THE STORY
On November 3, 2001, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the second round of a unification bout for the undisputed light welterweight championship, Kostya Tszyu knocked down Zab Judah with a right hand. Judah, believing he was hurt unfairly, lost composure and celebrated prematurely, leading to his first professional loss by technical knockout.
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Zab Judah, Kostya Tszyu
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident remains notable as one of boxing's most famous meltdowns, highlighting the importance of composure in high-stakes matches.