Jackie Frazier-Lyde
Encyclopedia
Jacqueline "Jacqui" Frazier-Lyde (born Jacqueline Frazier; December 2, 1962) is an American
lawyer
and former professional boxer, who is the daughter of former world Heavyweight boxing
champion Joe Frazier
. In the year 2000, she shocked the boxing world by announcing that at the age of 38, she would begin participating in the sport of women's boxing
. Frazier-Lyde had athletic experience, having played basketball at American University in Washington, D.C.
Inspired by Laila Ali
's participation in the sport and eager to avenge the losses her father suffered at the hands of Ali's father, Muhammad Ali
in two of their three fights, Frazier-Lyde began her career on February 6 of that year, knocking out Teela Reese in one round. Eventually, she and Ali kept on winning.
Laila Ali was 8-0 and Jacqui Frazier-Lyde was 7-0 with 5 knockouts when they starred on the first Pay Per View boxing card ever to be headlined by women. The bout, nicknamed Ali-Frazier IV by the media, in allusion to their legendary fathers' trilogy, was boxed on June 8, 2001 to headline the weekend activities of the International Boxing Hall Of Fame
induction ceremonies. Ali won by landing a solid jab on Frazier's face in the eighth round. Jacqui Frazier-Lyde's agility was like her father's, but Laila Ali distracted her and she faced punishing jabs. Then Frazier started asking for a rematch.
Frazier-Lyde continued her career, and on December 14, 2001, she won the WIBA
Light Heavyweight Title by 4th round TKO over Suzette Taylor in Philadelphia, PA. She added the WIBF
title one year later.
Frazier-Lyde has a record of 13 wins, 1 loss and 9 wins by knockout.
In 2008, Frazier-Lyde an attorney practicing law was elected in Philadelphia as a Municipal Court Judge. She is currently serving on the bench.
| Align="center" colspan=8|13 Wins (9 knockouts, 4 decisions), 1 Losses (1 decisions, 0 retirement), 0 Draws
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|-
| Win
| 3-0-0
|
United States Wanda Gamble
| TKO
| 1
| 2000-04-07
| Align=left| United States Verona, New York
|
|-
| Win
| 2-0-0
| United States Annie Brooks
| TKO
| 3
| 2000-03-19
| Align=left| United States Chester, West Virginia
|
|-
| Win
| 1-0-0
| United States Teela Reese
| TKO
| 1
| 2000-02-06
| Align=left| United States Scranton, Pennsylvania
|
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
lawyer
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
and former professional boxer, who is the daughter of former world Heavyweight boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
champion Joe Frazier
Joe Frazier
Joseph William "Joe" Frazier , also known as Smokin' Joe, was an Olympic and Undisputed World Heavyweight boxing champion, whose professional career lasted from 1965 to 1976, with a one-fight comeback in 1981....
. In the year 2000, she shocked the boxing world by announcing that at the age of 38, she would begin participating in the sport of women's boxing
Women's boxing
Women's boxing first appeared in the Olympic Games at a demonstration bout in 1902. For most of the 20th century, however, it was banned in most nations. Its revival was pioneered by the Swedish Amateur Boxing Association, which sanctioned events for women in 1988. The British Amateur Boxing...
. Frazier-Lyde had athletic experience, having played basketball at American University in Washington, D.C.
Inspired by Laila Ali
Laila Ali
Laila Amaria Ali is a retired American professional boxer. She is the daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali from his third wife Veronica Porsche Ali.-Boxing career:...
's participation in the sport and eager to avenge the losses her father suffered at the hands of Ali's father, Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is an American former professional boxer, philanthropist and social activist...
in two of their three fights, Frazier-Lyde began her career on February 6 of that year, knocking out Teela Reese in one round. Eventually, she and Ali kept on winning.
Laila Ali was 8-0 and Jacqui Frazier-Lyde was 7-0 with 5 knockouts when they starred on the first Pay Per View boxing card ever to be headlined by women. The bout, nicknamed Ali-Frazier IV by the media, in allusion to their legendary fathers' trilogy, was boxed on June 8, 2001 to headline the weekend activities of the International Boxing Hall Of Fame
International Boxing Hall of Fame
The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame is located in Canastota, New York, United States, within driving distance from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown and the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta...
induction ceremonies. Ali won by landing a solid jab on Frazier's face in the eighth round. Jacqui Frazier-Lyde's agility was like her father's, but Laila Ali distracted her and she faced punishing jabs. Then Frazier started asking for a rematch.
Frazier-Lyde continued her career, and on December 14, 2001, she won the WIBA
Women's International Boxing Association
The Women's International Boxing Association a sanctioning body for women's professional boxing came into existence in July 2000, and quickly grew into a major force in the sport....
Light Heavyweight Title by 4th round TKO over Suzette Taylor in Philadelphia, PA. She added the WIBF
Women's International Boxing Federation
The WIBF is, along with the WIBA, IWBF and others, one of the more recognized world championship fight sanctioning organizations in women's boxing. The organization is based in Miami, Florida, and is not associated with male boxing's IBF.The WIBF was formed in the middle 1990s. It is presided by...
title one year later.
Frazier-Lyde has a record of 13 wins, 1 loss and 9 wins by knockout.
In 2008, Frazier-Lyde an attorney practicing law was elected in Philadelphia as a Municipal Court Judge. She is currently serving on the bench.
Professional boxing record
|-| Align="center" colspan=8|13 Wins (9 knockouts, 4 decisions), 1 Losses (1 decisions, 0 retirement), 0 Draws
|-
{| style="font-size: 85%; text-align: left;" class="wikitable sortable" width="100%"
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Record
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Opponent
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Type
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Rd, Time
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Date
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Location
!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Notes
|-
| Win
| 3-0-0
|
United States Wanda Gamble| TKO
| 1
| 2000-04-07
| Align=left|
United States Verona, New YorkVerona, New York
Verona is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 6,425 at the 2000 census. The source of the town name is unknown, though it's possibly named after Verona, Italy....
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|-
| Win
| 2-0-0
|
United States Annie Brooks| TKO
| 3
| 2000-03-19
| Align=left|
United States Chester, West VirginiaChester, West Virginia
Chester is a city in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,592 at the 2000 census. Chester was established in 1896, but not incorporated until 1907. The city is...
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| Win
| 1-0-0
|
United States Teela Reese| TKO
| 1
| 2000-02-06
| Align=left|
United States Scranton, PennsylvaniaScranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton is a city in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, United States. It is the county seat of Lackawanna County and the largest principal city in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area. Scranton had a population of 76,089 in 2010, according to the U.S...
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External links
- Official Website
- Women Boxing profile
- http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2007-04-19-frazier-suit_N.htm
- Bio