Daniel Jacobs (born February 3, 1987) is an American professional boxer. He is a former two-time world champion, having held the IBF middleweight title from 2014 to 2017 and the WBA (Regular) middleweight title from 2017 to 2018. He is known by his nickname "Miracle Man," a moniker he earned after overcoming osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, and returning to the sport.
Jacobs was a highly decorated amateur boxer, winning the 2003 Junior Olympics national championships, the 2004 U.S. amateur national championships, and the 2005 PAL national championships. He represented the United States at the 2005 World Amateur Boxing Championships.
As a professional, Jacobs is recognized for his punching power, athleticism, and resilience. He has faced notable opponents including Gennady Golovkin, Peter Quillin, and Canelo Álvarez. While he lost his fights against Golovkin and Álvarez, these bouts were highly competitive and solidified his reputation as one of the top middleweights of his era.
Outside of the ring, Jacobs is involved in charitable work and uses his platform to raise awareness for cancer research and support. His story of overcoming cancer has been an inspiration to many. He continues to compete in the sport and is pursuing further world title opportunities.