In recognition of #BoneCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re looking back to 2017 when @danieljacobstko's shared his #osteosarcoma story with us.
Now dubbed the “Miracle Man,” Daniel became the first cancer survivor ever to win a world boxing title.
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Daniel Jacobs announced his retirement at 37 after his loss to Shane Mosley Jr. last week, his second consecutive defeat.
“I'm the first cancer survivor to be a boxing world champion, the biggest accomplishment I've ever [achieved].”
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Daniel Jacobs has officially retired.
🔹WBA World Middleweight Champion
🔹IBF Middleweight Champion
🔹Final professional record 37W 5L
🔹Headlined multiple PPV’s
🔹All achievements remarkably came after overcoming cancer.
Enjoy retirement.
‼️ Congratulations to @DanielJacobsTKO on a great career. A true warrior in and out of the ring. Battled cancer and won to become a middleweight Champion 🏆 🥊 Much Respect 🫡 ‼️
An incredible glimpse into Starrett City Boxing Club, a sacred place that shaped me and taught me many important lessons inside and outside the ring through the teachings of my trainer and mentor, Jimmy O. Located in a basement of a parking garage in #Brooklyn#NYC#Boxing