Best fights of Zab Judah
Over 23 years as a professional, Zab Judah has compiled a 44-10 (30) record, including 28 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Zab Judah KOs Cory Spinks in their 2nd fight
On February 5, 2005 Zab Judah fought Cory Spinks for the undisputed welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Judah was 27 years old with a record of 32-2, and Spinks was 26 with a record of 34-2. Judah was on a 2-fight winning streak and Spinks was on a 5-fight winning streak. Judah stopped Cory Spinks via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the undisputed welterweight champion.
2. Zab Judah defeats DeMarcus Corley
On July 12, 2003 Zab Judah fought DeMarcus Corley for the WBO super lightweight title. Judah was 25 years old with a record of 28-1, and Corley was 29 with a record of 28-1-1. Judah was coming off a win and Corley was on a 11-fight winning streak. Judah won via split decision. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
3. Zab Judah defeats Rubén Galván
On April 13, 2007 Zab Judah faced Rubén Galván. Judah was 29 years old with a record of 34-4, and Galván was 0 with a record of 0-0. Judah was on a 2-fight losing streak. Judah won via no contest.
4. Zab Judah loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via unanimous decision
On April 8, 2006 Zab Judah defended his IBF welterweight title against Floyd Mayweather Jr.. Judah was 28 years old with a record of 34-3, and Jr. was 29 with a record of 35-0. Judah was coming off a loss, while Jr. was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Judah lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Jr..
5. Zab Judah loses to Miguel Cotto via KO
On June 9, 2007 Zab Judah fought Miguel Cotto for the WBA welterweight title. Judah was 29 years old with a record of 34-4, and Cotto was 26 with a record of 29-0. Cotto was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Cotto stopped Judah via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.