Tszyu Trainer: "Zab Could Be Next"

By Rick Reeno

Kostya Tszyu trainer Johnny Lewis told the Daily Telegraph that if Zab and Tszyu ever fought again, Tszyu would have a psycholigical edge over Judah.

I think that knockout would have a huge psychological effect on Zab if Kostya fights him again. Zab is a very gifted boxer but that defeat will be in the back of his mind forever." said Lewis

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As most expect, should Tszyu beat Hatton in June, he is making a move up to the welterweight division. Lewis noted that Zab would be a great fight for Tszyu and could be the next opponent following Hatton.

"Depending on how Kostya performs in his next fight with Ricky Hatton in June I think fighting Zab for the welterweight title could be a very good move and an excellent chance to win all the world titles at a higher weight division."

"It would be the perfect chance to make Kostya a multiple champ at different weights."