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Thierry Jacob dead at 59: Former boxing world champion dies after battle with lung cancer

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Thierry Jacob dead at 59: Former boxing world champion dies after battle with lung cancer
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Source: The Sun
Author: Jack Figg
Published: Dec, 20 2024 18:29

FORMER world boxing champion Thierry Jacob has died aged 59 after a battle with lung cancer.

Natacha Bouchart, mayor of the northern port city, announced on Facebook: “We begin this day with sad news. Thierry Jacob died overnight, so young.”

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