What you guys wanna bet that Berto fights Zab Judah next?

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  1. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    I'm so sure of it ... he's going to have a voluntary defense against Judah ... Judah is out there waiting to get a shot at a title and just because of his name, he'll more likely get one.

    He would be a tough test for Berto (first 5-6 rounds) and he will try to catch Berto with something lethal (maybe the left hand uppercut/hook punch) and if Berto can get through that shot then he'll be in good standing to win the fight.

    I can't see him just fighting mandatories ... or not taking any voluntary defenses ... he's not ready to unify the titles no matter what he says.

    I can also see the WBC mandating him to fight Collazo again --
     
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  2. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Great call and I could definitely see it if Zab would take the fight. And after last night, why wouldn't Zab think he could win?
     
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  3. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    Exactly and he's worth the risk ... and still has a good name ... I believe DbE1 would make it happen.
     
    fitzgeraldz, Jan 18, 2009
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  4. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Isn't Judah staying at 140?

    Even if he isn't, enough title shots for Judah he has done nothing to earn a title shot now.
     
    Scar, Jan 18, 2009
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  5. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Supposedly, yes he is.

    I agree, I'm not saying that Zab deserves a shot but I could see Berto seeking a 'name' win to try to get a little luster back against a guy who can be stopped in Zab.

    Not saying it will happen but could definitely see it happening. Berto isn't ready to unify, as fitzgeraldz says, so who can he fight to keep some 'heat' but that might not be too big a threat? Zab would probably fit that bill.
     
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  6. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    Yeah from a mandatory position ... but he can be anyones voluntary defense ... you get only a certain amount of time to fufill your mandatory shot.

    Just like Klitschko possibly fighting Haye ... Haye isn't his #1 challenger ...
     
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  7. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    I think this is a fight that Zab will fancy.

    Berto isn't really a style nightmare that someone like Clottey was - nor is he iron chinned. If Judah can get the left hand firing and use the uppercuts.....

    Could be game over for HBO *cough* Berto.
     
    Beeston Brawler, Jan 18, 2009
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  8. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

    What has Judah done to deserve yet another title shot?

    Judah has no Chin, no heart, no stamina, and is mentally fragile.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Jan 18, 2009
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  9. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    I doubt Berto want's to fight Judah, Even this stage of Zab would prob hurt Berto.
    I'd watch tho..... Make it happen
     
    Hatesrats, Jan 18, 2009
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  10. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Exactly, which is why Team Berto would want to fight him. Zab still has 'name' but he can definitely be beaten, especially by a guy who came into the ring at 160 lbs last night.

    In this sense, it could be a perfect fight for Team Berto. Name opponent, possibly little risk and you avoid all real threats in the division.
     
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  11. fitzgeraldz

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    You don't have to do anything to deserve a title shot ... if Berto wants to defend his title against anyone he can as long as the WBC sanctions the fight. I'm sure that Judah will clear sanctions ... he doesn't have to be ranked by the WBC ... he still has a good name.

    He didn't deserve a shot against Cotto (after losing to Mayweather)

    Hasim Rahman didn't deserve a title shot against Wlad ...

    Evander Holyfield didn't deserve a shot against Valuev ...

    thats how it goes in boxing ... if you hold one single belt then you have a chance to fight whoever you want outside of your mandatory as long as when the time comes you fight your mandatory. Zab Judah is still top 10 ranked by all sanctioning bodies.
     
    fitzgeraldz, Jan 18, 2009
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  12. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    that **** would be funny..... id be scared for berto
     
    walk with me, Jan 18, 2009
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  13. paulfv

    paulfv Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol::lol:

    You wouldn't be alone in that feeling, I'm sure.
     
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  14. warrior85

    warrior85 R.I.P THUNDER Full Member

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    id expect an easy fight against someone like n'dou next
     
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  15. fitzgeraldz

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    N'dou isn't even ranked ...
     
    fitzgeraldz, Jan 18, 2009
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