Best fights of Jeff Lacy
Over 14 years as a professional, Jeff Lacy has compiled a 27-6 (18) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jeff Lacy stops Robin Reid
On August 6, 2005 Jeff Lacy, the IBF super middleweight champion, met Robin Reid, the IBO super middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. Lacy was 28 years old with a record of 19-0, and Reid was 34 with a record of 38-4-1. Lacy was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Reid was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lacy stopped Robin Reid via retirement in the 7th round. Became the unified super middleweight champion.
2. Jeff Lacy KOs Rubin Williams
On March 5, 2005 Jeff Lacy defended his IBF super middleweight title against Rubin Williams. Lacy was 27 years old with a record of 18-0, and Williams was 28 with a record of 26-1. Lacy was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 7-fight winning streak. Lacy stopped Rubin Williams via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
3. Jeff Lacy loses to Roy Jones Jr. via KO
On August 15, 2009 Jeff Lacy fought Roy Jones Jr. for the WBO-NABO light heavyweight title. Lacy was 32 years old with a record of 25-2, and Jr. was 40 with a record of 53-5. Both Lacy and Jr. were coming off a win. Jr. stopped Lacy via retirement in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
4. Jeff Lacy KOs Scott Pemberton
On November 5, 2005 Jeff Lacy defended his IBF and IBO super middleweight titles against Scott Pemberton. Lacy was 28 years old with a record of 20-0, and Pemberton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lacy was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Lacy stopped Scott Pemberton via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
5. Jeff Lacy loses to Joe Calzaghe via unanimous decision
On March 4, 2006 Jeff Lacy, the IBF super middleweight champion, met Joe Calzaghe, the WBO super middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. Lacy was 28 years old with a record of 21-0, and Calzaghe was 33 with a record of 40-0. Lacy was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Calzaghe was on an undefeated 40-fight winning streak. Lacy lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Calzaghe.
6. Jeff Lacy KOs Syd Vanderpool
On October 2, 2004 Jeff Lacy fought Syd Vanderpool for the vacant IBF super middleweight title. Lacy was 27 years old with a record of 16-0, and Vanderpool was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lacy stopped Syd Vanderpool via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Jeff Lacy loses to Jermain Taylor via unanimous decision
On November 15, 2008 Jeff Lacy faced Jermain Taylor in a super middleweight bout. Lacy was 31 years old with a record of 24-1, and Taylor was 30 with a record of 27-2-1. Lacy was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Taylor was on a 2-fight losing streak. Lacy lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Taylor.
8. Jeff Lacy KOs Anwar Oshana
On May 17, 2003 Jeff Lacy defended his WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title against Anwar Oshana. Lacy was 26 years old with a record of 13-0, and Oshana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lacy was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Lacy stopped Anwar Oshana via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
9. Jeff Lacy KOs James Crawford
On February 22, 2003 Jeff Lacy defended his WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title against James Crawford. Lacy was 25 years old with a record of 12-0, and Crawford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lacy was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Lacy stopped James Crawford via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Jeff Lacy KOs Martin Verdin
On November 30, 2013 Jeff Lacy faced Martin Verdin in a super middleweight bout. Lacy was 36 years old with a record of 25-4, and Verdin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lacy was on a 2-fight losing streak. Lacy stopped Martin Verdin via TKO in the 3rd round.