Don King wants Zab vs PBF...

jeej · Post by **jeej** » 29 Jun 2005, 00:45

BBC Sport has reported that Don King is trying to setup a fight between PBF and Zab Judah at 147.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/4631071.stm

So, Ricky might not even have a chance of fighting PBF for the time being. As plenty have said, I think Ricky should try getting a fight with Maussa now.

Coconut · Post by **Coconut** » 29 Jun 2005, 03:47

Don King wants shooting.

Too much contractual shenanigans about location for PBF - Hatton to be an easy fight to make, plus the big money is in Manchester for this one.

Is it also worth suggesting that King doesn't fancy Margarito - Judah?

Hesketh Vampire · Post by **Hesketh Vampire** » 29 Jun 2005, 04:08

How does Don King keep going, he must be at least 70-odd surely? Are him and Bob Arum indestructable? Still I suppose when you have sold your soul to the devil maybe it isn't a problem.....

chief · Post by **chief** » 29 Jun 2005, 07:16

So PBF moves up and Witter fights for the vacant WBC belt, while Hatton fights Maussa for the WBA title.. Then next year, Witter and Hatton have a domestic unification showdown???

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 29 Jun 2005, 07:24

Floyd v Zab is a helluva fight - a real superfight.

Both probably hit hard enough to KO the other - Zab because his chin aint great, and Floyd because he's in over his weight. ( should be 135 I reckon )

Pretty Boy by KO - Zab is a superstar, but PBF is an all time great.

Cannibal · Post by **Cannibal** » 29 Jun 2005, 07:33

I'll be gutted if we miss out on Hatton - Mayweather. I think Hatton would get beat but I think it would be a defining fight of this era, I think the winner would be right up there whenever they re-do the greatest sporting legends in 10 years time if they won that. You have people say they saw Leonard - Duran live and Hagler- Hearns and a host of others from that era, I think Hatton - Mayweather when perspective gets put on it would be one of those fights. Both guys in their prime with unbeaten records holding major world titles in a unification bout in the hottest division of the last few years both coming off career best wins. Hatton is one of the best at his style and Mayweather is THE best at his style.

Foggy · Post by **Foggy** » 29 Jun 2005, 07:53

chief wrote:So PBF moves up and Witter fights for the vacant WBC belt, while Hatton fights Maussa for the WBA title.. Then next year, Witter and Hatton have a domestic unification showdown???

You never know this could be a possibility, but i think Witter is 4th in the rankings both Branco & Tszyu are above him so i supposed they would contend the vacant title if that situation ever occured.

I really hope Witter does get his shot sometime soon and this may be a god send for him.

As for PBF 'n' Judah i'd favour PBF, but one question remians could he cope with the power if Judah landed flush ???

J · Post by J » 29 Jun 2005, 09:09

marg. v pbf being mooted for aug 12th.

seems a big quick to me but guess when you dont get hit it doesnt matter too much.

could of course be b.s.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 29 Jun 2005, 14:09

good mix of styles, but is floyd moving up the weights too fast, he's going to coming in a lot lighter than Margarito, who is still unbeaten at Welter since winning the WBO title. Hmm, interesting one.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 30 Jun 2005, 05:52

jamesmcdonnell wrote:good mix of styles, but is floyd moving up the weights too fast, he's going to coming in a lot lighter than Margarito, who is still unbeaten at Welter since winning the WBO title. Hmm, interesting one.

True, but can Margarito land decent punches on him? I'd say probably not.