On this day, 13 years ago, US television audiences saw one unbeaten prospect expose another.

Here is Gómez vs. Kaddour (the full unadulterated match) for comparison:

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...and here is the edit for TV:

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(to give you an idea of how the dressed-up version can spin a somewhat different tale from the real fight...but even so, based on what aired I get the feeling Ishé did in fact take Ahmad to school)

 

Hindsight is 20/20.

 

So this is pretty interesting...

http://realcombatmedia.com/2016/02/...nterview-comeback-goal-is-ishe-smith-rematch/

As recently as 2 years ago Kaddour was plotting a comeback and specifically targeting a Smith rematch. Unsurprising that his pleas fell on deaf ears, though. Smith has consistently been getting big paydays since linking up with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and small-fry Kaddour would represent a major dip in his usual cashflow. It would really only appeal to niche old school boxing nerds (and not even all of us, at that; many find Smith unwatchable although IMO he's capable of being in a good fight depending on the dance partner) and nostalgic fans of The Contender.