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September 2006

Clottey Beats A Gutsy Judah Via A 9th Round Technical Decision - Rematch Anyone?

James Slater, Eastideboxing, August 3, 2008

Last night in Las Vegas, Accra-born Joshua Clottey finally became a welterweight world champion. Capturing the vacant IBF strap with a 9th round technical decision over a badly busted up Zab Judah, "The Hitter" did not win in overly satisfying fashion - through no fault of his own..

The official ruling stated that an accidental head clash prompted the fight's termination and its going to the cards, but it did seem as though a punch caused the damage - a massive slice above Judah's right eye. At 1 minute and 22 seconds of the 9th, the bout was stopped and the cards were sought. Clottey was the winner by scores of 87-84, 86-85, 86-85. Clottey improved to 35-2-0-1 (21). Judah fell to 36-5-0-2(25)......

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