Gert Bo Jacobsen
Gert Bo Jacobsen | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Gert Bo Jacobsen |
Rated at | Welterweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Nationality | Denmark |
Born |
Oestrup | December 18, 1961
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 49 |
Wins | 43 |
Wins by KO | 30 |
Losses | 5 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
Gert Bo Jacobsen (born 1961-12-28) is a former WBO welterweight title holder. He is from Oestrup, Denmark. His first 26 fights he was undefeated from 1983 to 1988. His first lost came in October 1988 to Greg Haugen.
Jacobsen's greatest fights were against Manning Galloway which were all fought in Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark. The first fight Manning beat Jacobsen, Jacobsen lost due to a corner retirement. The second fight was a no contest. Jacobsen finally got the best of Galloway in the 3rd fight by decision. Gert won the WBO welterweight title from Galloway in the 3rd fight.
Jacobsen's titles he held were EBU European lightweight title, and the WBO welterweight title.
Jacobsen also was in a television show named Dalton that was shown in Denmark in 1993.
Preceded by Manning Galloway |
WBO Welterweight Champion 1993 Feb 12 – 1993 Oct 16 Vacated |
Succeeded by Eamonn Loughran |