Nate beats Zab and Malignaggi. Urango is very strong at the weight and could easily KO Nate, but Nate also has his educated pressure which could really trouble Urango. 50/50 for that fight.
Campbell needs to beat a Zab or Paulie on HBO to get his name in the mix for Pac or Hatton....Urango, Torres, and Holt would raise some stock if he got a win also....but as of right now he won't make it to the negotiation table with Pac or Hatton....Nate could take Urango's strap right now tho....
Both Zab and Paulie are the best guys for publicity which Nate needs with his career probably coming to an end. I think both fighters would school him on good nights, though both are still 50/50 because of the variables. Will Judah still crumble? Will Paulie hurt his hand again? Most likely answers are yes.
Nate needs a fight that going to make him a millionare over night ... the only two guys that could do that one any given night is Pacquiao and or Hatton. Paul Malignaggi fought Hatton and won ... not the fight, but he cashed out and had a 7 figure payday.
Nate doesnt need to become a millionaire in one fight. He's actually a low-maintenence guy, and plans on fighting at least 3 more years. He has plenty of time.
I think Juan Urango would be a nasty opponent for him out of those names. It's real tough trying to fight this guy coming forward, or on the inside. Firstly he's a heavy puncher, and he's very strong physically. Ask Ricky Hatton how hard it is to beat this guy on the inside. He was holding on towards the end. If Nate had to fight 12 rounds going backwards it could look messy for him at his age. He would really need to make an impression on the Colombian and stop him marching forward.
Judah has lost 5 of his last 8 fights ... Spinks L Spinks W Rivera W Baldomir L Mayweather L Cotto L Clottey L some bum W 3-5 1NC in your last 9 ... thats not good and he's not bring money to the table ... he's trying to get money.
I would favor him against Malignaggi, Judah and probably against Torres as well. To be honest Nate vs Ricardo is a great fight for Nate.
we are in talks to make Campbell-Judah, but if that gets nowhere then Malignaggi is the top runner up at this moment. Most everyone else of note is tied up with other fights......
campbell-judah is the fight i want to see...but it would seriously have no significance in the division..only that the loser is out of the top 10