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By Andrew Eisele, About.com Guide to Boxing since 1999

More Controversy for Zab Judah

Even against a completely overmatched opponent, Zab Judah (34-4) can't avoid controversy. In his first fight since serving a one-year suspension for his role in the melee in his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Judah was facing journeyman Ruben Galvan (27-11-2). All Judah needed to do to preserve a big payday with Miguel Cotto on June 9 was to win.

Judah didn't win ... but he still gets the payday. Judah went right after Galvan from the opening bell and may have been on his way to a first round stoppage when a big cut opened up on the left side of Galvan's head at the hairline. The ring doctor looked at the cut and advised the referee to stop the fight. Replays were inconclusive as to whether the cut was caused by a punch or an accidental elbow but it the ref ruled it was not from a punch so the bout was ruled a no contest. In a punch stat rarity, Galvan was credited with landing zero punches!

Sunday April 15, 2007 | comments (6)

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