Comments Thread For: Zab Judah – Older, Wiser, But is He Still Super?

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By Thomas Gerbasi - “I'm going to give the world what they want to see. That's Zab Judah, the best that ever did it.” – Zab Judah, August 2000

Days before Zab Judah’s second IBF junior welterweight title defense against Terronn Millett in August of 2000, those words rung in my ears. Part brash, part fun, but oh, so serious, Judah had the world at his feet back in those days.

The undisputed heir to Mike Tyson’s throne as the King of Brooklyn, the 22-year old was unbeaten, a world champion, and the idea of him being maybe not the best that ever did it, but someone who was in that conversation wasn’t something to be scoffed at.

Ten years and a roller coaster ride of a career later, Judah is still fighting, still standing, and though he chuckles when you remind him of his quote from a decade ago, the 32-year old is firm in his belief that the final chapter on his career has yet to be written. [Click Here To Read More]

[Spray_resistant]

At 140 he is still a dangerous opponent for anyone.

[HattonFaithful]

lets see if he can live up to those words, but i dont think he will be able to beat any of the current 140 champs

[treason1]

wish he wouldve had a real triner at his side . that couldve instilled the kind of toughness a jmm over the yrs he has shown it but but only in small glimpses . when the going got tough judah didnt get going he just folded . kind of sad to because he was truly a gifted fighter. can he fight still yeah ...but does he have the heart or the foritude to be succesful for long i doubt it

[F l i c k e r]

Most skilled southpaw but lacks heart and focus.

I hope hope hope hope Eddie can get Judah focused. I think Judah should drop his father all together. Say, "thank you dad for everything but I have to go in a different direction." I hope Eddie can keep Judah focused 110% because that's all he needs.

[MurderDeathKill]

He never was super. He's a talented fighter that lacks the intangible factors needed to deliver against the elite. Zab crumbles mentally when fights don't go his way. His stamina is terrible. And he can never mount a comeback when needed. He's had enough chances to prove himself and squandered all of them. He makes a good filler opponent for guys who are waiting for something better to come along, but any opportunity Zab had to be super is history.

[Check_hooks]

As Mayweather said of Judah, hes a frontrunner. He runs outta gas after the 5th round, once he realizes hes losing he turns into a dirty fighter like Tyson.

Mayweather was leaning in and pointing to his chin at the end of their fight and Zab could do anything about it.

[Earl-Hickey]

Judahs only 32?

he looks about 42

[Ragnar Lothbrok]

damn pac vs floyd needs to be finalized so writers can stop pretending to write irrelevant topics about irrelevant fighters.

[Greatwhitehope]

I'd like to see Zab come back and capture a title, rattle a big name or two, would make for a good tale.