Gert Bo Jacobsen

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Gert Bo Jacobsen
Born (1961-12-28) December 28, 1961 (age 62)
Østrup, Denmark
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9+12 in (177 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights49
Wins43
Wins by KO30
Losses5
No contests1

Gert Bo Jacobsen (born 28 December 1961) is a Danish former professional boxer who competed between 1982 and 1995. He held the WBO welterweight title from February to October 1993.

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Professional career

Jacobsen turned professional in 1982 & compiled a record of 26–0 before facing for the IBF lightweight title, he would lose via tenth round stoppage. [1]

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. [2] He was stripped of the title after being forced to withdraw from a fight against Eamonn Loughran because of suffering from the flu.

Professional boxing record

49 fights43 wins5 losses
By knockout305
By decision120
By disqualification10
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
49Loss43–5 (1) Khalid Rahilou TKO9 (12)28 Apr 1995Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkFor EBU light-welterweight title
48Win43–4 (1)Shawn SpindaKO1 (8)17 Mar 1995K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
47Win42–4 (1)Mike BryanTKO1 (8)13 Jan 1995Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, Denmark
46Loss41–4 (1) Khalid Rahilou TKO3 (12)11 Nov 1994Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkFor EBU light-welterweight title
45Win41–3 (1)George SamsKO1 (8)16 Sep 1994Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, Denmark
44Win40–3 (1) Jackie Beard KO3 (8)10 Jun 1994 Kolding Hallen, Kolding, Denmark
43Win39–3 (1)David SantosDQ6 (8)22 Apr 1994Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, Denmark
42Win38–3 (1)Terry FordKO3 (8)25 Mar 1994Aakirkeby Hallerne, Aakirkeby, Denmark
41Win37–3 (1)Johar Abu LashinTKO2 (8)18 Feb 1994Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
40Win36–3 (1)Roland CommingsPTS83 Dec 1993Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
39Win35–3 (1)Robert CamposKO3 (8)17 Sep 1993Circus Building, Copenhagen, Denmark
38Win34–3 (1)David TaylorUD811 Jun 1993Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
37Win33–3 (1)Bobby ButtersTKO6 (8)26 Mar 1993Circus Building, Copenhagen, Denmark
36Win32–3 (1) Manning Galloway UD1212 Feb 1993Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkWon WBO welterweight title
35NC31–3 (1) Manning Galloway NC1 (12)27 Nov 1992Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkFor WBO welterweight title;
The bout was declared a no-contest due to clash of heads
34Win31–3Rocky BergKO1 (8)4 Sep 1992 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
33Win30–3William BettsKO1 (8)4 Jun 1992Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
32Loss29–3 Manning Galloway RTD8 (12)15 Feb 1991Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkFor WBO welterweight title
31Win29–2Felix DubrayKO5 (8)8 Dec 1990 Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, Denmark
30Win28–2Jeff BumpusKO4 (8)19 Oct 1990Skive Hallerne, Skive, Denmark
29Win27–2Keheven JohnsonKO1 (8)17 May 1990Nordjysk Messecenter, Aars, Denmark
28Loss26–2 Poli Díaz TKO6 (12)14 Jun 1989 Palacio de los Deportes, Madrid, SpainFor EBU lightweight title
27Loss26–1 Greg Haugen TKO10 (12)28 Oct 1988 Brøndby Hall, Copenhagen, DenmarkFor IBF lightweight title
26Win26–0Marvin GarrisPTS812 May 1988Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
25Win25–0Joey MedinaTKO7 (8)5 Feb 1988 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
24Win24–0Herbie BivalacquaKO4 (8)15 Jan 1988Skive Hallerne, Skive, Denmark
23Win23–0Claudio NittiKO4 (12)2 Oct 1987Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, DenmarkRetained EBU lightweight title
22Win22–0Alain SimoesTKO8 (12)8 Jun 1987 Mérignac, Gironde, FranceRetained EBU lightweight title
21Win21–0Felipe JulioTKO5 (10)28 Mar 1987K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
20Win20–0 José Antonio Hernando UD1227 Feb 1987Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkRetained EBU lightweight title
19Win19–0Joey JoynsonKO1 (8)6 Feb 1987 Herning Kongrescenter, Herning, Denmark
18Win18–0Fernando BlancoUD1217 Oct 1986Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkRetained EBU lightweight title
17Win17–0Alfred RainingerUD1218 Apr 1986Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkRetained EBU lightweight title
16Win16–0 René Weller TKO8 (12)10 Jan 1986Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkWon EBU lightweight title
15Win15–0Rene Nelson TrujilloTKO10 (10)7 Dec 1985 Circus Building, Copenhagen, Denmark
14Win14–0José Antonio GarciaTKO2 (8)1 Nov 1985Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
13Win13–0Claude LancastreKO4 (8)20 Jun 1985Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
12Win12–0José OrtizKO2 (8)9 Mar 1985K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
11Win11–0Vicente JorgePTS89 Nov 1984K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
10Win10–0Jesus MatillaTKO3 (8)5 Oct 1984Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
9Win9–0José Luis VichoPTS818 Feb 1984Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
8Win8–0Charles JuriettiKO1 (8)13 Jan 1984Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
7Win7–0Aldo Di BenedettoKO2 (8)1 Dec 1983Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
6Win6–0Gary LucasKO4 (6)6 Oct 1983Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
5Win5–0Hugo CarrizoPTS68 Apr 1983K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
4Win4–0Eddie MorganKO3 (4)11 Feb 1983K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
3Win3–0Benito MurilloPTS42 Dec 1982 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
2Win2–0Gilbert HelluinPTS45 Nov 1982K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
1Win1–0Chris McCallumKO1 (4)7 Oct 1982 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark

Personal life

Jacobsen appeared in a television show named Dalton, that was shown in Denmark in 1993.

Jacobsen owns an auto shop in Denmark.

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References

  1. "Greg Haugen stopped Danish challenger Gert Bo Jacobsen in..." United Press International. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  2. "Agassi Is Ousted, Courier Survives In Memphis Tennis". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by European lightweight champion
10 January 1986 – 1988
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
René Weller
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO welterweight champion
12 February 1993 – 13 October 1993
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Eamonn Loughran