Jones-Lacy done for Aug. 22 on PPV

by Scott Christ on May 21, 2009 5:06 PM EDT in Boxing News Analysis

According to the Tampa Tribune, the Roy Jones Jr.-Jeff Lacy fight is signed:

Last weekend, former IBF super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy said a deal for him to face Roy Jones Jr. this summer was "90 percent done."

That 10-percent gap closed Wednesday as Lacy signed to fight the eight-time world champion, likely Aug. 22 at a site to be determined.

Because no deal could be made with a television network, the fight will be on pay-per-view.

"It's all on ink - now they just have to ring the bell," said Lacy, of St. Petersburg. "This is great. It's my second promotion under my own banner and I get to co-promote a huge fight with me and Roy Jones. Second fight out, it can't get any better than that."

I'm getting married August 15 and was hoping they could put this fight on that date, so that I wouldn't pay for it. Sadly, this likely means I will.

I still think this is an ugly matchup for Jones, who won't deter Lacy at all and doesn't take punches particularly well.

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congratulations Scott

Maybe you & the new bride can watch it together on your honeymoon.

by steak_knife on May 21, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions

Nothing says 'torture of marriage' like a Roy Jones PPV

I think people will understand if you take the weekend off though.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on May 21, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

The weekend of the 15th I’m off. The 22nd? Fuck, I’m just married then. Case of beer and a Roy Jones fight!

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

by Scott Christ on May 21, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions

place your bets!

The wedding’s in a Casino, throw some ducketts down on the fight.

by rmatheny on May 21, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

No sportsbooks in Indiana, dude.

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

by Scott Christ on May 21, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

This is one to skip, although sadly I too will probably watch it.

by A.F. on May 21, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

The chime of wedding bells conjures far more excitement in me than this match-up. It’s a close fight for me. Lacy can outwork the re-invented Jones Jr, but I would not be surprised if Jones Jr pops a clean, accurate shot on the chin of the fallen Olympian and has him in deep trouble. I could not care either way about this one, sadly. Should I watch this meaningless fight? Of course not. Will I watch it? Yes, if it’s free online.

by maxirap on May 21, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions

Pay per view?

Wow, in the 1970s (well before I was born) you could watch Muhammad Ali on ABC for free.

Now these two has-beens are fighting on Pay-Per-View.

Seattle Seahawks: We've got Brian Russell and TWO kickers!

by SSreporters on May 21, 2009 6:23 PM EDT reply actions

I think RJJ cruises through this one. Lacy is spent, he can’t throw the punch that is his nickname. RJJ will score points and hold on the inside. That’s all he needs to do. While Roy’s chin sucks, I don’t think Lacy will get to it.

by lcollins1 on May 21, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions