Zab Judah vs Jaime Rangel

On December 13, 2003, Zab Judah successfully defended his WBO World Super-lightweight title against Jaime Rangel at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The fight was part of a major event promoted by Don King Productions and broadcast on HBO Pay-Per-View. Judah, who entered the bout with a record of 29-1, was looking to prove his left hand was fully healed after previous injuries. With a record of 30-4-1, Rangel was considered an underdog but still posed a challenge with his impressive knockout record.

Judah dominated the fight from the start, using his quickness and precision to outmanoeuvre Rangel. The bout ended abruptly in the first round when Judah landed a decisive straight left, followed by a right hook that sent Rangel crashing to the canvas. The knockout occurred just 72 seconds into the fight, leaving Rangel unable to recover. This victory marked Judah's 30th win and 22nd knockout, solidifying his position as a formidable force in the super-lightweight division. Judah's performance was a testament to his skill and power, as he barely broke a sweat when dispatching his opponent.

The fight was significant for Judah's title defence and his ongoing quest for a rematch with Kostya Tszyu, whom he had previously faced. Judah's victory over Rangel was seen as a stepping stone towards that goal, as he aimed to stay at the 140-pound limit to secure another shot at Tszyu. The event was part of a larger card featuring multiple championship bouts, highlighting Judah's ability to perform under pressure and on big stages.

For Rangel, the fight was a disaster. The Colombian challenger never got into the fight. After the loss, his record fell to 29-5 with 25 knockouts. From here on out, he faced nothing but top-tier opposition: Edner Cherry, David Diaz, Kendall Holt, Emanuel Augustus, and Timothy Bradley Jr, losing to all of them.