Why does Zab Judah get so many big fights

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  1. Mike1978

    Mike1978 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don't understand why Zab Judah gets so many big fights. Its in the discussion for him to fight Quintana and then Berto for the title. He just lost to Clottey not to long ago and was in a boring fight on the Jones/Calzaghe undercard. He must have a hell of a promoter.
     
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  2. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    A Quintana fight ain't that big to be honest but he is charismatci,has skills and always has fought the best.
     
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  3. heart

    heart Active Member Full Member

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    its just because he has somewhat of a houehold name. plus seeing him get destroyed is somewhat entertaining. its a shame others don't get the opportunity he has tho.
     
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  4. younghov2k4

    younghov2k4 R.I.P. Thunder, Viper Full Member

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    he's a big name gatekeeper for the 140/147 lb division.
     
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  5. surreal deal

    surreal deal Liverpool via Krypton Full Member

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    Coming from New York and being connected doesnt hurt either.Ditto Malignaggi.
     
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  6. BoxingFanNo1

    BoxingFanNo1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    People want to see the chicken dance again thats why he's a big draw.
     
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  7. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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  8. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Agreed
     
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  9. Mike_S

    Mike_S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Money.
     
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  10. Bazooka

    Bazooka Pimp C Wants 2 Be Me Full Member

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    You mean like having the Duvas behind you I agree:good
     
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  11. CHEF

    CHEF Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bottom line is he makes MONEY! that why the promoters use him. If his name stopped generating cash.... they would shelf his ass and we would never see him again
     
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  12. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Zab was with Don King and now he is with Roy's company.Malignaggi is with DiBella.
     
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  13. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    De Monies.

    He's also a big, big name to have on your record, and a beatable fighter if you can get past the first 4 or 5 rounds.
     
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  14. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The thing which I've gathered for the most part is that Judah doesn't ***** over money, take what's given to him price wise and rarely (if ever) turns a fight down.

    He gets the fights because promoters skip a lot of the hassle that goes with promoting fights with Judah (agreeing to price, arguing over takes).

    He's also a decent name to have on a resume and even at his somewhat faded status, he's STILL a pretty good (and relatively safe) test for a younger fighter.

    The same with guys like Mayorga and a guy like Hasim Rahman.
     
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  15. Yansoma

    Yansoma Member Full Member

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    Hes one counter left uppercut from winning any fight
     
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