WNF Thread Lacy vs. Mendoza

[killersheep]

Jeff Lacy 23-1-0 (17 KOs)

vs

Epifanio Mendoza 28-5-1 (24 KOs)

at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, CA
Lacy gets another chance to shine (or put on
another mediocre performance) against power
punching Epifanio Mendoza.

My opinion Lacy is going to look really bad and
get hurt against a guy that he should be destroying.
I wouldn't be surprised if he loses this one.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Its do or die for Lacy.

He can't get any lower than Rock bottom.

(How harsh does that sound when looking at his record and seeing only one loss against Calzaghe of all people!)

[Poom]

Its do or die for Lacy.

He can't get any lower than Rock bottom.

(How harsh does that sound when looking at his record and seeing only one loss against Calzaghe of all people!)

does sound harsh...

But having a close with Manfredo....

Manfredo....

[LEGION]

Its do or die for Lacy.

He can't get any lower than Rock bottom.

(How harsh does that sound when looking at his record and seeing only one loss against Calzaghe of all people!)

But we all know records can be somewhat deceiving. Look at Emmanuel Burton's record

I agree it's do or die. Looking forward to this one. I hope Lacy wins as I want to see him get back in the mix.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Its do or die for Lacy.

He can't get any lower than Rock bottom.

(How harsh does that sound when looking at his record and seeing only one loss against Calzaghe of all people!)

does sound harsh...

But having a close with Manfredo....

Manfredo....

Well said!

Its do or die for Lacy.

He can't get any lower than Rock bottom.

(How harsh does that sound when looking at his record and seeing only one loss against Calzaghe of all people!)

But we all know records can be somewhat deceiving. Look at Emmanuel Burton's record

I agree it's do or die. Looking forward to this one. I hope Lacy wins as I want to see him get back in the mix.

Alsoo JCC jr. is apparantly possessed of one of the better records in boxing today LoL

[killersheep]

For some reason I'm always rooting against the one-dimensional power guys. Lacy and Mendoza both fit that description for me.

[LEGION]

For some reason I'm always rooting against the one-dimensional power guys. Lacy and Mendoza both fit that description for me.

I find myself rooting against those types as well alot, but I feel sorry for Jeff. Would at least like to see him do something memorable other than be remembered for getting totally schooled by Joe and being a timeclock for Manfredo.

[donnydarkoIRL]

For some reason I'm always rooting against the one-dimensional power guys. Lacy and Mendoza both fit that description for me.

I see your predicament

[Mar]

Jeff Lacy 23-1-0 (17 KOs)

vs

Epifanio Mendoza 28-5-1 (24 KOs)

at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, CA
Lacy gets another chance to shine (or put on
another mediocre performance) against power
punching Epifanio Mendoza.

My opinion Lacy is going to look really bad and
get hurt against a guy that he should be destroying.
I wouldn't be surprised if he loses this one.

Damn talk about hitting the nail on the head......who'd you say is gonna win the cotto/margarito fight again lol ?!! (starting the car heading to place a big bet in vegas...).

[killersheep]

Jeff Lacy 23-1-0 (17 KOs)

vs

Epifanio Mendoza 28-5-1 (24 KOs)

at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, CA
Lacy gets another chance to shine (or put on
another mediocre performance) against power
punching Epifanio Mendoza.

My opinion Lacy is going to look really bad and
get hurt against a guy that he should be destroying.
I wouldn't be surprised if he loses this one.

Damn talk about hitting the nail on the head......who'd you say is gonna win the cotto/margarito fight again lol ?!! (starting the car heading to place a big bet in vegas...).

lol. I certainly don't feel as confident on Cotto/Margarito. Right now I'm gonna say this: Margarito is gonna start strong taking most of the early rounds, Cotto gets up off the canvas and switches to boxer mode and finishes string but It's too late in the fight and it looks like Margarito should still walk away with a close decision, but Cotto wins a UD with one scorecard being ridiculously favoring Cotto. 175 new threads are started on Saddoboxing dedicated to the topic, many by new members.

That's my guess not that confident though probably have a whole new opinion in an hour.

[boozeboxer]

Jeff Lacy 23-1-0 (17 KOs)

vs

Epifanio Mendoza 28-5-1 (24 KOs)

at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, CA
Lacy gets another chance to shine (or put on
another mediocre performance) against power
punching Epifanio Mendoza.

My opinion Lacy is going to look really bad and
get hurt against a guy that he should be destroying.
I wouldn't be surprised if he loses this one.

Damn talk about hitting the nail on the head......who'd you say is gonna win the cotto/margarito fight again lol ?!! (starting the car heading to place a big bet in vegas...).

lol. I certainly don't feel as confident on Cotto/Margarito. Right now I'm gonna say this: Margarito is gonna start strong taking most of the early rounds, Cotto gets up off the canvas and switches to boxer mode and finishes string but It's too late in the fight and it looks like Margarito should still walk away with a close decision, but Cotto wins a UD with one scorecard being ridiculously favoring Cotto. 175 new threads are started on Saddoboxing dedicated to the topic, many by new members.

That's my guess not that confident though probably have a whole new opinion in an hour.

If Margarito starts by taking the early rounds there is no stopping him. IMO.

[killersheep]

Damn talk about hitting the nail on the head......who'd you say is gonna win the cotto/margarito fight again lol ?!! (starting the car heading to place a big bet in vegas...).

lol. I certainly don't feel as confident on Cotto/Margarito. Right now I'm gonna say this: Margarito is gonna start strong taking most of the early rounds, Cotto gets up off the canvas and switches to boxer mode and finishes string but It's too late in the fight and it looks like Margarito should still walk away with a close decision, but Cotto wins a UD with one scorecard being ridiculously favoring Cotto. 175 new threads are started on Saddoboxing dedicated to the topic, many by new members.

That's my guess not that confident though probably have a whole new opinion in an hour.

If Margarito starts by taking the early rounds there is no stopping him. IMO.

We'll have to see, I do think Cotto is a champ that can turn it around. I have a hard time imagining Margarito starting with a "feeling out" round, which may work as a disadvatage in the championship rounds.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

I think Lacy peaked 2 years ago... I take nothing away from Mendoza though... Fun fight to watch even though Jeff is teatering on the edge of a cliff...


Funny thing is that Jeff shows flashes of VERY good skill... He has a decent Jab... he moves well... He has power in both hands... But he is just so technically flawed. It is as if the Calzaghe fight and all since then have taught him nothing.

I was rooting for him and can't wait to see him in action again as Mendoza has a good chin and most would have crumbled under many of Jeff's blows.

I just don't see him getting any better at 31. I could be wrong and hope I am for his sake... But I thik he's on a legit downslide...