Lacy and Tarver: More Money, More Problems

[ProBox1]

It was only a matter of time before IBF super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy began to weigh his options, which include a possible move to the light heavyweight division.

Right now, and probably more than ever, Antonio Tarver and Jeff Lacy need each other. Following his trilogy winning decision over Roy Jones Jr. in October, Tarver was left without any big name opponents. He could tease the public all he wants on a possible showdown with Mike Tyson, but that fight will never materialize. There is no money for him at cruiserweight, unless he stops asking for seven figure paydays and that is very unlikely to happen.

Tarver does not hold one of the recognized titles in his weight class, but he is still the recognized champion. The four reigning champions at light heavyweight are relatively unknown to American fans, which is bad news for Tarver. The fact that even the most hardcore boxing fans have no idea who the champions are at 175 pounds, makes it that much harder for Tarver to make a living. If he loses to any of them, he is finished. If he beats any of them, nobody cares. Who would have pictured the man who finally ended Roy Jones’ aura of invincibility, facing these kinds of problems? [details]

[Zn1]

It was only a matter of time before IBF super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy began to weigh his options, which include a possible move to the light heavyweight division.

Right now, and probably more than ever, Antonio Tarver and Jeff Lacy need each other. Following his trilogy winning decision over Roy Jones Jr. in October, Tarver was left without any big name opponents. He could tease the public all he wants on a possible showdown with Mike Tyson, but that fight will never materialize. There is no money for him at cruiserweight, unless he stops asking for seven figure paydays and that is very unlikely to happen.

Tarver does not hold one of the recognized titles in his weight class, but he is still the recognized champion. The four reigning champions at light heavyweight are relatively unknown to American fans, which is bad news for Tarver. The fact that even the most hardcore boxing fans have no idea who the champions are at 175 pounds, makes it that much harder for Tarver to make a living. If he loses to any of them, he is finished. If he beats any of them, nobody cares. Who would have pictured the man who finally ended Roy Jones’ aura of invincibility, facing these kinds of problems? [details]

why is everyone going lacy mad..hes done nothing yet but beat up has beens.
tarver does not need lacy in any way shape or form

then again if tarver was considering b-hop or taylor, lacy is an option

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Tarver should fight Woods and Lacy fight Calzaghe, both math ups are easily made, Woods would fight anyone and Calzaghe's falling over himself to get at Lacy. I know Woods isnt a big name but he give Johnson a couple of good fights and has improved so much since then, he'd give Tarver a good fight and it would be for a genuine belt. Then the winners face each other.

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SAY WHAT????

Tarver should fight Woods and Lacy fight Calzaghe, both math ups are easily made, Woods would fight anyone and Calzaghe's falling over himself to get at Lacy. I know Woods isnt a big name but he give Johnson a couple of good fights and has improved so much since then, he'd give Tarver a good fight and it would be for a genuine belt. Then the winners face each other.

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SAY WHAT????

Calzaghe got a genuine injury so he couldnt fight in November, but he's set a date(like Lacy did to him) for early 2006 and Lacy doesnt seem interested again. Lacy's turned down Calzaghe a number of times already, he's doing it again now.

[strongisland24]

Calzaghe got a genuine injury so he couldnt fight in November, but he's set a date(like Lacy did to him) for early 2006 and Lacy doesnt seem interested again. Lacy's turned down Calzaghe a number of times already, he's doing it again now.

its all a game. calzaghe has had a long time to take lacy. instead of calzaghe having just lacy on his mind, lacy can take other routes because he is just that good. he has the potential to make moves to go light heavy or even middleweight where as calzaghe cannot. i feel like lacy does not need calzaghe because lacy knows who the champ really is . however, he'll take it just to put another nail in the coffin.

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I would pay to see Tarver vs. Lacy...