Julian Jackson (born September 12, 1960, U.S. Virgin Islands) is a retired professional boxer and former three-time world champion in the light middleweight and middleweight divisions. Known as "The Hawk", Jackson is considered to be one of the hardest pound-for-pound punchers in history, and is ranked #25 on Ring Magazine's list of 100 Greatest Punchers Of All-Time.
The Virgin Islands boxing legacy also includes Peter Jackson (distant relation).
Read more about Julian Jackson: Pro Career, Life After Boxing
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