Jeff Lacy Done With Boxing?

The former super-middleweight champion, Jeff Left Hook Lacy (24-1 (17 Ko's) has told The Tampa Tribune that he is done with the sport of boxing. After his lack-luster performance on ESPN Wednesday Night fights in which he barely survived a ten round decision over Epifanio Mendoza, we think he might be making the correct move.

"I'm retiring," said the 31 yr old. "There will be no fight between me and Jermain... I'm just retiring... I'm done."

"This business is dirty. That's all I have to say. This is a very dirty business. I would advise anyone who has kids not to ever let them fight in this business."  

Nothing yet on what caused this disdain for the sport he has been involved in for his entire life. Its seems all of this came as surprising news to everyone involved with the up-coming fight, including his trainer, Roger Bloodworth and co-promoters of the Talor -Lacy fight, Lou DiBella and Golden Boy Promotions.  "Put it this way, I've heard nothing from anyone in his camp indicating anything other than the fight's happening," said DiBella.

Whether or not Lacy is serious about retirement or just upset with his last fight, this route may be the best way to go. After showing so many flaws in his most recent fight, there is no reason why the former undisputed middle weight champ of the world, Jermain Taylor, wouldn't absolutely destroy him in the ring. Lacy's retirement would inevitably force Taylor into taking a tougher and all around better fight - a shot a vacant title against the British contender Carl Froch.

Apparently Lacy has never fully recovered from his overwhelming loss to Joe Calzaghe two years ago. Since that fight, he has been lucky to sneak away with three very close decisions, including a victory over Peter Manfredo that many felt was undeserved. It may be best to avoid this upcoming bout with Taylor and take some time to think things over, then return to the thing that he knows how to do best.