Best fights of Éric Lucas
Over 18 years as a professional, Éric Lucas has compiled a 39-8-3 (15) record, including 19 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Éric Lucas KOs Dingaan Thobela
On November 30, 2001 Éric Lucas fought Dingaan Thobela for the vacant WBC super middleweight title. Lucas was 30 years old with a record of 33-4-3, and Thobela was 35 with a record of 20-8-1. Lucas stopped Dingaan Thobela via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Éric Lucas loses to Roy Jones Jr. via KO
On June 15, 1996 Éric Lucas fought Roy Jones Jr. for the IBF super middleweight title. Lucas was 25 years old with a record of 19-2-2, and Jr. was 27 with a record of 31-0. Jr. stopped Lucas via retirement in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
3. Éric Lucas defeats Vinny Paz
On March 1, 2002 Éric Lucas defended his WBC super middleweight title against Vinny Paz. Lucas was 30 years old with a record of 34-4-3, and Paz was 39 with a record of 49-9. Lucas won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Éric Lucas loses to Fabrice Tiozzo via unanimous decision
On January 13, 1996 Éric Lucas fought Fabrice Tiozzo for the WBC light heavyweight title. Lucas was 24 years old with a record of 18-1-2, and Tiozzo was 26 with a record of 32-1. Lucas lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Tiozzo.