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Zab Judah boxer

Zab Judah image
Status inactive
Division welterweight
Height 5′ 7½″/171cm
Reach 72″/183cm
Debut 1996-09-20
Born 1977-10-27
Nationality USA
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
bouts
55
won
44
lost
9
draw
0
bouts
55
won
44
lost
9
draw
0
Status inactive
Division welterweight
Height 5′ 7½″/171cm
Reach 72″/183cm
Debut 1996-09-20
Born 1977-10-27
Nationality USA
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Judah began boxing at the age of six and compiled an amateur record of 110–5. He was a two-time US national champion and three-time New York Golden Gloves Champion. He also won the 1996 PAL National Championship. Judah beat Ishe Smith and Hector Camacho, Jr., but lost to David Díaz in the finals of the Olympic trials, thus failing to qualify for the Olympic boxing team.Judah made his professional debut as an 18-year-old on September 20, 1996, in Miami, Florida and defeated Michael Johnson by technical knockout in the second round. On April 14, 1998, Judah defeated Angel Beltre in the second round. Judah accidentally butted heads with Esteban Flores in a fight in March 1999. Flores was cut on his forehead, and the match was halted in the third round. The bout was originally recorded as a technical draw, but the result was changed to a no contest in May 1999.

Judah began boxing at the age of six and compiled an amateur record of 110–5. He was a two-time US national champion and three-time New York Golden Gloves Champion. He also won the 1996 PAL National Championship. Judah beat Ishe Smith and Hector Camacho, Jr., but lost to David Díaz in the finals of the Olympic trials, thus failing to qualify for the Olympic boxing team.Judah made his professional debut as an 18-year-old on September 20, 1996, in Miami, Florida and defeated Michael Johnson by technical knockout in the second round. On April 14, 1998, Judah defeated Angel Beltre in the second round. Judah accidentally butted heads with Esteban Flores in a fight in March 1999. Flores was cut on his forehead, and the match was halted in the third round. The bout was originally recorded as a technical draw, but the result was changed to a no contest in May 1999.

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Titles Result
Jan. 27, 2018 Noel Mejia Rincon LWWLWL Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, Calgary WIN
Unanimous decision
Jan. 21, 2017 Jorge Luis Munguia WWLLLL Sun National Bank Center, Trenton WIN
Technical knockout
Dec. 7, 2013 Paul Malignaggi WWWWWL Barclays Center, Brooklyn vacant NABF Welterweight

LOSS
Unanimous decision
April 27, 2013 Danny Garcia WWWWWW Barclays Center, Brooklyn World Boxing Association Super World Super Lightweight

(supervisor: Carlos Chavez)World Boxing Council World Super Lightweight

LOSS
Unanimous decision
March 24, 2012 Vernon Paris WWWWWW Aviator Sports Complex, Brooklyn WIN
Technical knockout
July 23, 2011 Amir Khan WWWWWW Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas LOSS
KO
March 5, 2011 Kaizer Mabuza WWWWWW Prudential Center, Newark WIN
Technical knockout
Nov. 6, 2010 Lucas Martin Matthysse WWWWW Prudential Center, Newark vacant World Boxing Organisation NABO Super Lightweight

WIN
Split-decision
July 16, 2010 Jose Armando Santa Cruz WLWLWW Prudential Center, Newark WIN
Technical knockout
Nov. 6, 2009 Ubaldo Hernandez WLWWLL Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
Nov. 8, 2008 Ernest Johnson LLWDWW Madison Square Garden, New York WIN
Unanimous decision
Aug. 2, 2008 Joshua Clottey WLWWWW Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas vacant International Boxing Federation World Welterweight

LOSS
TD
Nov. 17, 2007 Ryan Davis WWLLLW Casablanca Casino, Providenciales vacant International Boxing Council Super Welterweight

WIN
Unanimous decision
Sept. 7, 2007 Edwin Vazquez DWLWWL Hard Rock Casino, Biloxi WIN
Unanimous decision
June 9, 2007 Miguel Cotto WWWWWW Madison Square Garden, New York LOSS
Technical knockout
April 13, 2007 Ruben Galvan WLWLWL Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica
NC
April 8, 2006 Floyd Mayweather Jr WWWWWW Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas International Boxing Federation World Welterweight

vacant International Boxing Organization World Welterweight

LOSS
Unanimous decision
Jan. 7, 2006 Carlos Manuel Baldomir DWWWWW Madison Square Garden, New York World Boxing Council World Welterweight

