ID# 006945. [3], 374,000 pay-per-view buys, $16.8 million in television revenue. Already a three-weight world champion by 2006, Floyd Mayweather secured a suitably high-profile opponent for his 36th professional fight in the brash, trash-talking Brooklyner Zab Judah. Word from inside #TMT, Zab Judah knocked out @FloydMayweather in Sparring during a wild exchange where both boxers began to brawl.

Latest MMA News "Mayweather vs. Judah: Sworn Enemies" was a boxing IBF Welterweight championship which took place on April 8, 2006, at the Thomas and Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada between IBF Welterweight Champion Zab Judah (34-3, 25 KO) and undefeated three-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. … A combination from Mayweather backed Judah into a corner, and Judah's foot movement was considerably slower than it had been earlier in the fight. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Subsequently, Mayweather beat Baldomir and went on to achieve all-time greatness. 2006-01-07: Carlos Manuel Baldomir: 41 9 6: But Judah set about proving his critics wrong, more than matching Mayweather for pace in the opening two rounds, and the favourite briefly touched down on the canvas, although referee Richard Steele ruled it a slip. Contact him at dmayo@mlive.com. Phillip Schofield went missing from This Morning TV set moments before being due to go on air while in agonising turmoil over his sexuality, An incredible new memoir describes the 'very dark place' the presenter was in before coming out, Great white shark death toll in Australia at highest level in 86 years after dad killed, Andrew Sharpe was killed in an attack while surfing on Friday at Kelp Beds in Australia's Wylie Bay, taking 2020's unprovoked great white shark attacks to record numbers, Rambling Donald Trump insists Covid-19 is 'China virus' as 'to me corona means Italy', The US President gave another bizarre speech during a rally at DSM Airport in Des Moines, Iowa, in which an apparent slip of the tongue saw him tie the virus specifically to Italy, a previous epicentre of the pandemic, Mum froze to death in cemetery after falling off bike on one of 'year's coldest nights', A dog walker who found the 56-year-old cyclist injured called police twice to find her before the cemetery gates were locked - but they didn't find her until the morning, Martial arts thug murdered granddad in wheelchair with brutal roundhouse kick, Daniel Sharples, 38, roundhouse-kicked Michael Mairs, tipped him out of his chair, then booted him in the head as he lay unconscious on the ground in an unprovoked attack in Warrington, BREAKING: Pub chain Marston's to cut 2,150 jobs due to Government's new Covid-19 lockdowns. Judah’s defeat, however, severely tarnished the contest’s pre-fight billing.

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[1] The fight took place on April 8, 2006, at the Thomas and Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada. "It seemed like Floyd had something personal against him. "He beat Judah so bad, Judah was scared to let his hands go.". Subscribe to MLive.com. He has said many times that the less he says, the more focused he is. Mayweather’s uncle and trainer, Roger Mayweather, climbed into the ring, approached Judah and tried to confront him. By now a one-sided contest, it exploded into life with 10 seconds left in the 10th round, when Judah lamped Mayweather low, and Steele intervened to give Mayweather respite.

— Mario Saunders (@MarioVegasPost) August 15, 2017 Apparently Floyd kicked everyone out of the gym afterwards.

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"They want to prove something. "Mayweather vs. Judah: Sworn Enemies" was a boxing IBF Welterweight championship which took place on April 8, 2006, at the Thomas and Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada between IBF Welterweight Champion Zab Judah (34-3, 25 KO) and undefeated three-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (35-0, 24 KO).

Despite a build-up that did not go entirely to plan, the bout attained enormous billing, and was destined to live up to its ‘Sworn Enemies’ hype tag – but perhaps not in the way that had initially been envisaged.

m_gallery_title = "Mayweather-Pacquiao: Press conference in Los Angeles"; Despite a build-up that did not go entirely to plan, the bout attained enormous billing, and was destined to live up to its 'Sworn Enemies' hype tag - but perhaps not in the way that had initially been envisaged. Subsequently, Mayweather beat Baldomir and went on to achieve all-time greatness. Our. More to come — Mario Saunders (@MarioVegasPost) August 15, 2017 Zab was mimicking Conor and just came right after him. UFC RESULTS| Dan Hooker Silences The Texas Crowd With a Stunning KO!

[3], 374,000 pay-per-view buys, $16.8 million in television revenue. After the ring was cleared, Roger Mayweather was ejected from the fight.

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Mayweather and Judah met on this day in 2006 with the former winning by decision - but that only tells part of the story of the fight, Our free email newsletter sends you the biggest headlines from news, sport and showbiz.

[4], With about 10 seconds left in the tenth round, Judah hit Mayweather with a low blow and followed it with a right hand to the back of Mayweather’s head.

More to come. CORNOR MCGREGOR [5], After the fight, the purses for both fighters were withheld until video of the fight could be reviewed.

Don King argued that Mayweather should have been disqualified because his uncle was the first person to enter the ring. Mayweather cruised through the last two rounds on his way to a unanimous decision victory by scores of 116–112, 117–111, and 119–109.

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"Floyd's a beast," he said.

Politicking and contract re-negotiations ensued, and the bout was rescued with only the IBF title on the line.

Due to his defeat to Baldomir, Judah went into the fight as a huge underdog, with many bemoaning the fact tha Mayweather might have settled for the easy option.

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The momentum changed in the fifth round, when Mayweather hurt Judah with a combination to the face.

But Judah set about proving his critics wrong, more than matching Mayweather for pace in the opening two rounds, and the favourite briefly touched down on the canvas, although referee Richard Steele ruled it a slip.

Mayweather was scheduled to earn a minimum $6 million while Judah was to earn $3 million plus a percentage of the profits, but because of Judah's loss, Mayweather earned a minimum $5 million while Judah was guaranteed $1 million plus a percentage of profits above $7 million. Immediately, Mayweather's uncle Roger Mayweather jumped into the ring to confront Judah, where he was met by Judah's father Yoel, and a melee ensured which involved the majority of both teams' cornermen. — Mario Saunders (@MarioVegasPost) August 15, 2017 Apparently Floyd kicked everyone out of the gym afterwards.

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More than a dozen security officers and police officers rushed into the ring and managed to control the situation,[4] HBO Boxing announcer Jim Lampley said the riot was similar to the riot in the Riddick Bowe / Andrew Golota fight.

In round four, Judah landed a left hand to the head that caused Mayweather to retreat to the ropes and cover up. MMA Videos Steele and security intervened, and eventually the fight resumed, with Mayweather clinching his landslide verdict. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles.

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But the thing is, Floyd, he's on a different level right now.