Zab Judah: Man Down, Not Out

[steptwome]

For those who have watched Judah's career fom the glory days of Golden gloves, where fighters often avioded his division either moving up or down (his K.O was nothing short of spectacular). It was anticipated that he would become a world champion early. He was a rising star, a complete BOXER, with blistering hand speed and power. Sure Judah has come up short in some of his biggest contests. Should we adamantly forget about his accomplishments. Hell no. When a talented fighter comes up short of his anticipation, critics and lay boxing fans tend to write them off. Even the greatest of champions had experienced losses, when the win was conceivably in the bag (Muhammad Ali, Ray Leonard, Evander Holyfield... to name a few). If Judah can regain focus, it is no dobt that he can return to peak form.
In recent bout's he's demonstrated flashes of greatness.
True Judah fans know what he is capable of doing.
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[beauty]

I am a fan of Zab's. Don't necessarily like the flash, but the humility, I dig. He's trying to get it together, which is obvious. I commend him. I am most confident he'll be on top again.

[St@rscreem]

I'll cosign that. I don't think Zab is really done yet.

[Mike_R]

i think if he gets it together and finds some 2nd wind in his career he'll at least be able to do a lot of damage and mess up some big names. but it might be a bit too late to ever expect to see him in a HOF of any kind. except maybe for the best chicken dance of all time.

[RUSTYBOXER]

zab vs may 2

[FIGHTING_FLIP]

judah isnt goin anywhere unless he changes trainers

[beauty]

judah isnt goin anywhere unless he changes trainers

Judah could use a new trainer, sure enough. However, he knows enough himself. Judah's sole issue is not his trainer, or lack thereof. It's Judah. Judah needs to mature, needs to grow up some. He needs to begin to take what he is doing seriously. He needs to gain mental strategy. Judah definitely could use a new trainer. However, I do not believe that his ability to advance hinges solely on Yoel.

[StackMo]

Judah could use a new trainer, sure enough. However, he knows enough himself. Judah's sole issue is not his trainer, or lack thereof. It's Judah. Judah needs to mature, needs to grow up some. He needs to begin to take what he is doing seriously. He needs to gain mental strategy. Judah definitely could use a new trainer. However, I do not believe that his ability to advance hinges solely on Yoel.

Yup all of those. But Yoel is a lead enabler for Zab's downfall imo. As stated above though Zab is a big grownup and he needs to make up his own mind.

Zab is hard to watch because he has all this insane natural athletic ability going down the tubes via bad management and training imo.

[beauty]

Yup all of those. But Yoel is a lead enabler for Zab's downfall imo. As stated above though Zab is a big grownup and he needs to make up his own mind.

Zab is hard to watch because he has all this insane natural athletic ability going down the tubes via bad management and training imo.

No odubt Judah could use a new team. Period. That is undisputed this way, Stack. I do believe however that Judah has to take some of the responsibility. He needs to grow up. The street mentlity, exuberant, misappropriated family loyalty, etc. That is not how a grown man handles business.

Mayweather fired his father. It's business. You have to make decisions that are in the best interest of your future. Sure, Yoel may be upset, but as long as the family's fed, no one will complain. I am so sure.

Judah could easily be a "Million Dollar Baby". He needs to grow up before it's too late. (I think he is trying.) Fact of the matter is family loyalty will be out of the window if there's no window to throw it out of. (ie. No money, no home, everyone on the streets.)

[Cerullo G.O.D]

Judah is definitely another fighter i'd like to see spasm uncontrollably in the centre of the ring as every memory he has of his life before the fight is wiped slowly from his mind by all consuming brain damage. It's all that jive talk he comes out with. I've had a few amateur bouts and i'm confident I could do the job, I'd even bring him a jar of pureed broccoli to give to his parents to help with his rehabilitation period from hospital bed to wheelchair, but hopefully an English fighter will be sent over soon to send him to the G-Man's neurologist.

For the record: my right hook was know as the "cabbage maker" even in the amateur ranks. I'm thinking of making a comeback.