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HISTORY: On August 2, 2008 at the Palms Casino Resorts in Las Vegas Zab Judah and Joshua Clottey fought for the vacant IBF world welterweight title. A ruled accidental headbutt forced the fight to be decided after nine rounds. Clottey won a unanimous decision. Judah began the busier fighter, showing quick hands and throwing effective combinations behind a jab. Clottey began steadily closing the distance between himself and his opponent from the third round, landing an increasing number of punches that took their toll on Judah. In round four, Clottey landed an uppercut that caused Judah to lose his balance, and by the end of the round, Judah had blood running down his nose. Judah staged a comeback in the sixth round as he landed a flurry of punches, but in the middle of the seventh round, Clottey landed a right hand that hurt Judah and caused him to back into a corner. In round nine, Judah suffered a cut over his right eye and the fight was stopped after he said he could not see. The referee had ruled the cut was caused by an accidental clash of heads even though replays clearly showed a punch by Clottey did the damage. The fight was then sent to the scorecards. Two judges scored the fight 86–85 and the other judge scored it 87–84, all in favor of Clottey.
Offered here is an original Press Credential for this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original Press Credential which names and pictures the fighters. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Two holes atop for neck chain. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 4 1/4" x 7 1/2."
