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Danny Jacobs given final all clear to box on October 20

Phil D. Jay 
WBN Editor
American ready to resume career at Barclays Center

Promising fighter Danny Jacobs will step in the ring for the first time in 19 months on October 20 at the Barclays Center in New York after recovering from a life threatening spinal illness.

The 25 year-old, who has lost just once in 23 bouts, underwent a major operation last year to remove a rare form of cancer and has spent the past twelve months in recovery. ‘The Golden Child’ finally received a formal all clear from doctors this week and is delighted to be able to resume his career on a huge card in Brooklyn.

"This is only the beginning,” Jacobs told World Boxing News.

“Now that I'm cleared and have a second chance at this wonderful sport of boxing, there's nothing that is going to get in my way. I am destined for greatness!

“I want to sat thanks to all the fans that supported me and I hope we all can share this wonderful moment together October 20 live in Brooklyn."

Topping the bill will be Danny Garcia in defence of his unified world titles in a rematch with Erik Morales, whilst Paulie Malignaggi will make the first defence of his WBA welterweight title and 160lber Peter Quillin will aim to keep up his impressive unbeaten run.

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