Jeff Lacy Signs With Golden Boy, Return Set

[moofo]

It was very close......I was there and felt like it could have gone either way.....He got the hometown favortism no doubt.

There is nol doubt Lacy has heart.
Hopefully he can rebuild his confidence and defensive game.
I would like to see him in with Allen Green & Miranda , I reckon they could be good fights entertainment wise.

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

JEFF LACY signs with Golden Boy Promotions

PRESS RELEASE:

2000 United States Olympian and Former World Super Middleweight Champion Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy has accomplished more in a few short years than most fighters do in an entire career, but Lacy is far from done in his quest for greatness and will now have Golden Boy Promotions in his corner to guide him.

“This was the perfect fit for me at this point in my career and I’m excited about joining the other great fighters on the Golden Boy Promotions team,” said the 30-year-old Lacy, owner of a 22-1 record with 17 knockouts. “I’m looking forward to getting back in the ring and showing everyone that I’m one of the best fighters in the world today. Most importantly, I want my title back, and I’m going get it in 2008.”

Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar de la Hoya added, “I’ve followed Jeff’s career since he was an amateur and I always considered him not only one of the most talented fighters out there, but one of the most exciting. The fans will be in for a treat every time he steps into the ring, and we’re proud to have him on our team.”

A stellar amateur who compiled a record of 209-12 over a career that culminated in a trip to the 2000 Olympic Games, Lacy has gone on to take the pro boxing world by storm with his concussive power, aggressive style and charismatic personality. The St. Petersburg, Florida native won the World Super Middleweight Title in just his 18th pro fight when he stopped Syd Vanderpool in eight rounds on October 2, 2004. Lacy defended his title four times before falling short via decision in a unification bout against Joe Calzaghe in March of 2006 on Calzaghe’s home turf in England. Undeterred, Lacy returned to the ring with a gritty decision win over Vitali Tsypko in December of 2006, but suffered a torn left rotator cuff in the bout. Now healthy and itching to get back into the ring, “Left Hook” is ready to wreck havoc on the 168-pound and 175-pound divisions.

[ßringer]

I still find myself pondering if Lacy has fully recovered mentally from the beating Calzaghe gave him. He hasn't looked very impressive ever since IMO.

[No1]

I still find myself pondering if Lacy has fully recovered mentally from the beating Calzaghe gave him. He hasn't looked very impressive ever since IMO.

Hasnt looked impresiive ever since? He one a fight with his weakest arm.
Also b4 he got a near career ending injury he was killing tyspko.
I think he'll comback and win titles again.

[xxjace]

im not sure about this myself

[DIOS DOMINICANO]

Hasnt looked impresiive ever since? He one a fight with his weakest arm.
Also b4 he got a near career ending injury he was killing tyspko.
I think he'll comback and win titles again.

Ummmm, what round was the "killing Tsypko" part? I missed that.

The shocking part was that Jeff Lacy is THIRTY FRIKKIN YEARS OLD. With 22 fights.

Personally, I think he is done.

[Chipper]

I like Lacy I hope he does well with GBP/

[Derranged]

I still find myself pondering if Lacy has fully recovered mentally from the beating Calzaghe gave him. He hasn't looked very impressive ever since IMO.

That Calzaghe beating might have ruined his career, there was no reason for that fight to go on for the full 12 rounds. But in his last fight, Lacy was doing fine until he hurt his shoulder...

[xcaret]

he wont do much, his age will kick in and wont do be able to do ****

[Fox McCloud]

Hopefully he followed his own advice after the Calzaghe fight about working on his boxing skills.

All that guy had was power before Calzaghe, if he could learn some technique, he might be okay.