Gary Jacobs (boxer)
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Gary Jacobs (born 10 December 1965) is a former professional Scottish boxer. Jacobs is now a professional boxing coach.
Gary Jacobs | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gary Jacobs 10 December 1965 |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | The Kid |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 53 |
| Wins | 45 |
| Wins by KO | 26 |
| Losses | 8 |
Professional career
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.
Post career
He was inducted into the Scottish Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011.[3]
Personal life
Jacobs is now a professional boxing coach at the MTK Scotland Gym and lives in the suburbs of Glasgow with his wife and three children [4][5]
Professional boxing record
| 53 fights | 45 wins | 8 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 26 | 2 |
| By decision | 19 | 6 |
See also
References
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