Jeff Lacy

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Jeffrey Scott Lacy (born May 12, 1977) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2015. He held the IBF super middleweight title from 2004 to 2006, and the IBO super middleweight title from 2005 to 2006. Lacy rose to prominence in the early to mid-2000s as a feared puncher in the division, with his physique and knockout record making him one of boxing's top-rated prospects at the time.

Amateur career

Lacy had over two hundred fights as an amateur, winning the 1999 National PAL amateur champion at 165 pounds, the 1998 U.S. National amateur champion at 165 pounds, and the 1998 National PAL amateur champion at 165 pounds. Lacy fought at the 1996 Eastern Olympic Trials, stopping Kenneth Head in the first round. In the quarter-finals, Lacy defeated Rubin Williams. In the semi-finals, Lacy lost to Darnell Wilson and finished third.

In the 1997 National Golden Gloves, Lacy again defeated Rubin Williams, but lost against Randy Griffin in the semi-finals and finished in third place. In the quarter-finals of the 2000 Olympic Team trials, Lacy won a decision over Brad Austin. In the semi-finals, Lacy won a decision over Jerson Ravelo. During the finals, Lacy won a 26–10 decision over Randy Griffin.

During the 2000 Olympic Team Box-offs, Lacy lost to Arthur Palac. In his second fight, Lacy defeated him on the scorecards. He was a member of the 2000 United States Olympic boxing team along with future undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor. During his first bout in Sydney, Australia, Lacy knocked out Cleiton Conceição of Brazil at 0:58 of the third round. During his second bout, Lacy defeated Pawel Kakietek of Poland, en route to a 21-7 decision. During the third bout, Lacy was stopped at 1:49 of the third round by Gaidarbek Gaidarbekov of Russia.

Lacy completed an amateur record of 209 wins, 12 losses.

Professional career

Rise to stardom

Lacy made his professional debut against Jerald Lowe on February 2, 2001, knocking him out in the first round. He won his next eight fights by way of knockout and won the WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title against Anwar Oshana, by way of technical knockout in round two.

On July 15, 2003, he won the USBA and NABA super middleweight titles after beating Richard Grant by unanimous decision. He defended all three of his belts against Donnell Wiggins by TKO 8. He later fought Syd Vanderpool for the vacant IBF super middleweight title on October 2, 2004, winning by TKO in 8 rounds. He defended it against Omar Sheika, Rubin Williams, former champion Robin Reid, and Scott Pemberton.

Loss to Joe Calzaghe

Template:Main article On March 4, 2006, at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, Lacy lost his title to Joe Calzaghe. Despite being a favorite going into the fight, Lacy lost by a unanimous points decision and was knocked down in the twelfth round. Lacy, who had promised a knockout victory pre fight, was the betting favorite largely due to his age and the nature of his recent title defenses. He started the fight very aggressively but was immediately troubled by Calzaghe's work-rate and handspeed. Lacy was hit with a plethora of hurtful punches as Calzaghe managed to consistently land a staggeringly high volume of shots. Lacy continued to try and feint his way in quickly to land his famous left hook but Calzaghe was able to evade or ride the shot. As the match wore on Lacy became increasingly disheartened, and his face a bloody mess. The fight became more and more punishing throughout the middle, and into the later rounds with many expecting the referee to halt the action and save Lacy from such a horrendous beating. To the criticism of onlookers, Lacy's corner continued with the fight in the belief that he could still turn the fight around with one punch. In the end the result was extremely one sided with final scores of 119-105, 119-107 and 119-107. A point deducted from Calzaghe in the 11th round was all that prevented Lacy from losing every round on every card. Many observers have been vocal in their belief that the nature of the loss to Calzaghe meant that Lacy was from then on a shell of his former self.

After Calzaghe

Lacy fought a rematch with Vitali Tsypko on December 2, 2006, in Tampa, Florida, on the same card as Winky Wright's fight against Ike Quartey. This was the second time he had fought Tsypko, the first fight in 2004 which ended in a majority decision. Lacy won the fight by scores of 96-94, 96-94, 95-95. After the bout, it was revealed that Lacy had torn his rotator cuff and was injured throughout most of the fight. Lacy had surgery on the injury and did not fight for a year after the bout.

Lacy returned on December 8, 2007, to defeat Peter Manfredo Jr. by a unanimous decision. On July 23, 2008, beat Epifanio Mendoza by a majority decision. Lacy then fought former world middleweight champion Jermain Taylor on November 15, 2008, and lost the fight by unanimous decision,[1] making it only the second loss of his career.

On April 10, 2009, Jeff Lacy defeated Otis Griffin by a majority decision with the scores of 97-93, 96-94, 95-95.

