Jackie Jurich was an American former

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. He is also known by his nickname "Rose of San Jose."

Professional career

Jurich claimed the World Flyweight Title, after he was scheduled to face then World champion

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in a title fight. When Lynch came in over the weight limit, Jurich's manager laid claim to the title. This was despite the fact that Jurich was knocked out by Lynch in the overweight bout. Jurich would soon after lose a bout to Peter Kane, which is generally recognized as for being for the vacant World

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Title.

Personal life

After retiring from boxing, Jurich lived in

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with his brother and worked as a janitor Local #9 San Francisco at

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and

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from the 1960s through the 1970s. Jackie Jurich is survived by his daughter Lili Balfour, her brother Paul Balfour, and their extended families.

References

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