Jeff Lacy fought Ukrainian Vitali Tsypko at St Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida and got the majority decision, albeit a controversial decision. One judge had the fight even 95-95. Two judges both Florida natives scored the bout 96-94 for Lacy. The fight was close but has a hometown decision ring to it. This was Jeff Lacy's first fight since his devastating loss to Joe Calzaghe back in March and an unimpressive one as he was frequently caught by Tsypko's powerful lefts. Lacy had previously fought the Vitali Tsypko in 2004 in Joplin, MO. The fight ended in a no contest due to a cut Tsypko suffered caused by a headbutt. Lacy came back after a year's absence from the ring due to shoulder surgery to fight Peter Manfredo Jr on the undercard of the Mayweather-Hatton fight in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand on December 8, 2007 winning by unanimous decision.
| Fight | Location | Date | Boxing Tickets |
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| Lacy vs TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Jeff "Left Hook" Lacy
Jeff Lacy was beaten by Joe Calzaghe in a 12 round unanimous decision on March 4, 2006 in Manchester, England. Jeff Lacy will never be the same fighter again after the one sided beating Calzaghe gave him. Lacy has a heavy right hand as well as the big left hook but Calzaghe fought a flawless fight against him. Calzaghe started fast, plastering Lacy with punches from all angles giving Lacy a master boxing lesson he will never forget. Now, Jeff Lacy is saying he wants a rematch. Calzaghe asked "Is this guy crazy or is he still concussed?".