Loss to Roy Jones Jr. and beyond

On August 15, 2009, Lacy suffered a 10th-round technical knockout to Roy Jones Jr.

Sixteen months after the loss to Jones Jr., Lacy returned to his hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida to face journeyman Dhafir Smith. Smith defeated Lacy by a unanimous decision.

After almost three years after the loss to Smith, Lacy returned on November 30, 2013 to win a 3rd-round TKO over Martin Verdin in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[2]

Jeff Lacy was knocked out on July 10, 2014 by Umberto Savigne.

Jeff Lacy lost by TKO in the 4th round on January 30, 2015 to undefeated contender Sullivan Barrera.

Personal life

Lacy played the role of Malice Blake in the 2007 boxing movie, "The Hammer", starring and produced by Adam Carolla. Jeff is the younger brother of Hydra Lacy and older brother of professional heavyweight Kenny Lacy, middleweight Marshawn Lacy and son of professional heavyweight Hydra Lacy, Sr.[3] In 2018, Lacy sued RaceTrac for trademark infringement for their Left Hook Energy drink.[4]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
34 Loss 27–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sullivan Barrera TKO 4 (8), 2:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 30, 2015 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 27–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Timothy Hall Jr. UD 8 Dec 11, 2014 TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Loss 26–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Umberto Savigne TKO 2 (10), 2:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 10, 2014 American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBC Latino light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 26–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Martin Verdin TKO 3 (10), 1:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 30, 2013 Belle Casino, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 25–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dhafir Smith UD 12 Dec 11, 2010 Jannus Landing, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant UBO International super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 25–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Roy Jones Jr. RTD 10 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 15, 2009 Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO–NABO light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 25–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Otis Griffin MD 10 Apr 10, 2009 USF Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Loss 24–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jermain Taylor UD 12 Nov 15, 2008 Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 24–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Epifanio Mendoza MD 10 Jul 23, 2008 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 23–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Peter Manfredo Jr. UD 10 Dec 8, 2007 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 22–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Vitali Tsypko MD 10 Dec 2, 2006 St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Loss 21–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Calzaghe UD 12 Mar 4, 2006 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF super middleweight title;
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22 Win 21–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Scott Pemberton KO 2 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 5, 2005 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF and IBO super middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Robin Reid RTD 7 (12), 2:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 6, 2005 St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super middleweight title;
Won IBO super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rubin Williams TKO 7 (12), 0:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 5, 2005 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Omar Sheika UD 12 Dec 4, 2004 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Syd Vanderpool TKO 8 (12), 1:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 2, 2004 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 NC 16–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Vitali Tsypko NC 2 (12) Jun 5, 2004 Leggett & Platt Athletic Center, Joplin, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tsypko unable to continue after a cut from an accidental head clashScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Donnell Wiggins TKO 8 (12), 2:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 13, 2003 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas, WBA–NABA, and IBF–USBA super middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Richard Grant UD 12 Jul 15, 2003 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas and IBF–USBA super middleweight titles;
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14 Win 14–0 Anwar Oshana TKO 2 (12), 1:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 17, 2003 City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 James Crawford TKO 2 (12), 2:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 22, 2003 The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title;
Won vacant IBF–USBA super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Ross Thompson UD 12 Nov 9, 2002 Coca-Cola Event Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC Continental Americas super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Jason Collins KO 1 (8), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 17, 2002 Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Kevin Hall RTD 3 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 8, 2002 The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Bobby Jones UD 10 Mar 30, 2002 Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Glenn Thomas KO 1 (10), 0:55)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 16, 2002 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Fike Wilson TKO 1 (6), 0:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 12, 2002 Cox Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Bawa Adime TKO 3 (8), 2:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 13, 2001 Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Tyler Hughes RTD 3 (6), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 1, 2001 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Anthony Greeley TKO 1 (6), 2:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 1, 2001 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Tony Pope TKO 1 (6), 2:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 19, 2001 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Tommy Attardo KO 1 (4), 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 2, 2001 Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Jerald Lowe KO 1 (4), 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 2, 2001 Celeste Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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Sporting positions

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U.S. middleweight champion
1998 Template:S-ttl/check

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBC Continental Americas
super middleweight champion
November 9, 2002 – June 2004
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Éric Lucas

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Vacant
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Thomas Tate 		USBA super middleweight champion
February 22, 2003 – October 2, 2004
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Yusaf Mack

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Vacant
Title last held by
Antwun Echols 		WBA–NABA super middleweight champion
July 15, 2003 – March 2004
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Title next held by
Librado Andrade

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check IBO super middleweight champion
August 6, 2005 – March 5, 2006
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Fulgencio Zúñiga

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Vacant
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Sven Ottke 		IBF super middleweight champion
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