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My Take
Daniel Jacobs earns my deepest respect of anyone in this group. The nickname "Miracle Man" undersells it. In 2011, osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, nearly ended not just his career but his ability to walk, and he came back to win the WBA and IBF middleweight world titles. The 2012 Comeback of the Year award barely captures that journey. Born in Brooklyn and standing 182 cm, he brought a survivor's clarity into every fight. To me, his record matters less than the fact that he stepped back into the ring at all. That is courage few athletes ever have to summon.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Jacobs
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニエル・ジェイコブス
- Reading
- だにえる・じぇいこぶす
- Born
- February 3, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 182 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2012 The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year
- IBF World Middleweight Champion
- WBA World Middleweight Champion (secondary)
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Daniel Jacobs born?
Born February 3, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Daniel Jacobs from?
Daniel Jacobs is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Daniel Jacobs do?
Daniel Jacobs works as boxer.
How tall is Daniel Jacobs?
Daniel Jacobs is 182 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.