By Rick Reeno
BoxingScene.com was advised of the details regarding the IBF's morning weigh-in for tonight's junior welterweight eliminator between Zab Judah and Lucas Matthysse, which is scheduled to take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
At yesterday's weigh-in, Judah came in at 139-pounds. It was Judah's lowest weight since the two round TKO loss to Kostya Tszyu in 2001. He only rehydrated by a few pounds and weighed in this morning at 143. Matthysse, who weighed in at 140 on Friday, rehydrated to 147-pounds by Saturday morning.
The morning weigh-in has generated widespread whispers that Judah possibly overtrained to make the weight. Some people have compared it to Oscar De La Hoya's fight with Manny Pacquiao in 2008. The "Golden Boy" weighed in at 145 and only gained two pounds by the time of the fight. The figure of 145 was De La Hoya's lowest weight in a decade.
Once they stepped in the ring, De La Hoya's body had nothing in the tank. The much smaller Pacquiao dominated the action until the fight was stopped before the start of the ninth round. Be aware that Judah made 143 while wearing a t-shirt and shorts. You can shave at least another pound or two for the clothing.
