Clottey: “Lose to Zab? HELL NO”

I always pick Judahs talent over everyone else's heart, determination, conditioning etc, and i always lose. Yet im still picking Judah. I just dont learn Admitting it is the first step to your rehabilitation. :D

I have total admiration for Clotteys' confidence.....because of the hype surrounding big name fighters and rising stars, Clottey has always been on the back burner....we all know that he posses athreat in the welters...but some how i find myself rooting for Zab no matter the opposition.....as if someday he will maintain his composure and dismantle one of the elite welters. We know he has the tools....he needs this one to silence all critics and haters...I,m going for Zab all the way are u taking any bets on the fight ?

http://www.*************.com/headlines/qa-joshua-clottey-lose-to-zab-hell-no/ *************: How is training camp going so far for you at the Fernwood Resort in the Pocono mountains? Joshua Clottey: “Training camp is good, everything is fine, my conditioning, everything. And I’m ready to go.” *************: This is your second time for camp in Pocono right? Is it suitable for you? Do you like it? Joshua Clottey: “Yes this is my second time here I was also here before the Margarito fight. Well, I like it, because of the hills, it’s cool place, the weather is nice, everything is fine.” *************: You began sparring last week. Who are you sparring partners? Joshua Clottey: “I don’t know their names. They are very good. They are giving me good work.” *************: You are the #1 contender, how did you feel when it became known that your opponent for the vacant title would be Zab Judah? Joshua Clottey: “I would choose him. I’m #1, he’s #3, when my manager said it was him I said Okay I love it. I want to fight him badly since 2004. I call in the ring after the fight - I said I want to fight Cory Spinks and Zab Judah. And he (Judah later) came up to me in the gym and said Why do you say my name? He came to the gym and he even pushed my trainer in the street. I said, If I call your name, tell you’re promoter. But don’t come to the gym and say a lot of things to me. So it’s good that he wants to fight.” *************: Zab is a very good fighter. Could you lose to Zab? Joshua Clottey: “Lose to Zab? Me losing to Zab? HELL NO. HELL NO. I can’t lose to Zab. I cannot lose to Zab. If I lose to Zab that means he can beat anyone in the division. I know how I am, what I’m capable of, how strong I am. If he beat me he’ll beat Cotto, Margarito and the rest of those guys.” *************: What will be the key to victory over Zab? Joshua Clottey: “Who can withstand the heat. Who can fight to 12 rounds. Who can stand the punches that are coming. I’m coming to do the best I can, to throw my hardest shots. If he can take it. Whatever he throws at me I will take. Whoever will stand for the whole 12 rounds.” *************: What most concerns you about his style? Joshua Clottey: “I’ve never fought Zab before. I’ve seen his fights before for a long time. I don’t know much about his style. Whatever he brings to the ring I’ll see it in the first round. In the next round I’ll figure out everything he brings to the ring.” *************: Cotto vs. Margarito. Who do you think will win? Joshua Clottey: “. It will be a very tough fight. It’s not an easy fight, trust me. Margarito is going to throw a lot of punches. Cotto goes to the body. But I can’t tell you who’s gonna win.” *************: And last, why do you think Floyd retired? Joshua Clottey: “Well maybe, Cotto, Margarito, me, Paul Williams, Cintron - it’s not gonna be easy for him. Maybe he thinks there’s not enough money to fight us, it’s his decision.” *************: You guys could maybe all beat him, hence why he retired I mean abandoned the welterweight division. Joshua Clottey: “If he gave me the chance I will beat him. I don’t know about the rest.” :boxing: I have total admiration for Clotteys' confidence.....because of the hype surrounding big name fighters and rising stars, Clottey has always been on the back burner....we all know that he posses athreat in the welters...but some how i find myself rooting for Zab no matter the opposition.....as if someday he will maintain his composure and dismantle one of the elite welters. We know he has the tools....he needs this one to silence all critics and haters...I,m going for Zab all the way

Zab won't be able to penetrate Clottey's defense If Margo was unable to hurt Clottey, Zab sure as hell ain't gonna do it. FACT Styles make fights and Margarito's is nothing like Zab's, so comparing them is pointless. Zab was able to penetrate Spinks' defense and knock him out, and he was also able to get to Floyd in the first 3 or 4 rounds catching him with clean counter shots. Zab is also A LOT quicker on the feet and in the hands than Margarito. This fight basically comes down to whether Zab will show up for 12 rounds, which is usually unpredictable. He tends to have more trouble with brawlers than technicians, so I'm thinking this will be a good fight.

