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Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah

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DateApril 27, 2013
VenueBarclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
Title(s) on the lineWBA, WBC and The Ring Light Welterweight title
Tale of the tape
Boxer United States Danny García United States Zab Judah
Nickname "Swift" "Super"
Hometown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York
Pre-fight record 25-0 (16 KO) 42–7 (2) (29 KO)
Age 25 years, 1 month 35 years, 6 months
Height 5 ft 8+12 in (174 cm) 5 ft 7+12 in (171 cm)
Weight 139+34 lb (63 kg) 140 lb (64 kg)
Style Orthodox Southpaw
Recognition WBA, WBC and The Ring
Light Welterweight Champion
TBRB
No. 1 Ranked Light Welterweight
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

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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

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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

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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

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Confirmed bouts:[6]

Main Event

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Undercard

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Broadcasting

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Country Broadcaster
 United States Showtime

References

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  1. ^ "WBC_RATINGS_April_2013" (PDF). suljos.com. WBC. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah". boxrec.com. BoxRec. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Injury forces postponement". 2013-01-28. Archived from the original on 2013-07-20.
  4. ^ Mazique, Brian. "Danny Garcia Defeats Zab Judah Via Unanimous Decision". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  5. ^ "Danny Garcia edges out Zab Judah to retain WBC and WBA belts". skysports.com. Sky Sports. 28 April 2013. Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  6. ^ "BoxRec - event".
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Preceded by Danny García's bouts
27 April 2013
Succeeded by
Preceded by Zab Judah's bouts
27 April 2013
Succeeded by