Boxing: Judah stops Rivera in third round

By Tim Dahlberg, AP Boxing Writer | May 14, 2005

LAS VEGAS -- Zab Judah was looking for redemption and a big win. He got both with an impressive performance Saturday night to retain his undisputed welterweight title.

Fighting in the same ring where he embarrassed himself and was suspended for boxing four years ago for going after a referee, Judah stopped Cosme Rivera in the third round to make his case as a prime candidate for some big money fights.

"This is the new Zab Judah," Judah said. "I have grown up a lot."