Judah vs Clottey August 2nd?

[Galaxy]

This would be a good match-up. Cheers for the info Diane.

I think it could be very interesting, at this point I'd have to go with Clottey. But Judah would have his moments!

[OumaFan]

Clottey by UD.

I actually think it wont be an exciting fight. For some reason I see Zab holding/hugging often and Clottey letting him.

I actually give Zab a reasonable chance here. Especially if he just stays focused I've always wanted to say that sorry.

But I agree it could definitely be a bit of a snoozer.

[Majesty]

One question to those people who think Judah will win, remind me how many good pressure fighters Judah has beat ??

Does Ward count as a good pressure fighter? Or does he just get props for the good fights with Gatti and otherwise a glorified journeyman?

[ICB]

One question to those people who think Judah will win, remind me how many good pressure fighters Judah has beat ??

Does Ward count as a good pressure fighter? Or does he just get props for the good fights with Gatti and otherwise a glorified journeyman?

I knew someone would mention that i consider Ward to be a very exciting fighter and a decent pressure fighter but certainly nowhere elite.

[OumaFan]

Not to mention that was practically an eternity ago. He hadn't even moved to working with Yoel by then right?

[Pugilistic]

i think judah is past it. Clottey should beat him.

[ICB]

Zab Judah didn't take long to line up another fight two weeks after severely cutting his right arm, an injury that forced the cancellation of his May 31 fight with Shane Mosley.


Judah came to terms Friday to face Joshua Clottey on Aug. 2 for a vacant welterweight title, Top Rank president Todd duBoef told ESPN.com.

Clottey-Judah will headline a "Boxing After Dark" card on HBO. The date gives Judah plenty of time for his cuts, which required 50 stitches, to heal.


"We agreed to terms and we are drawing up contracts for Aug. 2 and sending them out," duBoef said. "I think it's a make or break fight for both guys."


ESPN - Judah to face Clottey in August for welterweight title - Boxing

[amat]

It's a very good fight. Clottey kind of has an underbelly of interest and Zab needs a win. Zab's excuses for all his losses are that they are against the very top guys with the exception of Baldomir which was probably his worst loss ever. Clottey isn't a top guy this is truly a "must win", he can't get by making all these top fights anymore if he loses. For Clottey it's a good fight a chance to try to reassert himself into the picture with the top guys.

I think Judah wins, Clottey's stamina is just as bad as Zab's.

[Violent Demise]

I'm going with Judah in this one. He can't afford another loss. And he knows it

[toogood4u]

how much do u think judah's going to earn forhis fight?

hes was suppose to earn $800,000 for the mosley fight

i doubt he'll be earning that much for this fight
sucks doesnt it

[CutMeMick]

Topic Merged.

[El Gamo]

August 2 is the date. To be honest, both guys have good plus points but a ton of bad points oo:I don't think think either guy is super strong mentally so who knows. Both start off well for 5 rounds and both fade badly.Both over exaggerate when things aren't going their way. I'll take Clottey via decision. Should be a good fight and it's on HBO after dark.

[C-Lo]

I think it's a good idea that Judah avoided Mosley. Apparently he can't beat any of the elite. How else would he be able to make a statement about himself if he just lost again?

I'm a little upset though. Mosley would've sent him into retirement.

[Macho]

I can believe that he cut himself for avoid Mosley.........lolololol

[p4pking]

I can believe that he cut himself for avoid Mosley.........lolololol

Actually it didn't really happen like that though.. Mosley isn't just getting shafted here, because he(or his wife and Golden boy) refused to postpone the fight with Judah, while Zab's people were still trying to have the fight at some date in the summer. It is an odd move for Shane though, I wonder what could be in the works for him that wouldn't allow him to wait a couple months Hope he doesn't end up on the sidelines for a while, he can't afford that and still has a lot to offer the division imo.