R.I.P Former WBC Super-Bantamweight Champ Thierry Jacob

12/20/2024 James Slater

In sad news, it has been reported that Thierry Jacob of France has passed away at the age of 59. Jacob, who ruled as WBC super-bantamweight champion in 1993, lost his fight against lung cancer.

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Recalling The Absolute War Kelvin Seabrooks and Thierry Jacob Engaged In On July 4th!

07/04/2024 James Slater

The term ‘closet classic’ refers to this fight. On this day, July 4th, 1987, in Calais, France, Kelvin Seabrooks met local hero Thierry Jacob in defense of his IBF bantamweight title.

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