Gary Jacobs | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Gary Jacobs |
Nickname(s) | The Kid |
Rated at | Welterweight |
Nationality | British |
Born |
Glasgow, Scotland, UK |
10 December 1965
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 53 |
Wins | 45 |
Wins by KO | 26 |
Losses | 8 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Gary "The Kid" Jacobs (born 10 December 1965) is a former professional Scottish boxer.
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. Jacobs wore a Star of David on his trunks. He was inducted into the Scottish Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011.
Jacobs, now lives in Glasgow's suburbs with his wife and three children.
Gary is now a professional boxing coach at the MGM Scotland Gym.