
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Gert Bo Jacobsen | |
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Born | Gert Bo Jacobsen December 18, 1961 Østrup |
Nationality | Denmark |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Welterweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 49 |
Wins | 43 |
Wins by KO | 30 |
Losses | 5 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
Gert Bo Jacobsen (born 28 December 1961) is the former WBO welterweight champion of the world, from Østrup, Denmark. He remained undefeated in his first 26 fights between 1983 and 1988. His first loss came in October 1988 to Greg Haugen.
Jacobsen's greatest fights[according to whom?] were against Manning Galloway which were all fought in Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark. The first fight, Jacobsen lost due to a corner retirement, the second fight was a no contest, but Jacobsen finally won the WBO welterweight title from Galloway in the 3rd fight by a decision.
Jacobsen held the EBU European lightweight title, and the WBO welterweight title.
Jacobsen appeared in a television show named Dalton, that was shown in Denmark in 1993.
Jacobsen owns an auto shop in Denmark.
See also
External links
- Boxing record for Gert Bo Jacobsen from BoxRec (registration required)
- Gert Bo Jacobsen at IMDb