Jeff is a former WBO World Welterweight boxing champion, who defeated 11
time world champion Manny Pacquiao at Suncorp Stadium in front of more
than 51,000 spectators on 2 July 2017. The fight was the biggest fight in
Australian boxing history.
On 13 December 2017, Jeff successfully defended his world title
against the WBO #10 Gary Corcoran and also defeated Anthony Mundine in
just 96 seconds at Suncorp Stadium on 30 November 2018. Jeff has competed
against the likes of Tim Tsyzu and Terrence Crawford, who is currently
considered in the top 3 pound for pound best fighters in the world.
Jeff has won numerous awards, including the Don Award, Qld Sports Star of
the Year Award, and the GQ Sportsman of the Year Award.
Jeff was also a quarter finalist at the 2012 London Olympics.
Jeff is also the author (with Grantlee Kieza) of The Hornet, a biography of his
life, which may soon become a major feature film.
Jeff is the National Ambassador for Bullyproof Australia who run the AMAYDA
(Australian Martial Arts Youth Development Alliance) course. This is considered
the number one leadership and development course to combat bullying in schools.
Jeff is also was an ambassador for the INAS Global Games
Jeff is an ambassador for MAF (the Mental Awarenss Foundation).
Jeff also holds a Bachelor of Education degree from Griffith University and was
a former teacher.
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