Daniel Jacobs (boxer)

Daniel Jacobs
Jacobs in 2011
Born (1987-02-03) February 3, 1987
Other names
  • The Golden Child
  • Miracle Man
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft (183 cm)
Reach73+12 in (187 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins37
Wins by KO30
Losses5
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Golden Gloves
2005 Little RockMiddleweight
2004 Kansas CityWelterweight
US National Championships
2006 Colorado SpringsMiddleweight

Daniel Jacobs (born February 3, 1987) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2007 to 2024. He held the World Boxing Association (WBA) middleweight title (Regular version) from 2014 to 2017, and the International Boxing Federation (IBF) middleweight title from 2018 to 2019.

Nicknamed the "Miracle Man", Jacobs' career was almost cut short in 2011 due to osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. He went on to make a full recovery after spending 19 months out of the sport, meanwhile recovering from severe operation-induced injuries generally perceived as crippling.