LACY Vs REID IS ON (August 6)

[eden]

This is one of those threads in which you obviously have the English guys who are saying Reid, even though he has never fought in America and is 34. And then you have the 2000 US Olympian who has excellent KO power and is much younger and puts relentless pressure on his opposition. My pick is Jeff Lacy by late KO or unanimous decision.

you never seen reid so how do u no anythin about how good he is . he virtually beat calzaghe , ottke and ko'd undefeated magee

[Mr. Ryan]

you never seen reid so how do u no anythin about how good he is . he virtually beat calzaghe , ottke and ko'd undefeated magee

One common thread in those guys you mentioned, all of them were European protected fighters. I could care less about Ottke or Calzaghe or any of those other 168 lbers. Unless you fight in Vegas or NY or NJ, you aren't anything.

[Stickman]

Can't see Lacy hurting Reid, Reid has one of the best chins in boxing.

One of the best, yes. I don't see Lacy being able to stop him either. He might outwork him, but only if he doesn't spend himself early vainly trying to get the KO. Ried is a fair smart fella, and I expect him to come on fairly strong after 4 or so, when Lacy has expended a good amount of his energy swinging for the fences. If there's a KO in this fight, I feel like it'll be Lacy getting stopped, not Ried. If Lacy is smart, he'll take his time and just win rounds, saving energy for the home stretch where he'll need it the most. I don't think there's any other way for him to beat Ried.

[paul750]

Unless you fight in Vegas or NY or NJ, you aren't anything.

that a bit harsh, a lot of great boxers have not fought there, also calzaghe has beaten former world champions, and top 10 rated fighters so he still deserves a bit of respect, just as reid does

[elveiel]

Reid will get beat, IMO Reid is the better fighter but he hasnt got the mental determination to win. Lacy should break him down and win by UD.

I get the feeling that Brian Hughes fighters have a lot of ability but not much heart. I cant remember the last time i watched one dig deep, go to war and win.

[elveiel]

One common thread in those guys you mentioned, all of them were European protected fighters. I could care less about Ottke or Calzaghe or any of those other 168 lbers. Unless you fight in Vegas or NY or NJ, you aren't anything.

Ottke is a over protected ******* but your so wrong about the others, i think its become a habit for US fighters to duck UK super middle's. I'm glad Lacy's a fighter with some balls because the divison was getting boring.

[BrooklynBomber]

One common thread in those guys you mentioned, all of them were European protected fighters. I could care less about Ottke or Calzaghe or any of those other 168 lbers. Unless you fight in Vegas or NY or NJ, you aren't anything.

And what if I fight in Staples center, LA
Anyways I predict Lacy will beat Reid by ud.
Calzaghe though would be a much tougher challenge. I think that Joe is way to experience for now but in a year or two my man Lacy will be ready. Especially with his level of competition and staying busy.

[elveiel]

And what if I fight in Staples center, LA
Anyways I predict Lacy will beat Reid by ud.
Calzaghe though would be a much tougher challenge. I think that Joe is way to experience for now but in a year or two my man Lacy will be ready. Especially with his level of competition and staying busy.

I think Lacy would give Calzaghe a good fight now, Calzaghe likes to fight macho and forgets about his defence. IMO Calzaghe would win but anythings possible.

Reid allowed Ottke to rob him, i dont think he has the same pride as someone like Calzaghe/Lacy. I know the Reid vs Ottke ref was terrible(the worst i've ever seen) but Calzaghe/Lacy would rather get disqualified than let a ref stop them from throwing legal punches.

Lacy will get a UD against Reid.

[eden]

One common thread in those guys you mentioned, all of them were European protected fighters. I could care less about Ottke or Calzaghe or any of those other 168 lbers. Unless you fight in Vegas or NY or NJ, you aren't anything.

so just because a fighter hasnt faught in america that means hes crap

[elveiel]

so just because a fighter hasnt faught in america that means hes crap

I've had that **** since joining BS, its just proves that the "American ego" myth really does exist in certain people