Gary Jacobs (boxer)
Gary Jacobs | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Gary Jacobs |
Nickname(s) | The Kid |
Rated at | Welterweight |
Nationality | British |
Born |
Glasgow, Scotland, UK | 10 December 1965
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 53 |
Wins | 45 |
Wins by KO | 26 |
Losses | 8 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Gary "The Kid" Jacobs (born 10 December 1965) is a former professional Scottish boxer.[1]
Jacobs at various points in his career held the British, Commonwealth, and European (EBU) welterweight titles, as well as unsuccessfully challenging Pernell Whitaker for his WBC crown.[2] Jacobs wore a Star of David on his trunks. He was inducted into the Scottish Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011.[3]
Jacobs,[4][5] now lives in Glasgow's suburbs with his wife and three children.
Gary is now a professional boxing coach at the MGM Scotland Gym.
See also
References
- ↑ "Gary Jacobs - Boxer". Boxrec.com. 8 February 1989. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
- ↑ Jet. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
- ↑ "Sports Shorts". Jewish Sports Review. 8 (87): 18. September 16, 2011.
- ↑ Day by day in Jewish sports history. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
- ↑ The Jewish Year Book, 2000. 27 August 2008. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
External links
Achievements | ||
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Preceded by Wilf Gentzen |
Commonwealth Welterweight Champion 19 April 1988 - 23 November 1989 |
Succeeded by Donovan Boucher |
Preceded by Del Bryan |
British Welterweight Champion 20 February 1992 - 9 July 1992 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Del Bryan |
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