Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah explained

Fight Date:April 27, 2013
Location:Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
Titles:WBA, WBC and The Ring Light Welterweight title
Fighter1: Danny García
Nickname1:"Swift"
Hometown1:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Record1:25-0 (16 KO)
Height1:5 ft 8+1/2 in
Weight1:139+3/4 lb
Style1:Orthodox
Recognition1:WBA, WBC and The Ring
Light Welterweight Champion
TBRB
No. 1 Ranked Light Welterweight
Fighter2: Zab Judah
Nickname2:"Super"
Hometown2:Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York
Record2:42–7 (2) (29 KO)
Height2:5 ft 7+1/2 in
Weight2:140 lb
Style2:Southpaw
Recognition2:WBA
No. 5 Ranked Light Welterweight
WBC
No. 10 Ranked Light Welterweight[1]
The Ring
No. 4 Ranked Light Welterweight
TBRB
No. 7 Ranked Light Welterweight
Former Undisputed Welterweight Champion.
Result:Garcia defeated Judah by Unanimous Decision

Danny García vs. Zab Judah was a professional boxing match contested on April 27, 2013, for the Ring Junior Welterweight, WBA Super Lightweight title and WBC Light Welterweight championship at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Showtime.[2]

Background

The bout was originally set to be held on February 9, but was rescheduled due to a rib injury sustained by Garcia during training.[3] Judah was a 4-to-1 betting underdog entering his 19th and ultimately last world-title bout.

The fight

Judah was knocked down counter right hand from Garcia in the eighth round

Garcia won the fight due to a unanimous decision.[4] The official judges scored the fight 115-112, 114-112 and 116-111.

Aftermath

Speaking in the post-fight interview Garcia said "It was a hell of a fight. He's a crafty veteran with power. He hit me with a good shot in the eleventh, but I'm a true champion. Judah's the most craftiest and strongest fighter I've fought so far."[5]

Fight card

Confirmed bouts:[6]

Main Event

Undercard

Broadcasting

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Showtime

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WBC_RATINGS_April_2013 . suljos.com . WBC . 31 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130417231830/http://suljos.com/swf/ratings/WBC_RATINGS_April_2013.pdf . 17 April 2013.
  2. Web site: Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah . boxrec.com . BoxRec . 31 July 2024.
  3. Web site: Injury forces postponement . 2013-01-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130720202300/http://www.goldenboypromotions.com/news/danny-garcia-rib-injury-forces-postponement-of-february-9-fight-against-zab-judah/ . 2013-07-20 .
  4. News: Mazique. Brian. Danny Garcia Defeats Zab Judah Via Unanimous Decision. en-US. Bleacher Report. 2022-02-07.
  5. Web site: Danny Garcia edges out Zab Judah to retain WBC and WBA belts . skysports.com . Sky Sports . 31 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130501062622/https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/8677351/danny-garcia-edges-out-zab-judah-to-retain-wbc-and-wba-belts . 1 May 2013 . 28 April 2013.
  6. Web site: BoxRec - event.