Buddy McGirt vs. Zab Judah

How does this fight look at 140 and 147?

 

McGirt knocks that little SOB out

 

I know how you love Zab. ::

I think McGirt wins after an early tactical battle. As McGirt adjusts to Zab's speed and style he would begin to time him and land hard counter shots from both sides. I think McGirt's underappreciated bodywork would be a big factor down the stretch. Zab had the speed and power to be competitive but his workrate and stamina would fail him.

Does the fight look any different 140 vs. 147? Buddy had trouble making weight at 140 and tired badly against Taylor(admittedly the bodypunches and pace had something to do with it). Does Zab have a better shot at 140 or 147?

 

I'd say he has a better shot @ 140 but he should still die and go to hell.

 

:: exactly

 

I think Zab wins this at either weight. Sorry.

 

Go away then.

 

As would I. Zab is underrated as hell at times. The prime version anyway.

 

I thought Zab was a live dog in this fight at 140. At 147 I think he gets beaten up.

It's easy to look at the Taylor fight and think Zab could do some of the same things but I think it's apples and oranges. Buddy was able to time and counter Taylor but Meldrick's toughness, volume and pace broke him down. Zab can't duplicate that. He punched harder but he'd eat a lot of counters. Buddy wouldn't ice him like Tszyu did but he'd hurt him especially to the body.

I won't mention the Whitaker fights because the only place Zab fights like "Pernell with pop" was in his own mind.

 

This is my thinking as well. I actually like Zab in a fight at 140, but would take McGirt at 147.