Boxing: Amir "King" Khan Meets "Super" Zab Judah in an Interesting Clash

When Amir "King" Khan (25-1-1, 17 KO's) faces Zab "Super" Judah (41-6, 28 KO's) in three weeks, he just may be facing the stiffest test of his career. One could make a very strong argument that his fight against Marcos Maidana last year was just that.

And I won't even argue that fact. But if Judah arrives in peak mental (often a question) and physical shape (rarely a question), we may see Khan's chin tested again.

Amir Khan's chin is the 800-pound gorilla in the room. Everyone sees it. Everyone knows about it. But its impact on his fights' outcomes have varied. Luckily for him, this "gorilla" has rarely lead to his demise.

The one time that it did he was felled in shocking fashion by then-undefeated Breidis Prescott—in a single round! That KTFO (knocked the @#$! out) loss has continued to follow Khan during his career. 

By surviving the hard-hitting Maidana's bombs, Khan earned a measure of respect—from me at least. But for many, it was simply a reminder that anyone who can punch has more than a puncher's chance of defeating him.

And really that's the biggest appeal of this fight.

At this stage of his 15-year career, Judah has seen better days. But what he can still do is punch, especially in the early rounds. And as we all know, Khan was starched by Prescott in one round. I am sure that Judah and his handlers are taking a closer look at the video footage of that fight.

However, Judah would be gravely mistaken to assume that Khan and his sage trainer Freddie Roach will come up with such a leaky game plan. On the other hand, Khan and Roach would be foolish to assume that Judah does not have another bullet or two left in the chamber.

When the smoke clears in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 23, I expect Amir Khan to stave off Judah's early rush and cruise to a comprehensive decision victory.