Shit, I wish...I'm not high rolling with these E-points like some of these cats are. I havent even hit over 100k yet but I'm trying though. You do good things it will come back to ya! I'll get it back. True ..................

you wont lol:beerchug: ok sig it:boxing: Done deal, thx!

Damn Ray u da man.......hopefully one day i'll be rolling bank like you and be able to give it out until then..........im in these trenches fighting for it!!!! Shit, I wish...I'm not high rolling with these E-points like some of these cats are. I havent even hit over 100k yet but I'm trying though. You do good things it will come back to ya! I'll get it back.

Can i get in on that? ok sig it:boxing:

you wont lol:beerchug: Can i get in on that?

im almost at 2000. once i get there im willing to put 1000 on it with you Damn Ray u da man.......hopefully one day i'll be rolling bank like you and be able to give it out until then..........im in these trenches fighting for it!!!!

I helped you out homie!!! hey thanks man. Alright I hope super judah comes through!

right......personally i actually like Zab but he's not always focused 100%......and even sometimes when he claims he is (i.e. Mayweather fight) he still fades with his stamina on the other hand Clotteys disciplined 4real (i heard he runs 12 miles a day, which is still hard to believe) but i've never seen him lacking in the ring.......and along with his defense he tends to fight well off the guard regardless tho i think it'll be a good fight.......cant wait to see it :boxing: Yes Sir!!!:boxing:

im almost at 2000. once i get there im willing to put 1000 on it with you I helped you out homie!!!

Damn I'm late, I'll take that 600 you got left tho'? im almost at 2000. once i get there im willing to put 1000 on it with you

Got 5k on Joshua Clottey, any takers?

Zab is a thing of beauty when he's on top of his shit....I like Zab myself but I just dont see how hell let all of his talent go to waste....He is one of the most gifted fighters I've seen...He has VERY nice SPEED and some VERY good POWER...Thats a nasty combo and he should be in a better stage in career than he is now....He's lacking the mental aspect of the game and thats what turns me off about him... Clottey has that defensive shell that frustrates a lot of fighters...Its very hard to get a clean, flush shot on Clottey....If Judah wants to win he needs to fight the FULL 12 ROUNDS and keep his mind FOUCUSED (which I've yet to see in the past couple of years) I guess for the most part though...this is a good fight for the boxing world none the less..Really cant wait to see it! right......personally i actually like Zab but he's not always focused 100%......and even sometimes when he claims he is (i.e. Mayweather fight) he still fades with his stamina on the other hand Clotteys disciplined 4real (i heard he runs 12 miles a day, which is still hard to believe) but i've never seen him lacking in the ring.......and along with his defense he tends to fight well off the guard regardless tho i think it'll be a good fight.......cant wait to see it :boxing:

sigged..........hope i dont have to come looking for you for my money you wont lol:beerchug:

I have never made a bet before but if you guys think its easy money ill take 1000 on Judah. Whoever sigs it first gets it. Damn I'm late, I'll take that 600 you got left tho'?

I have never made a bet before but if you guys think its easy money ill take 1000 on Judah. Whoever sigs it first gets it. sigged..........hope i dont have to come looking for you for my money

I have been on the judah bandwagon since 98, im not getting off, probably ever, the only time i have ever went against judah was against mayweather, because it was 2 of my favs going at it. But im picking judah, because i want him to win and thats pretty much it. Zab has to know this is getting close to the end, he has to know this, he needs to bring all he can and not give up when it gets hard, if he can do that, he can win, he needs to bring a good workrate because i dont think hes knocking clottey out unless clottey himself opens up. Zab is a thing of beauty when he's on top of his shit....I like Zab myself but I just dont see how hell let all of his talent go to waste....He is one of the most gifted fighters I've seen...He has VERY nice SPEED and some VERY good POWER...Thats a nasty combo and he should be in a better stage in career than he is now....He's lacking the mental aspect of the game and thats what turns me off about him... Clottey has that defensive shell that frustrates a lot of fighters...Its very hard to get a clean, flush shot on Clottey....If Judah wants to win he needs to fight the FULL 12 ROUNDS and keep his mind FOUCUSED (which I've yet to see in the past couple of years) I guess for the most part though...this is a good fight for the boxing world none the less..Really cant wait to see it!