Jeff Lacy Retiring - Taylor Fight Is Off!

[amat]

Lacy, Wright and you can add Ward have long been my favorite fighters. So obviously it's a bit sad to see your favorite fighter retire, but I'm glad. He went out in a very good way in the 10th round versus Mendoza where it was plain to see that he didn't have it all with him and he was fighting past his best, but he still gutted out a final round victory to take a points decision, one he deserved imo.

So it's nice to see that. In the postfight interview, he was starting to slur his words a bit. I really doubt he needs the money. He owns his own house in Las Vegas, is part owner of a couple bars in St. Petersburg so I don't think he has many problems in that department. I'm very glad, Taylor is a very skilled boxer who I'm sure watched how Mendoza landed those uppercuts and began licking his chops. It's a good deal for Lacy, it might not stick, but I wouldn't mind if he did.

Always a bit sad but more relief then sadness to be honest.

[JT Rock]

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Always a bit sad but more relief then sadness to be honest.

I feel that way to Amat... a little relieved that he didnt get thrashed again liked Calzaghe did to him, or end a fight tits up. I'm sure that you recognized he hasnt been Lacy like in his personality lately

[Clanger]

Taking money completely out of the equation, i think it's the right decision that he quits the game. He has been deeply depressed with his loss, injury and criticsm of late and if the mind isn't right, then your just gonna get flattened at some point. I thought Taylor might have had some scars in the Pavlik rematch, but he was neck and neck for the full 12 rounds.

Wheras Lacy just looked crude and a class below the others out there at the moment. Sure he'd be a great opponent for Edison Miranda or someone of that nature, but a skilled operator would take him apart.

I just hope now Mick Hennessy ignores Dibella's calls now, as Lou ignored his last week.

[BoxingGorilla]

Two Majority Decisions and a hideous UD against Manfredo will do that to you.

Besides, he can feel the sting of the Calzaghe ass whippin' and knows a fight with Jermain Taylor would just be a rehash. I know I wouldn't do it if I watched my last four fights and saw what we saw.

[Spicoli]

Just watching the Lacy brawl with E. Mendoza again. Is Taylor match on ? Lacy better cross the street when he see's Jt ,I think Taylor takes him out,harshly.

[Diane]

Just watching the Lacy brawl with E. Mendoza again. Is Taylor match on ? Lacy better cross the street when he see's Jt ,I think Taylor takes him out,harshly.

Yes, the fight is on November 15th, in Nashville.

[Spicoli]

Just watching the Lacy brawl with E. Mendoza again. Is Taylor match on ? Lacy better cross the street when he see's Jt ,I think Taylor takes him out,harshly.

Yes, the fight is on November 15th, in Nashville.

This is one I would think of as " Fav.match ups" maybe a couple of years ago but Man,Taylor has the retained style too exploit Lacy's deterioration badly Imo.Mendoza had him wrecked more than a couple of times.

[Diane]

Just watching the Lacy brawl with E. Mendoza again. Is Taylor match on ? Lacy better cross the street when he see's Jt ,I think Taylor takes him out,harshly.

Yes, the fight is on November 15th, in Nashville.

This is one I would think of as " Fav.match ups" maybe a couple of years ago but Man,Taylor has the retained style too exploit Lacy's deterioration badly Imo.Mendoza had him wrecked more than a couple of times.

Plus, it's not going to help Lacy that Tennessee judges seem to favor Taylor.

[LEGION]

Just watching the Lacy brawl with E. Mendoza again. Is Taylor match on ? Lacy better cross the street when he see's Jt ,I think Taylor takes him out,harshly.

Yes, the fight is on November 15th, in Nashville.

This is one I would think of as " Fav.match ups" maybe a couple of years ago but Man,Taylor has the retained style too exploit Lacy's deterioration badly Imo.Mendoza had him wrecked more than a couple of times.

Taylor is going to come in wanting to redeem himself; so Lacy better be up for it because this won't be Peter Manfredo fighting in spurts and watching the clock tick. This is a must win for Taylor imo what with the 2 losses to Kelly and his lackluster fights with Spinks and Ouma. He needs a good win over Lacy; and the same could be said of Jeff as well; but I question his desire at this point. I got Taylor by ko. I don't even think this post made any sense; you guys just don't know the pain I'm in right now