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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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. Lucas was coming off a win and Jr. was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Lucas via retirement in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
2. 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 was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Thobela was coming off a loss. Lucas stopped Dingaan Thobela via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Éric Lucas KOs Glenn Catley in their 2nd fight
On July 10, 2001 Éric Lucas fought Glenn Catley for the vacant WBC super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Lucas was 30 years old with a record of 32-4-3, and Catley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lucas was coming off a win. Lucas stopped Glenn Catley via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant 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 was coming off a win and Tiozzo was on a 7-fight winning streak. Lucas lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Tiozzo.
5. 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. Both Lucas and Paz were on a 3-fight winning streak. Lucas won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Éric Lucas loses to Mikkel Kessler via KO
On January 14, 2006 Éric Lucas fought Mikkel Kessler for the WBA super middleweight title. Lucas was 34 years old with a record of 38-6-3, and Kessler was 26 with a record of 36-0. Lucas was on a 2-fight winning streak and Kessler was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak. Kessler stopped Lucas via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
7. Éric Lucas defeats Omar Sheika
On September 6, 2002 Éric Lucas defended his WBC super middleweight title against Omar Sheika. Lucas was 31 years old with a record of 35-4-3, and Sheika was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lucas was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lucas won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Éric Lucas KOs Segundo Mercado
On April 3, 1998 Éric Lucas fought Segundo Mercado for the vacant WBC International super middleweight title. Lucas was 26 years old with a record of 24-3-3, and Mercado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lucas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lucas stopped Segundo Mercado via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Éric Lucas KOs Tony Menefee
On December 3, 2004 Éric Lucas faced Tony Menefee. Lucas was 33 years old with a record of 36-6-3, and Menefee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lucas was on a 2-fight losing streak. Lucas stopped Tony Menefee via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Éric Lucas KOs Darrell Flint in their 2nd fight
On March 24, 1997 Éric Lucas fought Darrell Flint for the vacant Canadian light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Lucas was 25 years old with a record of 21-3-3, and Flint was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lucas stopped Darrell Flint via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.