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JEFF LACY.....is his career done?
Haven't seen him since he was beaten in the UK, has he fought since?
Any fights coming up?
Hope he can get back on track as I thought he had a bright future ahead.
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He hurt his shoulder in his comeback match against Vitali Tsypko. He'll be out for a while. THere were rumors he would be on season three of the contender, but he wasnt healed by the time they started filming. His career is not over but whether he will be a top contender again there is no way to say.
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As a title threat. yes it is. The media ruined Lacy. They made him out to be more than he really was. They made him out to be the next great champion when in reality he was just a limited contender.
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
As a title threat. yes it is. The media ruined Lacy. They made him out to be more than he really was. They made him out to be the next great champion when in reality he was just a limited contender.
....Lacy's management ruined Lacy, media can make all the hype they want to but they don't make the fights in the end.
Lacy could still be ok, I would still LOVE to see Lacy and Jermain Taylor fight, I've been waiting for that one forever
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Originally Posted by Lyle
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
As a title threat. yes it is. The media ruined Lacy. They made him out to be more than he really was. They made him out to be the next great champion when in reality he was just a limited contender.
....Lacy's management ruined Lacy, media can make all the hype they want to but they don't make the fights in the end.
Lacy could still be ok, I would still LOVE to see Lacy and Jermain Taylor fight, I've been waiting for that one forever
Taylor would embarrass Lacy
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i seen lacy fight my friend as an amatuer england v usa and totally gave him a leather shampoo here in england and at that point i thought he was going to be a complete world beater but after his defeat by calzaghe i dont think he can bounce back.....it was a severe beating and some people just cant adjust.....i really hope he does because i have seen lacys potential and know this man can be special
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Much as the basis for this assessment is on his performance is on that which he provided in the Tsypko fight, I still think that he has plenty to prove. In taking on Calzaghe, there's no doubt he put his balls on the line in the biggest fight in the division in 10 years. However, his fight against Kessler will bring together three of the four belts, and install the winner as the undisputed champion of the division, in my opinion.
As far as Calzaghe is concerned, this is a win or lose fight, which either way will see Calzaghe finally look for the move to light-heavyweight. And if he wins, big fights could be possible. If he fails to beat Kessler, then surely retirement or a rematch are the only options.
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i agree if this fight goes wrong it all goes wrong for calzaghe but the man is 35 now and its a shame the big fights didnt come a few year back....hes still game though
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
As a title threat. yes it is. The media ruined Lacy. They made him out to be more than he really was. They made him out to be the next great champion when in reality he was just a limited contender.
CC# 596 that is the best analogy I have heard of Lacey yet
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Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
Much as the basis for this assessment is on his performance is on that which he provided in the Tsypko fight, I still think that he has plenty to prove. In taking on Calzaghe, there's no doubt he put his balls on the line in the biggest fight in the division in 10 years. However, his fight against Kessler will bring together three of the four belts, and install the winner as the undisputed champion of the division, in my opinion.
As far as Calzaghe is concerned, this is a win or lose fight, which either way will see Calzaghe finally look for the move to light-heavyweight. And if he wins, big fights could be possible. If he fails to beat Kessler, then surely retirement or a rematch are the only options.
Why does it matter if Calzaghe wins or loses? I taught this was Lacy thread.
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
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Originally Posted by Lyle
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
As a title threat. yes it is. The media ruined Lacy. They made him out to be more than he really was. They made him out to be the next great champion when in reality he was just a limited contender.
....Lacy's management ruined Lacy, media can make all the hype they want to but they don't make the fights in the end.
Lacy could still be ok, I would still LOVE to see Lacy and Jermain Taylor fight, I've been waiting for that one forever
Taylor would embarrass Lacy
In different perspectives you guys are both right, But I believe what really ruined him was an English gentlemen named Calzaghe.
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Originally Posted by Just a Boxing Fan
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
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Originally Posted by Lyle
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
As a title threat. yes it is. The media ruined Lacy. They made him out to be more than he really was. They made him out to be the next great champion when in reality he was just a limited contender.
