Career
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, District of Columbia 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 9-0 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.
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.
She added the WIBF title one year later. Frazier-Lyde has a record of 13 wins, 9 by knockout, and 1 loss.
In 2008, Frazier-Lyde, an attorney practicing law, was elected in Philadelphia as a Municipal Court Judge.
She is currently serving on the bench.