Joey Jacobs Sr.

Joseph Jacobs Sr. (born 5 December 1937) is a male former boxer who competed for England.

Joey Jacobs Sr.
Personal information
Nationality England
Born (1937-12-05) 5 December 1937
Manchester
Medal record
Boxing
Representing  England
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 1958 Cardiff-63.5 kg

Boxing career

He represented England and won a bronze medal in the -63.5 Kg division at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales.[1][2] He made his professional debut on 12 December 1960[3] and fought in five fights until 1961.[4]

Personal life

His son Joey Jacobs repeated his Commonwealth Games achievement in 1986.

References

  1. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  2. "1958 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Profile". BoxRec.
  4. "Profile". Boxing History.


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