Zab Judah Files Protest With Nevada, WBA, IBF Over Amir Khan Fight
by Scott Christ on Aug 22, 2011 10:41 PM EDT
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According to a press release from Main Events, Zab Judah has filed a formal protest with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and has sent letters to the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) in hopes of receiving an immediate rematch with Amir Khan.
On July 23, Khan stopped Judah in the fifth round of their fight in Las Vegas. Judah complained that the knockout shot was a low blow, but there wasn't much controversy to anyone that wasn't affiliated with Judah.
"We know Zab was behind on the scores cards but there are numerous examples in boxing history where boxers that were behind came back with a knockout," said Bill Halkias of Super Judah Promotions. "The fact that Zab was behind has no bearing on whether the low blow call was wrong. We still had seven more rounds to fight. Zab still could have won, but that opportunity was wrongfully taken away from him."
Duva continues to encourage people to watch tape of the finish.
"Before making any judgments, I would ask everyone to take a look at the tape," said Duva. "The video doesn't lie."
It doesn't lie, but it also doesn't clearly indicate a low blow, and that's from every angle, in slow motion.
I will say that I wish Judah would just move on, because absolutely nothing is going to come of this, and it feels like this is only happening because of the Mares vs Agbeko controversy, and the fact that the IBF ordered an immediate rematch of that catastrophe.
But I will also add that Agbeko, who was hit far more obviously low than Judah was, got up on a bad knockdown call. Judah did not. Judah stayed down. Zab Judah, as he's fond of saying, has been a professional since he was 19 years old. He's 33 now. He knows better than to stay down in that situation.
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lol
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
I love that photo:
Zab: “Look mom, they cheated!!!! I was just resting! Waaaahhh”
Duva: “Yes baby, I know, don’t worry, Mommy will make it beddur”
Bob Arum would promote Lucifer himself if he could put asses in the seats.
by Apprentice on Aug 23, 2011 9:15 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
In other bullshit official protest news:
How is Allan Green’s effort to overturn the Glen Johnson loss going?
Most people don't know shit about boxing. At all. Period. - Roger Mayweather
by The Kittitas Kid on Aug 23, 2011 9:29 AM EDT reply actions
comedy
probably died a quick painless death…
"I live what you talk. I Live What You Talk.'’ (Bernard Hopkins)
Commissions hate changing decisions, and you can see why, it would turn to a free-for-all in nano-seconds if boxers with Ls thought getting the decision changed was possible—BoxAnne on Aug 16, 2011 9:12 AM EDT
This is exactly why (plus other potential complications) commissions and sanctioning bodies hate anything to do with rematches and decision changes/reversals, and who could blame them. What Duva/Judah are doing is insulting to the bodies involved and the public, and subversive to the general good of the sport. Beyond words annoying. It’s like using the courts for harrassment purposes. I hope they squash him just as fast as they worked with Agbeko.
There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939
big difference tho...
Agbeko imo clearly deserved a NC as the quantity of damaging low blows must have altered his energy levels & as such the outcome of the fight. Zab’s just being a bitch here! And to do it so long after his fight and even after Agbeko’s appeal throws his own bullshit into sharp contrast with Agbeko’s legitimate beef.
Ps I’m totally loving you for having the ego to quote yourself…there’s something oddly sexy about pretentiousness on that high a level
"Fuck Ceasar Gracie, and fuck the fuckin' Diaz brothers! Fuck'em all! I bury those cock-a-roaches!"-Rory MacDonald
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Aug 23, 2011 7:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Its besides the point but the more.....
and more i look at it leads me 2 beleive it was a low blow technically, but judah is a bitch and has let me down for the last time, ive been a zab judah fan for years but now i agree with the majority and just wish he would go away.
Bad for boxing
Add Judah to Joe Tessitore’s “Bad for Boxing” list…simply embarrassing
Do you think we could talk Tessitore into adding himself to his own list?
Most people don't know shit about boxing. At all. Period. - Roger Mayweather
by The Kittitas Kid on Aug 23, 2011 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh he’s a bit of a ham, but I wouldn’t go as far as to say he’s “bad for boxing”. At least he gives a shit about the sport unlike several other commentators.
And Judah has to know in his heart of hearts that he wanted out of the fight and he seized his opportunity. He was getting starched in there. I hope this is the last him as a high level fighter. I think this time it might finally be true.
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