description Zab Judah vs Kostya Tszyu Overview
Zab Judah vs. Kostya Tszyu was a light-welterweight championship boxing match held in Las Vegas on November 3, 2001. Tszyu entered with the WBA and WBC titles, while Judah held the IBF title, making the contest a championship unification bout. Tszyu won by technical knockout near the end of the second round after a right hand knocked Judah down and Judah stumbled again after rising, prompting referee Jay Nady to stop the fight.
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Zab Judah vs Kostya Tszyu ranks #166 of 289 in the Boxing Match ranking, behind Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier II, ahead of Oscar De La Hoya vs Bernard Hopkins.
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What titles were unified in the Judah vs Tszyu fight?
The November 3, 2001 bout was a light-welterweight unification match. Tszyu entered holding the WBA and WBC titles, while Judah held the IBF title.
How did Tszyu beat Judah—was it a knockout or decision?
Tszyu won by technical knockout in the second round. After being knocked down, Judah stumbled badly when trying to rise, prompting referee Jay Nady to stop the fight.
Was the stoppage in Tszyu vs Judah controversial?
Yes, the stoppage was highly controversial. Judah protested that he was fit to continue, and the quick wave-off by referee Jay Nady sparked heated debate about whether the fight was ended prematurely.
When and where did the Tszyu vs Judah fight take place?
The fight took place on November 3, 2001, in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was one of the most significant junior welterweight unification bouts of the era.
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