Daniel Jacobs seeks a second encounter with Gennady Golovkin, potentially at hand this Saturday, through a successful outcome.
In a significant move for the world of boxing, Daniel Jacobs, the former world champion and cancer survivor affectionately known as the "Miracle Man," has signed a collective deal with Matchroom Boxing and HBO. This historic agreement makes Jacobs the first fighter from American soil to be represented by Matchroom Boxing.
The 31-year-old boxer from Brownsville made his debut under this new deal against Luis Arias in November at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, securing a hard-fought victory by decision. This successful outing marks the beginning of a new era for Jacobs.
Jacobs' next challenge comes in the form of Maciej Sulecki, a formidable opponent who has been training his entire life for a chance like this. Sulecki, currently undefeated with a record of 26-0, 10 KOs, will face Jacobs in the main event at Barclays Center on Saturday, marking the sixth time Jacobs has fought there in his career.
The matchup between Jacobs and Sulecki is an eliminator to determine a mandatory challenger for WBA champion Gennady Golovkin. The recent cancellation of Golovkin's rematch with Saul "Canelo" Alvarez has reopened a path for Jacobs to earn a second chance against Golovkin.
Jacobs views Maciej Sulecki as a significant step in his journey to the top of the middleweight division. However, he is not overlooking any opponent, understanding the unpredictable nature of boxing. Many believe that Jacobs outpointed Golovkin in their previous fight last March, and he is willing to fight any middleweight that considers themselves the best.
Jacobs' decision to partner with Matchroom Boxing and HBO aims to make him a star. The key promoter associated with Matchroom Boxing is Eddie Hearn, but the specific individual promoter representing Jacobs in the deal is not explicitly named in the search results.
Jacobs believes that the UK is the hottest place for boxing at the moment, and this deal could potentially start a trend in boxing. As he prepares to face Sulecki, Jacobs is focused on the task at hand, determined to continue his rise up the middleweight division.