LOSS
Unanimous decision
May 14, 2005 Cosme Rivera WWWWWW MGM Grand, Las Vegas International Boxing Federation World Welterweight

World Boxing Association Super World Welterweight

(supervisor: Sebastian Contursi)World Boxing Council World Welterweight

WIN
Technical knockout
Feb. 5, 2005 Cory Spinks LWWWWW Savvis Center, Saint Louis International Boxing Federation World Welterweight

World Boxing Association Super World Welterweight

(supervisor: George Martinez)World Boxing Council World Welterweight

WIN
Technical knockout
Oct. 2, 2004 Wayne Martell WWWLWW Madison Square Garden, New York World Boxing Organisation Inter-Continental Welterweight

WIN
Technical knockout
May 15, 2004 Rafael Pineda WLWWLW Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas vacant World Boxing Organisation Inter-Continental Welterweight

WIN
Split-decision
April 10, 2004 Cory Spinks WWLWWW Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas International Boxing Federation World Welterweight

World Boxing Association Super World Welterweight

(supervisor: Aurelio Fiengo)World Boxing Council World Welterweight

LOSS
Unanimous decision
Dec. 13, 2003 Jaime Rangel WLWWWW Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City World Boxing Organisation World Super Lightweight

WIN
KO
July 12, 2003 DeMarcus Corley WWWWWW Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas World Boxing Organisation World Super Lightweight

WIN
Split-decision
July 13, 2002 Omar Gabriel Weis DLDDWW Sam's Town Casino, Tunica WIN
Unanimous decision
Nov. 3, 2001 Kostya Tszyu WWWWWW MGM Grand, Las Vegas International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight

World Boxing Association Super World Super Lightweight

(supervisor: York Van Nixon)World Boxing Council World Super Lightweight

LOSS
Technical knockout
June 23, 2001 Allan Vester DWWWWW Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight

WIN
KO
Jan. 13, 2001 Reggie Green WLLWWW Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight

WIN
Technical knockout
Oct. 20, 2000 Hector Quiroz LWWWWW The Palace, Auburn Hills International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight

WIN
Technical knockout
Aug. 5, 2000 Terron Millett WWWWWW Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight

WIN
Technical knockout
June 24, 2000 Junior Witter WWWWWW Hampden Park, Glasgow International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight

WIN
Unanimous decision
Feb. 12, 2000 Jan Piet Bergman WWLWWW Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville vacant International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight

WIN
KO
July 9, 1999 David Sample LWWWLW Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis WIN
Technical knockout
April 16, 1999 Juan Torres WWWLWL Grand Casino, Tunica WIN
KO
Jan. 16, 1999 Wilfredo Negron WWWLWW MGM Grand, Las Vegas interim International Boxing Federation World Super Lightweight

WIN
KO
Oct. 15, 1998 Darryl Tyson LWWLLL Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington WIN
Technical knockout
July 12, 1998 Otilio Villarreal WWWLWL Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis WIN
Technical knockout
June 7, 1998 Micky Ward WWWWLW Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami interim USBA Super Lightweight

WIN
Unanimous decision
April 14, 1998 Angel Beltre WWWWLL Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket WIN
KO
March 10, 1998 Esteban Flores LWLWLL National Guard Armory, Pikesville
NC
Jan. 17, 1998 Steve Valdez WLWWWL Convention Hall, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
Dec. 13, 1997 Anthony Johnson WLLLWL Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket WIN
Unanimous decision
Nov. 7, 1997 Ricardo Vazquez WLLWWL Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
Oct. 17, 1997 Rick Edson LLWWL Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket WIN
Unanimous decision
Oct. 3, 1997 James Salava LLWWWL Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
Aug. 24, 1997 Cesar Castro LLLLLL The Roxy, Boston WIN
KO
June 10, 1997 Omar Vasquez WDWLW Travis County Expo Center, Austin WIN
Unanimous decision
May 4, 1997 Troy Crain WWWWWL Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City WIN
Unanimous decision
April 5, 1997 Paul Denard WLDWLL Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
Feb. 22, 1997 Chris Slaughter WWWWLL Convention Center, Atlantic City WIN
KO
Jan. 24, 1997 John Scalzi WWL Convention Center, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
Dec. 14, 1996 Jose Luis Torres LWLLLL Convention Center, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
Oct. 4, 1996 Pablo Tejada L Madison Square Garden Theater, New York WIN
Technical knockout
Sept. 20, 1996 Michael Johnson James Knight Convention Center, Miami WIN
Technical knockout