Will Zab Judah ever learn to keep his hands up ?

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I don't see the reason for all this hate on Judah. I don't think his stamina is as big a factor as it was when he fought Mayweather. Although his stamina and chin are still suspect, he was able to hang in there for 11 hard rounds against Miguel Cotto.

I think if Zab had stepped on the gas a little more in the middle of the fight he could've knocked out Vazquez, but Judah has since said he hurt his left hand in the 6th round. I'm not sure I buy that particular injury or not. I think on the whole what we saw tonight with Zab Judah is this : Judah is a man who is still somewhat unsure of himself and overly cautious. I don't think he has the mental toughness he once had before his 4 loss losing streak, but he's trying his best to rebuild himself in a positive light.

I think it's fair to question Judah at this stage of his career, but I don't think it's very fair to **** on him like most people here do. Nobody in this thread in particular, but just around the forums.

[-Antonio-]

He's close; Carl Froch mixes his in better, though Judah's has a load of power on it 'cause he bring his whole body with him

I just like the speed behind Judah's. I notice Froch throws a similar shot with his hands down low. Matter of fact he fights just like Zab, only more agressive.

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Also, I just want to point out something that nobody seems to have mentioned yet about Judah. His fight tonight was only 3 months out from his brutal war with Cotto on June 6th, coming back 3 months after a war like that takes a certain amount of heart. Even though the level of opponet wa lacking, he could still take a good punch and throw one too.

[Kobe Bryant]

Just Judah haters on here. Say what you want. He still looked really good tonight. With the exception of getting hit by the jab. But he was giving that up so that he could counter. Other than that he looked good. And his jab was very very evident tonight. A couple of more good fight like that and his confidence shoulfd be back.

[the330ballers]

i think he should go for kermit cintron his talk of getting a fight against the cotto/mosley winner is ridiculous

[ßringer]

Just Judah haters on here. Say what you want. He still looked really good tonight. With the exception of getting hit by the jab. But he was giving that up so that he could counter. Other than that he looked good. And his jab was very very evident tonight. A couple of more good fight like that and his confidence shoulfd be back.

That's all this fight was, a confidence builder. Judah's been lacking on his self assurance since he got rocked by Tszyu, and still took on the likes of Mayweather and Cotto. I don't see the point in hating on a guy who is obviously trying his best to regain his lost luster. If anything, Judah earned more of my respect tonight by fighting just 3 months after the war with Cotto, than he ever has when he was on top.

[EliteSoldier]

I think if Zab had stepped on the gas a little more in the middle of the fight he could've knocked out Vazquez, but Judah has since said he hurt his left hand in the 6th round.

And you believe him, he's full of ****. Of course he hurt his hand, look at the **** performance he put on to a guy who was suppose to be able to knock out under 3 rounds. What ever was left of Judah, Cotto beat it out of him. The dumb ass said he wants to fight cotto/mosley next who ever wins. He must be smoking something to think he can compete. Nice uppercut, but hmmm... making excuses and if his left hand is his only good weapon, then he is one dimensional as hell. Boxers should be able to be good with both hands, there is no excuse for going the distance with a journey man.

[ßringer]

i think he should go for kermit cintron his talk of getting a fight against the cotto/mosley winner is ridiculous

I wouldn't go that far, yet anyways. He's still building back up his confidence, and is somewhat unsure of his chin still I would bet. Going in against someone with the reputation (even though it's highly overrated) of Kermit "The Killer" Cintron, would only crush his confidence IMO.

I'd go for Paul Williams, because last I heard he's still open. And he doesn't have to power to hurt Zab. Try to figure out some way to work around the height difference, and see what he could do.

[ßringer]

And you believe him, he's full of ****. Of course he hurt his hand, look at the **** performance he put on to a guy who was suppose to be able to knock out under 3 rounds. What ever was left of Judah, Cotto beat it out of him.

I said right after the bold part that I didn't believe him, and I thought it was an issue of confidence rather than injury. But then again, you wouldn't have had a point if you didn't omit that part.

[ßringer]

And you believe him, he's full of ****. Of course he hurt his hand, look at the **** performance he put on to a guy who was suppose to be able to knock out under 3 rounds. What ever was left of Judah, Cotto beat it out of him. The dumb ass said he wants to fight cotto/mosley next who ever wins. He must be smoking something to think he can compete. Nice uppercut, but hmmm... making excuses and if his left hand is his only good weapon, then he is one dimensional as hell. Boxers should be able to be good with both hands, there is no excuse for going the distance with a journey man.

Joe Calzaghe did against Sakio Bika..........