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Lets face it, Reid is an awesome fighter who has been dealt a really bad hand by authorities and bad promoters down the years. A couple of slack performances have put him back a bit but I reckon he will be well up for this fight.
Lacy seems to think this is juts a warm-up for Calzaghe but I think he will come seriously unstuck here. Reid is a better fighter than Calzaghe (and should have had the decision against him when they fought) and could cause a massive upset.
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Im with you on all counts here...
Reid defo should have got that descision and lacy will get a BIG suprise ;)
Do want Lacy to win though as JC will get his name heard in the US of A.
Reid can defo "have it" and i expect him to beat Lacy ;D
I'm agree with all of this until Jeff puts his trade mark left hook en Reid's chin: lights out!!!
I seriously doubt Lacy's going to be putting anyone's lights out. Reid has one of the best chins I've ever seen. If anyone's lights are going out - believe me they're Jeff's.
Calzaghe vs Lacy is the fight I wanna see. I put my money on the welsh
Lacy has never been out
I've seen about the same amount of fights for both but at this moment their really isn't much you can say about Reid, just that he has a decent career and when facing good opponent's he looses (Vicenzo N., Sven O. who by the way only has 6 KO's in his career), and a close loss to Calzaghe.
On the other hand Lacy their is also not much you can say about him with only 19 fights other than he has power and is explosive but so are many other fighter's. Lacy with (15 KO's but who did he KO?). I see this as just another win for Lacy, BUT is that the same script they handed to Reid? Theres been a handfull of surprising loses so far this year?
I on the other hand are slobbering over who will Calzaghe fight next? How about Mikel Kessler no one seems to bring him up, with an impressive 36-0 and (27 KO's).
I like their nicknames more than anything Jeff "Left Hook" Lacy, Robin "Gream Reaper" Reid, Mikel "Viking Warrior" Kessler... We should be in for some great matchup's.. :lickish:
I've only seen a couple Lacy fights but he has power in both hands but like Tua and any other big power puncher he can forget to jab or be active at times but he's going to beat Reid.
Kessler is da Man. He'll whipe JC's Ass
Lacy appears to have a very good chin as well. When he quits on his jab and starts throwing haymakers (an extremely bad habit of his) he tends to be wide open for counter and I've seen him walk through some monster shots to land his own wildly thrown haymakers. He'd be way more dangerous if he stayed under control when he sensed a knockout, He has a good jab and adequate (not good but adequate) defense when he uses it. I don't know that Jeff is someone who could be easily KO'ed. I think a slick boxer could embarass him in the ring, which is ironic since his sparring partner and close friend is Winkky Wright.
Lacy knows what he's doing if he spars with Winky Wright
Great display exposing Lacy's profile. I agree with u
eclectic, what can you say about Mikel Kessler
Hate to say it but cant see anything other than a lopsided points win for Lacy, Reid at his best might give him a bit to think about and he might even make it competetive for a few rounds, but ultimately I see Reid being beaten soundly, maybe even stopped, without hitting the deck though ;)
Not that much noise around Kessler but... he's undefeated and has tremendous power on both hands and most of all he have great conditioning and know how to cut the ring.
I just am not sure about Lacy. He's got a pretty good chin, but he's been rocked before and he gets hits so much that one day he's gonna get KO'd. He has some terrible habits, especially he spends a whole lot of time in the pocket and in close with his left hand down. He's wide open for right hands. I don't know enough about Reid to make a call, I'd pick Joe over Lacy if I had confidence that Joe would box, but Joe likes to fight and I wouldn't be surprised if Lacy got him cause his punches are shorter and straighter than Joe's.
Tuctan.... haven't seen Kessler fight so I can't comment. He sounds pretty good though I'll be looking out for him
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I have a feeling Redi could beat Lacy. I've not been the least bit impressed with Lacy. I really don't see what the big deal is. Omar Sheika caused him all sorts of problems. Personally, I think the only reason Lacy has garnered any sort of attention is because he's a decent fighter in a poor division.Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
Omar Sheika is a decent fighter. I agree Clydey, I dont think Lacey is all that he is hyped up to be, but I think someone with a decent chin and an honest work ethic will beat Reid at present, I dont remember the scores but I fancy Reid would have been UD'd by Magee had Magee remained upright ;) I think Lacy will.
I do fancy Reid for this one. Reids up there with the best in the division. lost his way a little about 4 years ago. He won the title in Italy which is not mean feat but lost disappointingly a year later to Malinga. was screwed in Germany against Otke last year. he also took Calzaghe to a close decision in Feb 1999 in a fight that could of gonna either way. his chins like granite and I think Lacy could get a shock
Ive got a big problem with the Reid Ottke fight in that I think Reid played the role of "hard done by in Germany" to a tee. He bossed the early part of the fight and then let Ottke come back into it down the stretch, Reids corner could see it happening and he did nothing about it, as if he was content to lose and then pull the robbed card afterwards. Dissapointing to say the least.
understand your point there. thing is on the night he fought ottke the referee was picky beyond belief. didnt reid get a perfectly good knockdown taken away from him too? I think reid realises that this is his last chance. he could suprise a few people, its quite close at the bookies too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
Definately mate, Reid was spot on in saying that he feared being penalised for hitting Ottke at one point ;D
do u think Reids got a chance against Lacy?
I absolutely agree! :coolclick:Quote:
Originally Posted by Reedondo
NO, Unless Reid produces something spectacular. Hope Im wrong ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by LBSCFC
I disagree mate but respect your opinion. I think Reid will produce something spectacular cos he has to. But if Im wrong what the hell. wouldnt be the first time :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis