Prime Zab Judah vs Teofimo Lopez

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Hi-Tech, Aug 28, 2026 at 9:07 AM.


Who wins?

  1. Zab Judah

    14 vote(s)
    77.8%

  2. Teofimo

    4 vote(s)
    22.2%
  1. Hi-Tech

    Hi-Tech Active Member Full Member

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    This was mentioned in one other thread and I thought it was interesting. Both are fast, athletic, and talented fighters from Brooklyn. Both have shown flaws in their game despite fighting against top competition. But who do you think would win if they fought?

    As of now, I think Zab. Stylistically Teo may pose problems with his counterpunching like Danny Garcia did when he fought Zab. But I think Zab has more tools to beat Teo.

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    Hi-Tech, Aug 28, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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  2. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Zab.
     
    Babality, Aug 28, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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  3. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lopez has more heart. Zab had some disappointing losses in his career.
     
    Dangerwood84, Aug 28, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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  4. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I voted Zab but I actually think Teo. Prime Zab was fun to watch...wicked left hand. But he lost every big fight he was in. Teo takes a decision
     
    bjl12, Aug 28, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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  5. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Zab was that guy wheeled out for a champions first defence

    Bit like Kane in WWE
     
    Wizbit1013, Aug 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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  6. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Nikita Tszyu is a gentlemen and a scholar Full Member

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    Judah first thoughts. But I'm probably being biased. I don't know. Judah would probably get dropped. Would he do the chicken dance?
     
    NoChin, Aug 28, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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  7. Hi-Tech

    Hi-Tech Active Member Full Member

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    Depends if Teo still has power at 147. We didn't really get to see it in the Rolly fight as most punches were at the body, but Teo did look like a legit welterweight than he was being a small junior welterweight.
     
    Hi-Tech, Aug 28, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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  8. TipNom

    TipNom Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Zab probably but Teo could conceivably land something big on him and take him out, as Zab wasn't as negative and defensively minded as guys like Ortiz, Martin and Shakur.
     
    TipNom, Aug 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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  9. drenlou

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    Zab.
     
    drenlou, Aug 28, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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  10. kirk

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    I think Zab wins 6 out of 10 times.

    They are both high flash low substance fighters, both highly dynamic, I think Teo has the slight edge in skills but Zab has the edge in speed and big edge in power. I also dont think Teo possesses the specific attributes that actually trouble Zab, in enough quantities for it to effect the fight much. A prime zabs weaknesses typically come against high physicality fighters with power, aggression and chin, who apply pressure consistently.
    Teos tag boxing style plays right into Zabs hands imo.
    If Rolly landed and hurt Teo, and Zab can land on Spinks and Mayweather, its hard for me not seeing Judah have enough moments in there to edge a competitive fight.


    Zab wins 7 rounds to 5 in highly competitive fight where his explosiveness and power edge him a couple more moments in the fight that tip it his way.
     
    kirk, Aug 28, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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  11. PopPellegrino

    PopPellegrino Active Member Full Member

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    At 135/140, I got Teo.

    At 147, I got Zab.

    Two very similar fighters in how they're so consistently inconsistent: Teo beat Lomachenko and then lost to Kambosos, while Judah beat Spinks and then lost to Baldomir.
     
    PopPellegrino, Aug 28, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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  12. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    :duh really?
     
    Salty Dog, Aug 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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  13. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I like Zab I think he can hurt lopez and is faster
     
    KO KIDD, Aug 28, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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