Amir Khan vs Zab Judah, July 23rd

Zab's big problem through his whole career is that he got so used to loading up on big left hands whether it be the hook or uppercut and against top top level fighters who have defensive awareness and a chin that cost him. Lately, he hasn't been doing that he's been coasting through fights and it almost seems like that killer instinct that he did have even though he would get worn down. I think he got worn down against Cotto and Clottey and I don't know if he can regain that form. If he could though, it was 2006 (I think?) when he fought Cotto, he would probably beat Khan. Khan still has defensive issues, he still has poor defensive awareness imo and not great punch resistance. But I don't know if Judah has it in him to go for the kill anymore, he seems old and just to be going through the motions and when was the last time he hurt somebody relevant?

Dangerous fight because he has the speed to get to Khan's chin.

Initially when this was mentioned I thought mismatch - Zab was way over the hill and past it.

But after closer inspection, have not really followed Zab's career closely, I have changed my mind somewhat. Can't believe Zab is still only 33 - seems years since he was taken out by Tszyu !

Remember bumping into Zab in a shop on the Mandalay Bay back in 99. Back then I was in my prime and felt I copuld have done him easily ;)

Still pick Khan to win handsomely on the cards, or by late retirement or stoppage, but Zab hopefully will be dangerous for first half of fight.

I think it will be a dangerous fight for Khan in the first 4 rounds then Khan takes over and stops Zab late or boxes saftey first and wins on points.

Zab is a southpaw and still is fast enough to cause Khan problems. If Zab starts to land the left hand Khan might be in abit of bover. But i favour Khan in a big way for this fight. But i hope Zab can land that 1 punch to lay out Khan ;D

All the sparing with Manny over last year or so will help Khan out in this fight he will be used to southpaws with speed.

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Originally Posted by littlebif

I think it will be a dangerous fight for Khan in the first 4 rounds then Khan takes over and stops Zab late or boxes saftey first and wins on points.

Zab is a southpaw and still is fast enough to cause Khan problems. If Zab starts to land the left hand Khan might be in abit of bover. But i favour Khan in a big way for this fight. But i hope Zab can land that 1 punch to lay out Khan ;D

All the sparing with Manny over last year or so will help Khan out in this fight he will be used to southpaws with speed.

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No doubt sparring with Manny will help, BUT sparring and fighting are very different and McCloskey, who is also a southpaw and a good few levels below Judah was causing Khan a couple of problems. I get the feeling Judah might catch Khan in this fight and if he does it will be over.

Judah is a good finisher and he is back at his natural weight for me. I truly believe this is the most dangerous fight out there for Khan at 140 and I am very happy he has taken it. He deserves lots of credit IMO.

... all khan has to do is stand there and judah will beat himself. Another year of khan acting like he beat god after he puts this beat down on judah.

I don't like either fighter so my pick is definitely objective, Khan by unanimous decision if he boxes well and counter punches Judah from round one. First amaze him, frustrate him and ring his school bell. Judah had more chance to fight and retain titles than most people in that division. He has to stop playing games and concentrate but you can't teach an old dog new tricks. So far the grownup wins and Judah has to grow up and become a fighter. You know he's had time.