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Lester Jacobs
Posted: 23 May 2006, 16:18
by Old bones Ian
What was this guys story? He was unbeaten as a pro in 29 fights, but never really fought at top level. was there a reason he gave up? or did he just drift away from the sport?
http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=014615
Re: Lester Jacobs
Posted: 23 May 2006, 16:57
by DG.
He promoted his own fights I think..
Maybe he is still a promoter.
Did well - unbeaten - but not the best opposition..
Posted: 23 May 2006, 19:00
by Boxingmad
From what I remember, he did promote a lot of his own fights, and of course picked his own opponents. He was/is a decent pro, and a "world" champion" (WBF middleweight champion). He used to appear at our white-collar boxing shows a lot, and is a thoroughly nice fella too.
Posted: 24 May 2006, 06:50
by stujones
I remember an article BM did on him, I think he knew his level... Definately British top ten material but he never (from what I remember) called out the British champ or make an audacious claims to fight for a World title (depsite I'm sure being in the top 15 with one of the big four).
I remember there was a muted fight with Ryan Rhodes, but then he seemed to dissapear from fighting- not sure if this was the reason.
Posted: 24 May 2006, 06:55
by nickd
I think he walked away because he was knocking on a bit, wasn't he 40 when he last fought?