Former Boxing World Champion Thierry Jacob Dies at 59
Thierry Jacob, a former world boxing champion, has passed away at the age of 59, the mayor of his hometown Calais confirmed on Friday. Jacob was best known for winning the WBC super bantamweight title in 1992, when he defeated Mexico’s Daniel Zaragoza in front of a jubilant home crowd in Calais.
The sad news was shared by Natacha Bouchart, the mayor of Calais, who expressed her sorrow on Facebook, saying, “We begin this day with sad news. Thierry Jacob died overnight, so young.” His death has left the local community and the boxing world in mourning.
Jacob’s professional boxing career began in 1984, and he retired a decade later in 1994 with an impressive record of 39 wins and 6 losses. His career highlight came when he claimed the WBC super bantamweight title in 1992. However, his reign was short-lived, as he lost the title in his first defense to American boxer Tracy Harris Patterson in New York.
In addition to his own boxing achievements, Jacob’s legacy lives on through his son, Romain Jacob, who followed in his father’s footsteps and became a professional boxer. Romain claimed the European super featherweight title in 2014, continuing the family tradition in the sport.
Thierry Jacob’s passing marks the end of a significant chapter in French boxing history, and he will be remembered for his accomplishments both in and out of the ring. His contributions to the sport have left a lasting impact, and he will be missed by fans and fellow athletes alike.
