Zab Judah
Zab Judah
This is an “old” story, but it is a great story that needs to have more light shined on it. Zab Judah is a four time former welterweight fighter from Brooklyn New York. He was known as a slick south paw with knockout power in both hands. His main rival, throughout his career in the amateurs and the pros, was Floyd Mayweather. They were the same size and age; both are phenomenal athletes. But the difference between the two is that Judah is a south paw with more knockout power, and Mayweather was the superior defensive fighter, and he also fought like a three dimensional thinker. Floyd’s other advantage was being under the tutelage of his legendary trainer and father, Floyd Mayweather Sr.
In the ring, Zab Judah was a passionate and competitive fighter, with great speed and a vicious left hook. He also was known to have meltdowns in the ring (if things weren’t going his way). Like when he threatened referee, Jay Nady, after his first defeat to Kostya Tszyu, in 2001. Or when he punched Floyd Mayweather in the groin out of frustration, when Mayweather dominated him in 2006. After that defeat, Judah was dismissed as a frontrunner and headcase that didn’t have what it takes mentally to be an all-time great.
Now, Zab Judah has been seen in a different light. For many people, going through your twenties and thirties is the learning curve in life. And most people don’t quite get “it” till they’re in their late thirties or early forties and I supect that Mr. Judah is going through that ascension right now. Zab Judah recently graduated as a nursuing assistant and is aiding elders dealing with Dementia and Alzheimer in Michigan. As well as teaching first aid and CPR training. This is a great deed that he is doing, and shouldn’t go unnoticed.
Many people view boxers as violent brute that can’t use their intellect to provide for their families. But they don’t realize the discipline and dedication it takes to be a champion. Also, the psychological warfare they wage against their opponents as well. It seems that Zab Judah has taken his passion and dedication to helping the elderly, and I’m happy for him. Many ex-boxers ended up broke and bitter, with mental and physical health issues. I’m glad Zab seems to have gotten “it” and I hope he doesn’t stop there. I hope he continues his education and keeps teaching and aiding others. It takes a lot of humility to go from being a million world chanmpion to aiding others. And it seems like Zab Judah had the “it” factor within to be an all-time great all along. Kudos to you brother, and keep up the good work.