“I Felt Like I Was Set Up”: 17 Years After $16.8M Controversial Fight With Floyd Mayweather, Zab Judah Makes Startling Confession

A few matches leave an indelible spot in the boxing arena. The bout between Floyd Mayweather and Zab Judah was one such match. They fought on April 8, 2006, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada. The match saw Floyd Mayweather emerge victorious with a unanimous decision after 12 intense rounds. The fight billed as “Sworn Enemies” quickly gathered massive audience traction. Additionally, the fight generated a whopping $16.8 million in revenue.

Even 17 years later, fans and experts still talk about the fight. But a recent startling confession by Zab Judah has changed the narrative. He hints at unseen forces and hidden truths. Indeed, his confession has raised eyebrows in the boxing arena. In a recent interview with Math Hoffa, Judah unfurled the dynamics of the manifestation of the match. Moreover, he went to the extent of calling it a “setup” for his end. So, what is more to the story than what meets the eye?

Why does Judah feel his fight with Floyd Mayweather was a setup?

In a recent interview, Zab Judah talked about his fight with Floyd Mayweather. At first, he talked about how Mike Tyson predicted the prospect of this fight. The prediction came at a time when he didn’t even see a faint hope of the match’s possibility. However, what happened next remains history. The bout did happen and Judah revealed how the fight makers manifested it.

Zab said, “Looking back now, I felt like I was set up, but I feel like it was set up, not to Floyd, through the networks. Network setup meaning they wanted to see this fight, and they were willing to do anything that they had to do to make sure this goes off. I got set up by a reporter. A reporter called me. I’m the champion of the world now, young Zab, Brooklyn holding it down, got the belt, everything. You know, I’m at 140 pounds at this time. Mayweather and I was at, before that, yeah, 47. I was 47. I think he was, no, he was at 47 too, and um, somebody came and said, ‘You know, you know, yeah, yeah, you know what about you, you and Floyd fight?’ And I’m like, ‘No, that’s my brother, we don’t hear that.’

Furthermore, many people are now revisiting the details of the controversial fight. Judah’s words suggest manipulation and media influence. They hint at a deeper story behind the fight’s arrangement. Moreover, they also unfurl the fight’s psychological impact.

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Seventeen years after the $16.8M controversial fight with Floyd Mayweather, Zab Judah’s startling confession opens up a Pandora’s box of questions and reflections. It invites us to look beyond the spectacle of the fight and delve into the hidden dynamics that shape the world of professional boxing. Judah’s words are a reminder that the stories we see in the ring are often just the tip of the iceberg, with deeper truths waiting to be uncovered.

What are your thoughts on Judah’s confession? Do you think there’s more to the story? Share your insights and join the conversation in the comments below.

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