René Jacquot (born 28 July 1961 in

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) is a former professional boxer and world title holder.Paris match - Page 165 1989 "Qu'il gagne ou qu'il perde, samedi prochain, René Jacquot touchera cinq millions de francs. « Ça ne changera rien à mon style de vie. Je suis un homme simple. Et je ferai toujours le marché. "

Professional career

Jacquot turned professional in 1983 and captured the WBC Light Middleweight Title in 1989 with an upset win over

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. He lost the belt in his first defence to

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, via TKO in the first round. In 1990 he challenged WBC Light Middleweight Title holder

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, but lost a decision. In his final bout, he took on

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Light Middleweight Title holder Gianfranco Rosi later that year, but again lost a decision.

Professional boxing record

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* World Boxing Council champions 1961 births Living people People from Toul French male boxers Sportspeople from Meurthe-et-Moselle Light-middleweight boxers {{France-boxing-bio-stub