Gert Bo Jacobsen

Gert Bo Jacobsen
Born (1961-12-28) December 28, 1961 (age 62)
Østrup, Denmark
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
StanceOrthodox
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.

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 fights 43 wins 5 losses
By knockout 30 5
By decision 12 0
By disqualification 1 0
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
49 Loss 43–5 (1) Khalid Rahilou TKO 9 (12) 28 Apr 1995 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark For EBU light-welterweight title
48 Win 43–4 (1) Shawn Spinda KO 1 (8) 17 Mar 1995 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
47 Win 42–4 (1) Mike Bryan TKO 1 (8) 13 Jan 1995 Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, Denmark
46 Loss 41–4 (1) Khalid Rahilou TKO 3 (12) 11 Nov 1994 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark For EBU light-welterweight title
45 Win 41–3 (1) George Sams KO 1 (8) 16 Sep 1994 Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, Denmark
44 Win 40–3 (1) Jackie Beard KO 3 (8) 10 Jun 1994 Kolding Hallen, Kolding, Denmark
43 Win 39–3 (1) David Santos DQ 6 (8) 22 Apr 1994 Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, Denmark
42 Win 38–3 (1) Terry Ford KO 3 (8) 25 Mar 1994 Aakirkeby Hallerne, Aakirkeby, Denmark
41 Win 37–3 (1) Johar Abu Lashin TKO 2 (8) 18 Feb 1994 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
40 Win 36–3 (1) Roland Commings PTS 8 3 Dec 1993 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
39 Win 35–3 (1) Robert Campos KO 3 (8) 17 Sep 1993 Circus Building, Copenhagen, Denmark
38 Win 34–3 (1) David Taylor UD 8 11 Jun 1993 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
37 Win 33–3 (1) Bobby Butters TKO 6 (8) 26 Mar 1993 Circus Building, Copenhagen, Denmark
36 Win 32–3 (1) Manning Galloway UD 12 12 Feb 1993 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark Won WBO welterweight title
35 NC 31–3 (1) Manning Galloway NC 1 (12) 27 Nov 1992 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark For WBO welterweight title;
The bout was declared a no-contest due to clash of heads
34 Win 31–3 Rocky Berg KO 1 (8) 4 Sep 1992 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
33 Win 30–3 William Betts KO 1 (8) 4 Jun 1992 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
32 Loss 29–3 Manning Galloway RTD 8 (12) 15 Feb 1991 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark For WBO welterweight title
31 Win 29–2 Felix Dubray KO 5 (8) 8 Dec 1990 Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, Denmark
30 Win 28–2 Jeff Bumpus KO 4 (8) 19 Oct 1990 Skive Hallerne, Skive, Denmark
29 Win 27–2 Keheven Johnson KO 1 (8) 17 May 1990 Nordjysk Messecenter, Aars, Denmark
28 Loss 26–2 Poli Díaz TKO 6 (12) 14 Jun 1989 Palacio de los Deportes, Madrid, Spain For EBU lightweight title
27 Loss 26–1 Greg Haugen TKO 10 (12) 28 Oct 1988 Brøndby Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark For IBF lightweight title
26 Win 26–0 Marvin Garris PTS 8 12 May 1988 Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
25 Win 25–0 Joey Medina TKO 7 (8) 5 Feb 1988 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Herbie Bivalacqua KO 4 (8) 15 Jan 1988 Skive Hallerne, Skive, Denmark
23 Win 23–0 Claudio Nitti KO 4 (12) 2 Oct 1987 Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark Retained EBU lightweight title
22 Win 22–0 Alain Simoes TKO 8 (12) 8 Jun 1987 Mérignac, Gironde, France Retained EBU lightweight title
21 Win 21–0 Felipe Julio TKO 5 (10) 28 Mar 1987 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
20 Win 20–0 José Antonio Hernando UD 12 27 Feb 1987 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark Retained EBU lightweight title
19 Win 19–0 Joey Joynson KO 1 (8) 6 Feb 1987 Herning Kongrescenter, Herning, Denmark
18 Win 18–0 Fernando Blanco UD 12 17 Oct 1986 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark Retained EBU lightweight title
17 Win 17–0 Alfred Raininger UD 12 18 Apr 1986 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark Retained EBU lightweight title
16 Win 16–0 René Weller TKO 8 (12) 10 Jan 1986 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark Won EBU lightweight title
15 Win 15–0 Rene Nelson Trujillo TKO 10 (10) 7 Dec 1985 Circus Building, Copenhagen, Denmark
14 Win 14–0 José Antonio Garcia TKO 2 (8) 1 Nov 1985 Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
13 Win 13–0 Claude Lancastre KO 4 (8) 20 Jun 1985 Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
12 Win 12–0 José Ortiz KO 2 (8) 9 Mar 1985 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
11 Win 11–0 Vicente Jorge PTS 8 9 Nov 1984 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
10 Win 10–0 Jesus Matilla TKO 3 (8) 5 Oct 1984 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
9 Win 9–0 José Luis Vicho PTS 8 18 Feb 1984 Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
8 Win 8–0 Charles Jurietti KO 1 (8) 13 Jan 1984 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
7 Win 7–0 Aldo Di Benedetto KO 2 (8) 1 Dec 1983 Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
6 Win 6–0 Gary Lucas KO 4 (6) 6 Oct 1983 Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
5 Win 5–0 Hugo Carrizo PTS 6 8 Apr 1983 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
4 Win 4–0 Eddie Morgan KO 3 (4) 11 Feb 1983 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
3 Win 3–0 Benito Murillo PTS 4 2 Dec 1982 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
2 Win 2–0 Gilbert Helluin PTS 4 5 Nov 1982 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
1 Win 1–0 Chris McCallum KO 1 (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.

See also

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