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.

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. 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 RahilouTKO9 (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 RahilouTKO3 (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 BeardKO3 (8)10 Jun 1994Kolding 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 GallowayUD1212 Feb 1993Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkWon WBO welterweight title
35NC31–3 (1)Manning GallowayNC1 (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 1992Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
33Win30–3William BettsKO1 (8)4 Jun 1992Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
32Loss29–3Manning GallowayRTD8 (12)15 Feb 1991Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkFor WBO welterweight title
31Win29–2Felix DubrayKO5 (8)8 Dec 1990Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, Denmark
30Win28–2Jeff BumpusKO4 (8)19 Oct 1990Skive Hallerne, Skive, Denmark
29Win27–2Keheven JohnsonKO1 (8)17 May 1990Nordjysk Messecenter, Aars, Denmark
28Loss26–2Poli DíazTKO6 (12)14 Jun 1989Palacio de los Deportes, Madrid, SpainFor EBU lightweight title
27Loss26–1Greg HaugenTKO10 (12)28 Oct 1988Brøndby Hall, Copenhagen, DenmarkFor IBF lightweight title
26Win26–0Marvin GarrisPTS812 May 1988Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
25Win25–0Joey MedinaTKO7 (8)5 Feb 1988Caesars 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 1987Mérignac, Gironde, FranceRetained EBU lightweight title
21Win21–0Felipe JulioTKO5 (10)28 Mar 1987K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
20Win20–0José Antonio HernandoUD1227 Feb 1987Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkRetained EBU lightweight title
19Win19–0Joey JoynsonKO1 (8)6 Feb 1987Herning 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
16Win16–0René WellerTKO8 (12)10 Jan 1986Randers Hallen, Randers, DenmarkWon EBU lightweight title
15Win15–0Rene Nelson TrujilloTKO10 (10)7 Dec 1985Circus 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 1982Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
2Win2–0Gilbert HelluinPTS45 Nov 1982K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
1Win1–0Chris McCallumKO1 (4)7 Oct 1982K.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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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded byRené WellerEuropean lightweight champion 10 January 1986 – 1988 VacatedVacantTitle next held byRené Weller
World boxing titles
Preceded byManning GallowayWBO welterweight champion 12 February 1993 – 13 October 1993 StrippedVacantTitle next held byEamonn Loughran