....Lacy's management ruined Lacy, media can make all the hype they want to but they don't make the fights in the end.
Lacy could still be ok, I would still LOVE to see Lacy and Jermain Taylor fight, I've been waiting for that one forever
Taylor would embarrass Lacy
In different perspectives you guys are both right, But I believe what really ruined him was an English gentlemen named Calzaghe.
Calzaghe just got to him first. So he gets the credit. But in reality how you going to ruin something that was already mediocre?
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I saw him fight Tsypko and he looked really good for a couple of rounds till his shoulder went. He's got some balls to go through what he's been through in his last two fights. Hopefully he'll come back again because he definitely has ability.
Can anybody tell me the card that Lacy was fighting on in his last fight, or link me to a historical record of boxing shows so I can work it out please?
EDIT : The Winky/Quartey fight. :)
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Nah Fuk that Violent, Lacy still has the goods.. to say he is just a contender and then over look his courage ,heart and determination is foolish.... there isint a champion holding a belt today aside Holyfield that has exhibited all those qualities and has battled through that kind of adversity... Jeff will be just fine, and will come back like a roaring Lion
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Originally Posted by JT Rock
Nah Fuk that Violent, Lacy still has the goods.. to say he is just a contender and then over look his courage ,heart and determination is foolish.... there isint a champion holding a belt today aside Holyfield that has exhibited all those qualities and has battled through that kind of adversity... Jeff will be just fine, and will come back like a roaring Lion
To bad he'll be roaring like Simba
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
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Originally Posted by JT Rock
Nah Fuk that Violent, Lacy still has the goods.. to say he is just a contender and then over look his courage ,heart and determination is foolish.... there isint a champion holding a belt today aside Holyfield that has exhibited all those qualities and has battled through that kind of adversity... Jeff will be just fine, and will come back like a roaring Lion
To bad he'll be roaring like Simba
And we will never see Taylor vs Lacy either...... Since Taylor is a puss and is the Calzaghe of the Middleweight division now
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Originally Posted by JT Rock
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
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Originally Posted by JT Rock
Nah Fuk that Violent, Lacy still has the goods.. to say he is just a contender and then over look his courage ,heart and determination is foolish.... there isint a champion holding a belt today aside Holyfield that has exhibited all those qualities and has battled through that kind of adversity... Jeff will be just fine, and will come back like a roaring Lion
To bad he'll be roaring like Simba
And we will never see Taylor vs Lacy either...... Since Taylor is a puss and is the Calzaghe of the Middleweight division now
Thats a joke, Taylor has never ducked anybody. He's fought bhop, Wright and now pavlick but he's ducking people? I don't follow that.
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
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Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
Much as the basis for this assessment is on his performance is on that which he provided in the Tsypko fight, I still think that he has plenty to prove. In taking on Calzaghe, there's no doubt he put his balls on the line in the biggest fight in the division in 10 years. However, his fight against Kessler will bring together three of the four belts, and install the winner as the undisputed champion of the division, in my opinion.
As far as Calzaghe is concerned, this is a win or lose fight, which either way will see Calzaghe finally look for the move to light-heavyweight. And if he wins, big fights could be possible. If he fails to beat Kessler, then surely retirement or a rematch are the only options.
Why does it matter if Calzaghe wins or loses? I taught this was Lacy thread.
Surely if Calzaghe goes on to prove himself to be a p4p great with wins over Kessler, and other fighters, the nsurely that will give Lacy a big boost as he looks to reestablish himself.
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I think it depends on who he beats. My feeling is, if he gets to fight Tarver and comes through that with a win, it may give him the confidence to get his career back on track. IMO he lost to Tsypko though, and was very lucky to get the decision. Best of luck to him though, I'd love to see him knock Tarver out.
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Originally Posted by bzkfn
I think it depends on who he beats. My feeling is, if he gets to fight Tarver and comes through that with a win, it may give him the confidence to get his career back on track. IMO he lost to Tsypko though, and was very lucky to get the decision. Best of luck to him though, I'd love to see ANYONE knock Tarver out.
