Zab isn't too bad on the inside, and that's where he'll be able to launch his infamous uppercut. Lamont is a very persistent fighter, and if he had stopping power, i would favor him. Zab has respectable endurance, the problem has always been his mental fragility. As long as he stays focused and determined on getting the W, he remains dangerous. If he mentally checks out, then Peterson will easily out-work him.
One of the reasons why I favor Zab. And like someone said, I don't see this a very mentally difficult fight for Zab. Plus let's hope being with TMT got him a little more motivated and mentally straight. If this fight is in NY or NJ, I believe Zab will show up to fight as he likes to show off for his home crowd.
I think when he shows to fight when he feels dominant. Look at the Paris fight he was a BEAST. I feel it was cause Paris is young and he was able to use his experience vs him.
I got Zab in this one. It's not like Peterson is this super hard hitting beast or anything. And I don't think Zab will be as dumb as Khan to stay on the inside.
Zab isn't too bad on the inside, and that's where he'll be able to launch his infamous uppercut. Lamont is a very persistent fighter, and if he had stopping power, i would favor him. Zab has respectable endurance, the problem has always been his mental fragility. As long as he stays focused and determined on getting the W, he remains dangerous. If he mentally checks out, then Peterson will easily out-work him.
Even in the early rounds against Baldo he didn't look as sharp and focused as he did against Floyd. And I'm not a Zab fan at all.
I honestly do not see this fight mentally difficult for judah i honestly believe he is the better fighter in every aspect. Would be amazing if he knocks peterson out. Him against Marquez or the Garcia/Morales winner would be a hell of a fight!
compare it. zab was beatin baldomirs ass the first 6 rounds then he got caught in the 7th..mayweather, the better opponent. zab gave him trouble first 4 rounds then that was it. zab always looks great early on and the longer it lasts it fades..no knock on zab at all hes one of my favorite fighters. more of a knock on his fans for coming up with that excuse of "depends on which zab shows up"
Even in the early rounds against Baldo he didn't look as sharp and focused as he did against Floyd. And I'm not a Zab fan at all.
Is that why he looked better in the first 4 rounds against Floyd than he did against Baldomir? It's a fact that Zab gets up for some fights and not for others.
I think when he shows to fight when he feels dominant. Look at the Paris fight he was a BEAST. I feel it was cause Paris is young and he was able to use his experience vs him.
I got Zab in this one. It's not like Peterson is this super hard hitting beast or anything. And I don't think Zab will be as dumb as Khan to stay on the inside.
To be honest Zab looked good in his last outing, and Peterson was effective but couldnt hurt Khan so i cant see him hurting judah. Judah wins if its not in washington.
Is that why he looked better in the first 4 rounds against Floyd than he did against Baldomir? It's a fact that Zab gets up for some fights and not for others.
compare it. zab was beatin baldomirs ass the first 6 rounds then he got caught in the 7th..mayweather, the better opponent. zab gave him trouble first 4 rounds then that was it. zab always looks great early on and the longer it lasts it fades..no knock on zab at all hes one of my favorite fighters. more of a knock on his fans for coming up with that excuse of "depends on which zab shows up"
the zab that fought paris...BEAST...although that was Paris...I'll go with Zab "IF" Judah anyway :D
and like it's been pointed out, PED stuff put aside, this is a GREAT fight.
so tired of that "it depends on what judah shows up".. aint no such thing as which zab turns up, its all about who hes facing. style match up is all bad for judah. peterson by ko
Is that why he looked better in the first 4 rounds against Floyd than he did against Baldomir? It's a fact that Zab gets up for some fights and not for others.
idk why ppl are *****ing so much, this is a great fight. sure it shouldnt be a for a title but the same thing can be said for teh majority of title fights these days. odds are this wont even be the worst title fight of the month whenevr it gets made.
i think peterson will win. hes younger, hungrier, more durable, is closer to zab in athletisism than ppl realize and has a big advantage in the stylistic matchup. hes extremely well rounded too and has very underrated skills.
zab will have his moments, he always does. but i think peterson will land enough bodyshots and apply enough pressure to wear him down and win down the stretch.
This from someone who ranks Bowe as their #1 ATG. Ha. GTFOH.
Bowe isn't atg material, but I could see someone saying he's one of the greats of that era.
Let the b!tching begin lol. I'm happy this fight is happening, regardless of all the drama on Peterson's part and all of Zab's set-backs. I'll definitely be watching, think Zab will pull a 7-5 decision, but I can see Peterson stopping him too. I think Zab is gonna keep his composure and is gonna out-box Lamont with a couple ugly moments along the way.
^agree 100%
so tired of that "it depends on what judah shows up".. aint no such thing as which zab turns up, its all about who hes facing. style match up is all bad for judah. peterson by ko
Let the b!tching begin lol. I'm happy this fight is happening, regardless of all the drama on Peterson's part and all of Zab's set-backs. I'll definitely be watching, think Zab will pull a 7-5 decision, but I can see Peterson stopping him too. I think Zab is gonna keep his composure and is gonna out-box Lamont with a couple ugly moments along the way.