Thread: Zab Judah On Cotto Radar For June

Zab Judah On Cotto Radar For June
By William Trillo
www.pound4pound.com

Top Rank Promotions confirmed the story posted in Puerto Rican newspaper "Primera Hora" printed today. Brooklyn's own, Zab Judah is on the front burner for the June 9th date at Madison Square Garden now that it appears Antonio Margarito will not be going up against Cotto as originally planned. The likelihood of that Cotto/Margarito fight happening hinges on an unsigned contract that apparently Margarito is still walking around with. But as for now it seems as though that piece of paper will remain without a signature.

Look for Cotto vs. Judah this Puerto Rican Day in New York!

As I've said in other threads, despite all the times Judah has screwed up, he is still a very talented fighter and I would look forward to seeing him in the ring with Cotto, especially in NYC because the atmosphere would be great.
Cotto's body attack vs. Judah's speed and movement would be an interesting clash of styles. I actually think Judah's style could give Cotto more problems than Margarito's could. And that's not a knock against Margarito, it's just that styles make fights, and I don't think Margarito's style would work against Cotto.

Yeah, Juda, for as long as he could keep his eye on the ball, would be a real threat to Cotto.

Sorry Mick, but it really is a "roll-of-the-dice" situation.

it would be too much pressure for little Zab and he'll just crumble up mentally again and either get KO'd or get himself DQ'd, like i've said before....Judah=mini Tyson

Oh no...they put a bigger fight in front of Zab. Now he's gonna slip up on Friday night fights

if would Judah wasn't such an screw up i would have no problem picking him in this fight. Judah's stupidity makes this pretty much and even fight.

I still dont think that Judah will have the will power to stay in the fight after he starts to taste Cotto body shots. He has proven time again that he is mentally unable to stay in the moment and do what needs to be done in front of him. I would look for him to look so-so in his up coming fight, great chance this could another Baldomir situation.

Just the thought of this brings me to a question. Has the welterwieght division ever been this deep with so many good fighters (prospective fighters?)
Think about it:

Judah
Cotto
Margarito
Williams
Sugar Shane
Clottey
PBF if he wanted
many many others!

Originally Posted by boozeboxer

Just the thought of this brings me to a question. Has the welterwieght division ever been this deep with so many good fighters (prospective fighters?)
Think about it:

Judah
Cotto
Margarito
Williams
Sugar Shane
Clottey
PBF if he wanted
many many others!

I think the quality was better in the mid-to-late 90s. You had an old Whitaker still hanging on as the champ, and young guys like DLH, Trinidad, Quartey, and Oba Carr coming up. Luckily for the fans, most of those guys ended up fighting each other. Hopefully the same thing happens with the current group.

Judah wins

Originally Posted by uwey

Judah wins

wins what??

Watch out. Judah is starving right now, Cotto better come correct or he might get caught. Don't forget, I know Cotto's the popular favorite to take over the division, but remember he's got his chin checked before. If he's expecting an unfocused Judah in the ring on June 9th, he's getting knocked out.

http://sergiomora.net/php-nuke/vids/superzab.swf
Yes, cotto has to be vewy, vewy carful.

I am sure Cotto is shaking in his boots.

Lol see that's actually funny.... But tell me Danny, do you not agree that Zab is by far the best opponent Cotto will have faced?

Originally Posted by p4pking

Lol see that's actually funny.... But tell me Danny, do you not agree that Zab is by far the best opponent Cotto will have faced?

Honestly I don't know. That all depends on what Zab Judah shows up that night. I don't see Zab as a threat. Cotto will make a huge statement and destroy Zab and show folks how champions close deals.