Just fixed that for you. ;)
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I think it depends on who he beats. My feeling is, if he gets to fight Tarver and comes through that with a win, it may give him the confidence to get his career back on track. IMO he lost to Tsypko though, and was very lucky to get the decision. Best of luck to him though, I'd love to see ANYONE knock Tarver out.
Just fixed that for you. ;)
haha, thanks dude, have #600 on me.
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Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
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I think it depends on who he beats. My feeling is, if he gets to fight Tarver and comes through that with a win, it may give him the confidence to get his career back on track. IMO he lost to Tsypko though, and was very lucky to get the decision. Best of luck to him though, I'd love to see ANYONE knock Tarver out.
Just fixed that for you. ;)
haha, thanks dude, have #600 on me.
Right back atcha bro.
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Originally Posted by JT Rock
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
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Nah Fuk that Violent, Lacy still has the goods.. to say he is just a contender and then over look his courage ,heart and determination is foolish.... there isint a champion holding a belt today aside Holyfield that has exhibited all those qualities and has battled through that kind of adversity... Jeff will be just fine, and will come back like a roaring Lion
To bad he'll be roaring like Simba
And we will never see Taylor vs Lacy either...... Since Taylor is a puss and is the Calzaghe of the Middleweight division now
I'll never work out how you have such a high opinion of Lacy yet such a low one of Calzaghe.
How can you call Calzaghe a puss if he stepped into the ring with your man and beat the fuck out of him? Don't make sense.
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Lacy will be back he is a good fighter, however Calzaghe is just far better.
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Originally Posted by Fenster
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Originally Posted by JT Rock
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
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Originally Posted by JT Rock
Nah Fuk that Violent, Lacy still has the goods.. to say he is just a contender and then over look his courage ,heart and determination is foolish.... there isint a champion holding a belt today aside Holyfield that has exhibited all those qualities and has battled through that kind of adversity... Jeff will be just fine, and will come back like a roaring Lion
To bad he'll be roaring like Simba
And we will never see Taylor vs Lacy either...... Since Taylor is a puss and is the Calzaghe of the Middleweight division now
I'll never work out how you have such a high opinion of Lacy yet such a low one of Calzaghe.
How can you call Calzaghe a puss if he stepped into the ring with your man and beat the F*** out of him? Don't make sense.
Oh he beat him, and I give him all the credit in the world as being the better man that night... Its just that I grow really intolerant of how historically its been like pulling teeth to get Calzaghe in a super fight.... We all know it wasnt a walk in the park to get a fight with Jeff in the 1st place since he was dragging his feet, and for whatever reason same could be said about the Kessler fight too. Which I still wont believe until I see them at the center of the ring getting the referees instructions, then touching gloves and Joe breaks his hands ;D
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Originally Posted by JT Rock
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Originally Posted by Fenster
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Originally Posted by JT Rock
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
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Originally Posted by JT Rock
Nah Fuk that Violent, Lacy still has the goods.. to say he is just a contender and then over look his courage ,heart and determination is foolish.... there isint a champion holding a belt today aside Holyfield that has exhibited all those qualities and has battled through that kind of adversity... Jeff will be just fine, and will come back like a roaring Lion
To bad he'll be roaring like Simba
And we will never see Taylor vs Lacy either...... Since Taylor is a puss and is the Calzaghe of the Middleweight division now
I'll never work out how you have such a high opinion of Lacy yet such a low one of Calzaghe.
How can you call Calzaghe a puss if he stepped into the ring with your man and beat the F*** out of him? Don't make sense.
Oh he beat him, and I give him all the credit in the world as being the better man that night...
Its just that I grow really intolerant of how historically its been like pulling teeth to get Calzaghe in a super fight.... We all know it wasnt a walk in the park to get a fight with Jeff in the 1st place since he was dragging his feet, and for whatever reason same could be said about the Kessler fight too. Which I still wont believe until I see them at the center of the ring getting the referees instructions, then touching gloves and Joe breaks his hands ;D
So, so, so true. It's been tough getting people in the ring with Calzaghe. Thankfully though with Kessler, like Lacy, we have another guy with the balls to step up to the plate. ;)
