This. People already seem to be making the same mistake they did in the lead up to the Maidana fight. In that they're overlooking Khan's flaws...major flaws! His limited punch resistence and his tendency to over-commit which leave his chin hanging out, is a cause for concern against someone like Judah. 55-45 fight in Khan's favour. But if he [Khan] had a normal chin, I'd give him an 80-20 chance. Yes, that's how much of a burden his chin is. :deal
And that is the gist of it. I don't see how you can argue with that point. Was the word I was looking for.
Well Judah is fighting different now, way more defense focussed, thats why I cant see him winning a decision because he isnt actiive enough to win rounds. But when we consider he can make guys miss, he is pretty accurate and fats, has one punch ko power at 140, khan looked sloppy and open vs the last guy that made him miss, and khan has a bad chin. then does judah have 0% chance to win the fight? Its very possible that he folds under pressure or gets dominated and ko'd but I think you cant count him out because of the things taken into consideration. I feel the same way about haye vs wladimir.
Maidana is a warrior who is going to fight whether its the 1st round or the 12th. Zab Judah quits when the other fighter shows any resistance. I dont understand why you people are comparing Maidana to Judah. Maidana is the far superior fighter and would beat the **** out of Judah if they ever got in the ring together.
How many fights at the elite level has Judah folded under pressure and been dominated or KO'd? Now how many fights at the championship level has he risen to the occassion? There's your answer.
I do agree with you that Khan does have considerable heart. I give him credit for that, but that still doesn't resolve the fact that he has a questionable chin at best, and as other posters stated, has a tendency to overcommit to punches which can be disasterous when going up against a sharp, hard accurate counterpuncher like Judah. On a SIDE NOTE: It's ironic that you completely discredit Judah when he's one of Mayweather's top wins.
Yes, I agree that Judah's tendency to fade when things don't go his way, do reduce his chances. Like you say, he lacks in areas where Maidana excels. But like others have already pointed, he, at the same time, excels where Maidana fails - mainly speed, skill, and counterpunching. These things are enough to give him an excellent chance, especially in the early part of the fight.
Zab Judah has a questionable chin at best. WHo's been down in their last 2 fights? Khan or Judah? Im thinking of eliminating Judah as one of Mayweathers top wins. Won an SD against Demarcus Corley. Only won one big fight in his career. Pretty much dominated everytime he's stepped in class. Hernandez Corrales Castillo Hatton DLH Mosley Baldomir all better then Judah I rate Judah with Mitchell, Gatti, and Corley
agreed michiganwarrior, khan will own the dude but it's whatever, at least more of those belts are gonna be in one place now..
No they arent. If they were enough to give him an excellent chance he wouldnt have one major win in his entire career. If he was such a great counter puncher and skilled fighter, he wouldnt have lost to Baldomir, wouldnt have needed an SD to get by Matthysse. Wouldnt have been knocked down vs Mabuza. Floyd Mayweather "I see the mistakes Judah makes that he cant see himself"
Thats what I heard, and I've only seen highlights and it looks like Judah was getting his ass kicked. Watched the Mabuza fight and Judah was retreating the entire fight. And Mabuza made a mistake and was caught. Dont see why hes getting so much hype.