This video presents the full fight between Zab Judah and Kostya Tszyu for the unified and undisputed 140 lb championship of the world. The commentary analyzes the fighters' styles, strategies, and the controversial ending of the fight, which resulted in Tszyu winning by technical knockout in the second round.
Controversial Ending: The fight ended controversially in the second round when the referee stopped the fight after Judah went down twice following a right hand from Tszyu. The decision was debated due to the timing of the stoppage (near the end of the round) and whether Judah had enough time to recover. Judah felt the stoppage was premature.
Tszyu's Victory: Kostya Tszyu won the fight by technical knockout, unifying the WBC, WBA, and IBF super lightweight titles. Tszyu's strategy of constant pressure and body shots proved effective against Judah's speed and slickness.
Judah's Style: Zab Judah's fighting style is described as fast, elusive, and unorthodox, with power in both hands. However, his tendency to be reckless and leave his hands down cost him in this fight.
Tszyu's Strategy: Tszyu's approach involved constant pressure, targeting the body to slow Judah down, and utilizing his signature straight right hand.
Post-Fight Reactions: The post-fight reactions highlighted the controversy surrounding the stoppage. Judah expressed anger and frustration, believing the stoppage was premature. Tszyu was jubilant, seeing the win as a culmination of his hard work and preparation. The referee defended his decision based on Judah's apparent unconsciousness and risk of further injury.
