Gert Bo Jacobsen

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.

Gert Bo Jacobsen
Statistics
Real nameGert Bo Jacobsen
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Nationality Denmark
Born (1961-12-18) December 18, 1961
Østrup
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights49
Wins43
Wins by KO30
Losses5
Draws0
No contests1

Jacobsen's greatest fights 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
Manning Galloway
WBO Welterweight Champion
1993 Feb 12 1993 Oct 16
Vacated
Succeeded by
Eamonn Loughran

See also

  • List of welterweight boxing champions


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