Boxing Icon and Brownsville legend Zab Judah turns 46

Veteran boxer and ex-champion Zab Judah turned 46 on 27 October. Let's take a look at his storied career.

Born on 27 October 1977, Zab Judah is originally from Brooklyn. His career spanned from 1996 to 2019. At the age of 18, Judah made his professional debut in September 1996, securing a second-round TKO victory over Michael Johnson. 

Birth and pro debut

Zab Judah made his professional debut in September 1996, and did a total of 56 bouts during his career, with a record of 44 wins and 10 losses.

Record

Judah's knockout percentage was an impressive 68.18%, having accumulated 68 knockouts in those 56 fights. His last match took place on June 7, 2019, against Cletus Seldin in Verona, resulting in a loss by TKO.

KO% and last match

Zab has achieved remarkable success in his boxing career, clinching five world titles spanning the light welterweight and welterweight divisions. He also held the prestigious title of Undisputed World Welterweight Champion.

Titles

In 2017, some reports revealed that The Brooklyn fighter has chosen to shift his focus towards a different career, dedicating himself to assisting patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease at the Excelling Nursing Academy in Michigan.

Shift in career

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