Jermain Taylor vs Jeff Lacy

~ Taylor wins by 12 rnd decision +130 (.75 Units)
~ Taylor to win by KO, TKO or Dq +150 (.5 Units)

These former Olympic teammates both have ground to gain in this match, but it appears that Lacy is wearing old fast. It's unclear to me if the up in weight for Taylor helps him in this bout for a KO. Lacy seems lackluster and undetermined, but laying over 5 to 1 on Taylor seems to be way to high a risk. I think playing the props with 2 different sportsbooks laying 2.63 to win by Decision (after both bets) is a better play and it covers for a Taylor win inside the distance (but not a draw). Taylor has the determination and speed advantage. Also, with Lacy having problems making weight he could run out of gas early, which has been known as Taylor's achilles heel.

If someone is betting and can get +135 under 10.5, they might consider that bet to replace Taylor win inside the distance as a hedge bet.

The only chance Lacy has is his punching power and the fact that Taylor is aggressive and will be open to getting hit. I feel Lacy is not motivated and lacks the speed to seize the opportunity.

~ (WIN) Taylor wins by 12 rnd decision +130 (+.975)
~ (LOSS) Taylor to win by KO, TKO or Dq +150 (-.5 Units)
Total = +.475 Units

At anytime in the fight it was apparent that Taylor (if he really pressed the issue) could have won by KO. His experience showed as he kept his stamina and controlled the tempo. Lacy has nothing to offer for fight fans, I think as I posted last week that another retirement is due, but unfortunately for Lacy, he didn't provide even a spark of what Jones has offered for nearly two decades.