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(June 2, 2005) “A Champion’s Salute to Our Heroes” is the tagline for the homecoming of the reigning IBF Super Middleweight Champion Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy. Lacy (19-0-0, 15 KOs), a St. Petersburg, FL native, is defending his belt against former world champion and IBF #1 contender Robin Reid (38-4-1, 27 KOs) on August 6, 2005 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The night of action is presented by Gary Shaw Productions in association with One Punch Productions.
Gary started off the Press Conference thanking everyone for attending and welcoming Jeff Lacy back to his home town, “bringing Jeff to his hometown worries me, lots of pressure [in fighting in your hometown], but I promised if [Jeff] became world champ, I would bring you to Tampa.” Along with the two main event stars, Ronald “Winky” Wright and Deigo “Chico” Corrales joined at the main table. Both Diego and Winky were invited by Gary Shaw to the podium, but both stated, they are here to support Jeff – don’t want to take the spotlight off of him.
Terry Trekas, head of One Punch Productions, took center stage after “Winky.” “I am thrilled to be apart of this,” and stated that this event provides “unprecedented opportunity” for local boxers. Terry introduced the co-main event boxer, “Diamond” David Santos (45-6-0, 29 KOs). Santos stated “I am glad Lacy brought boxing back to his hometown,” and commented jokingly to Lacy directly that “I remember him fighting on my undercard and now I am on his!”
Terry then welcomed two of the boxers off of the undercard, Brian Chiary and Carlos Manuel Rivera. Both boxers thanked everyone for bringing them here and stated they were in awe of everyone around them.
“It is a testament to these fighters (Jeff Lacy, Robin Reid, “Winky” Wright, and Deigo Corrales) that these guys are awed to be here with them,” stated Gary Shaw.
“Jeff may be the number one fighter (in terms of appearances) in Showtime history” – Gary. In regard to Robin, Gary thanked him for coming, “very few UK fighters have come across to the US, I give you all the credit.”
Jess Harding, Robin Reid’s promoter for the past five years, spoke highly of both boxers, as they each were Olympic bronze medalists and this match-up could turn out better than Winky’s or Deigo’s. “We know everything about Jeff…his strengths and his weaknesses.”
Gary responded to Jess “the last time I heard a speech like that was from Papa Trinidad.” Both Robin and his promoter spoke well of Jeff and kept their comments short. Gary also spoke highly of Robin, “[He] can ****, he would not have been my choice to fight.”
Jeff Lacy took to the podium last. “I am happy I can bring a fight to my home fans. I will be in tremendous shape, it will be a great fight.” He stated he will have open workouts. “I hope everyone enjoys the fight.”
Jeff finished off the event stating, “I will retain my title, trust me.”
Gary started off the Press Conference thanking everyone for attending and welcoming Jeff Lacy back to his home town, “bringing Jeff to his hometown worries me, lots of pressure [in fighting in your hometown], but I promised if [Jeff] became world champ, I would bring you to Tampa.” Along with the two main event stars, Ronald “Winky” Wright and Deigo “Chico” Corrales joined at the main table. Both Diego and Winky were invited by Gary Shaw to the podium, but both stated, they are here to support Jeff – don’t want to take the spotlight off of him.
Terry Trekas, head of One Punch Productions, took center stage after “Winky.” “I am thrilled to be apart of this,” and stated that this event provides “unprecedented opportunity” for local boxers. Terry introduced the co-main event boxer, “Diamond” David Santos (45-6-0, 29 KOs). Santos stated “I am glad Lacy brought boxing back to his hometown,” and commented jokingly to Lacy directly that “I remember him fighting on my undercard and now I am on his!”
Terry then welcomed two of the boxers off of the undercard, Brian Chiary and Carlos Manuel Rivera. Both boxers thanked everyone for bringing them here and stated they were in awe of everyone around them.
“It is a testament to these fighters (Jeff Lacy, Robin Reid, “Winky” Wright, and Deigo Corrales) that these guys are awed to be here with them,” stated Gary Shaw.
“Jeff may be the number one fighter (in terms of appearances) in Showtime history” – Gary. In regard to Robin, Gary thanked him for coming, “very few UK fighters have come across to the US, I give you all the credit.”
Jess Harding, Robin Reid’s promoter for the past five years, spoke highly of both boxers, as they each were Olympic bronze medalists and this match-up could turn out better than Winky’s or Deigo’s. “We know everything about Jeff…his strengths and his weaknesses.”
Gary responded to Jess “the last time I heard a speech like that was from Papa Trinidad.” Both Robin and his promoter spoke well of Jeff and kept their comments short. Gary also spoke highly of Robin, “[He] can ****, he would not have been my choice to fight.”
Jeff Lacy took to the podium last. “I am happy I can bring a fight to my home fans. I will be in tremendous shape, it will be a great fight.” He stated he will have open workouts. “I hope everyone enjoys the fight.”
Jeff finished off the event stating, “I will retain my title, trust me.”
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