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Gert Bo Jacobsen
Born
Gert Bo Jacobsen

(1961-12-18) December 18, 1961 (age 62)
Østrup
NationalityDenmark Denmark
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights49
Wins43
Wins by KO30
Losses5
Draws0
No contests1

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.

Preceded by WBO Welterweight Champion
1993 Feb 12 – 1993 Oct 16
Vacated
Succeeded by

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