Josiah Judah

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Josiah Judah
Born
Josiah Judah

(1978-08-21) August 21, 1978 (age 46)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesGorilla
Statistics
Weight(s) Light heavyweight
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights12
Wins10
Wins by KO2
Losses1
Draws1

Josiah Judah (born August 21, 1978) is an American former professional boxer.

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He is the brother of welterweight champion Zab Judah and former U.S. Boxing Association light heavyweight champion Daniel Judah. Judah has fought on the undercard of brother Zab Judah's fights. His trainer is his father, Yoel Judah.

Miscellaneous

Judah and his family are Black Hebrew Israelites, who declared themselves as "Jewish". [1]

Professional boxing record

12 fights10 wins1 loss
By knockout21
By decision80
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
12Win10–1–1 Flag of Poland.svg Rafal JastrzebskiMD6 2011-07-23 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
11Loss9–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Don MoutonTKO1 (6), 1:422008-07-05 Flag of the United States.svg Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
10Win9–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Richmond DalphoneUD62007-09-07 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
9Win8–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Michael RushTKO3 (6)2007-07-14 Flag of the United States.svg Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel Tunica, Tunica, Mississippi, USA
8Win7–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony BowmanUD62006-11-18 Flag of the United States.svg Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel Tunica, Tunica, Mississippi, USA
7Draw6–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Guadalupe AcostaTD3 (4), 0:492006-07-11 Flag of the United States.svg The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USATD after Judah was cut from an accidental headbutt in round 2.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Norman JohnsonUD42006-07-08 Flag of the United States.svg Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel Tunica, Tunica, Mississippi, USA
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Frank ArmstrongUD4 2006-01-07 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USA
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Adam StewartSD42005-08-13 Flag of the United States.svg United Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
3Win3–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Daniel StanislavjevicSD4 May 14, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon JacksonKO1 (4), 0:59 Feb 5, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
1Win1–0 Flag of Haiti.svg Julio JeanUD42004-01-23 Flag of the United States.svg Harriet Himmel Theatre, West Palm Beach, Florida, USAProfessional debut.

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References

  1. "Judah, Zab "Super"". Jewsinsports.org. Retrieved 2011-01-20.