***The Zab Judah Express***

this is the worst train ive ever seen

 

LETS PLAY "WTF IS ZAB SAYING!"

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Was re-watching Zab-Mabuza last night and was saying to myself that it wouldn't be in Zab's best interests to fight Amir in that same way. Zab was very relaxed in that fight. Too relaxed. So relaxed that if Mabuza was a bit quicker, he probably would've put Zab on his butt more than once.

Unless Zab is planning on picking up the pace athletically in that same defensive stance, it would behoove him not to fight like that against Khan. Khan would like nothing more than for Judah to move backwards at a leisurely pace so that he can rip off 4-5 punch combinations as Zab is going backwards. That's the fight Amir wants.

Amir's bread and butter is being able to control the offensive tempo of the fight and if Zab fights like he did against Mabuza, Amir will be able to do exactly what he wants. Zab doesn't have to worry about Amir's pressure fighting, or in-fighting. But, he needs to be as offensive-minded as Amir is to be competitive in this fight.

Zab's offense was extremely lackluster in the Mabuza fight. He nary landed a hard punch before the TKO. That cannot happen against Khan or Amir will feast on him. Zab has to shoot the straight left and not be afraid to throw his own combos as he's coming forward. If he waits on Amir, and is content on walking backwards, I guarantee you he'll be on the canvas. Guarantee.


I just think Zab can't afford to be too defensive minded in this fight if he's going to fight in that posture. It's one thing for Pea to teach him some defensive fundamentals that he might've been missing, but taking away what Zab does best--punch--is more of a hinderance than an improvement. I also noticed that Zab had tons of counter opportunities in the Mabuza fight and did not take advantage of them. I have no idea why either. Maybe he was thinking too much. Maybe Pernell was in his ear telling him to be patient. Whatever it was, he can't let those kinds of opportunities be missed against Amir.

There are opportunities to counter Amir, but rather than back staight up when Amir is punching, he needs to slip to the side and counter. Judah also seemed content to clinch with Mabuza when Mabuza got close. This isn't Zab's game. I think Zab needs to fight like Amir's going to fight in this fight. Zab needs to let his hands go straight away, and stand his ground.

I just don't want to see a situation where Judah loses it mentally because of a stupid mistake that was completely avoidable. We all saw how frustrated he got when Mabuza got the flash KD and he got that KD because Zab was off balance and backing up. Zab can't afford to have those hiccups against Amir.

Lastly, Zab used the triple jab against Mabuza a lot. And it was ineffective. I don't think using that tactic is wise because Amir can just counter. Zab needs to use a solid 1-2 combo, and forget about doubling/tripling an ineffective jab. Zab needs to use his quick jab to set up his power shots, namely the straight left.

 

Come on bruh!
You know no one is going to read all this mannnnnnnnn