Amir Khan Vs Zab Judah HEATS UP – Boxing War of Words

By Samaarah Choubak

It was an international eventful affair just a few hours ago when Amir Khan and Zab Judah hosted a conference call to discuss the July 23rd World Unification Fight. It was an opportunity for press to call in with their press code and ask questions, even though Zab Judah did complain that he did not get a chance to talk to the British media he still managed to get his points across and Amir Khan got the majority of the popularity, we will see how popular Zab proves to be in the ring on 23rd July like he said that he will talk to the British media after he beats Khan.

Present was

Freddie Roach, Khan’s trainer

Zab Judah, 5-Time World Champion & current IBF Champ

Pernell Whitaker, Judah’s trainer

David Itskowitch, Golden Boy Promotions

Kathy Duva, CEO of Main Events

Asif Vali, Khan Promotions

This conference call was about Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah, a 12-round WBA and IBF Super Lightweight World Championship Unification fight, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Main Events in association with Khan Promotions and Super Judah Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and AT&T. The HBO World Championship Boxing telecast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

Tickets priced at $400, $300, $200, $100 and $50, are on sale now and available for purchase at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. In the United Kingdom, the event will be boradcast live on Primetime Pay-Per-View, channel 480 on Sky for £14.95.

Amir Khan WBA Super Lightweight World Champion

“Zab’s a tricky southpaw who’s won many world titles but I don’t think this is his time. He doesn’t have the hunger that I do. I don’t think he can take the belt I have off me.”

“We have a game plan for the fight, so we know how to beat Zab Judah and I’m already way ahead of schedule.”

“This is going to be a big fight in the U.S, but it’s also big for my fans in the UK and I’m happy for them to come over.”

Zab Judah, IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion

“I’ve beat a guy from Mexico, from Argentina, from Africa and now I will beat a guy from the UK just call me the international assassin.”

“I’m ready focused. It was a long road back to the top, but it was what a champion is made of. When they’re knocked down, they rise back to the top.”

Amir’s an assassin with speed and power, but I’ve been where he’s been and he’s going to have to do it in lights.”

“Amir can deal with a loss right now. It’s ‘Super’ Judah time.”

Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions

“There has been tremendous interest in this fight. The casino just ordered and additional block of tickets, HBO has been criticized plenty, but they haven’t been given enough credit for the great string of fights they’ve put on lately.”

“Both guys are going to come at their best. That’s the story line here. This is really do or die”

“We know Zab is a real champion and I believe this is the most dangerous fight for Amir thus far, but this is what Amir wants. He has set his goals and he wants to be unified champion. He knows this is a dangerous fight but you don’t become the best without challenging champions.”

“Mark my words, Amir will be the best pound for pound fighter in the world, Amir is the man because he has the unbeatable team of Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza behind him.”

Kathy Duva, CEO of Main Events

“We’re trying to get him (Zab Judah) to the place where he belongs, that place is as the best pound for pound fighter. This is a classic match-up between a young star, Amir Khan, and a veteran in this prime, Zab Judah.”

Freddie Roach, Khan’s Trainer

“Zab’s been around a while, he’s a very slick southpaw but we’re working on it everyday and Amir is way ahead of schedule.”

Pernell Whitaker, Judah’s Trainer

“He’s a great fighter. One of the best in the world today, we still have some work to do, this is just the beginning.”

“He is back in training camp working for something, not just there working for nothing. He is getting in that ring to unify the titles.”

Asif Vali, Khan Promotions

I’m absolutely confident that thousands of fans will take this trip across the U.K and they’ll have a great time in Vegas, Amir wants to be the best pound for pound boxer in the world and this fight is the next step for us.”

Final Press Conference will be next week just a few days before the fight.