BRIEFLY.Byline: Daily News Staff and Wire Services Judahs, Ellerby face complaints Zab Judah Zab "Super" Judah, (born October 27 1977), of Brooklyn, New York, is an American professional boxer. He is a former junior welterweight 140 lb (63.5 kg) champion, and former undisputed champion in the welterweight 147 lb (66.7 kg) division. , Yoel Judah Yoel Judah (born 1956?) is the eldest member of the Brooklyn-based Judah boxing family. He is the trainer and manager of his sons Zab Judah, Daniel Judah, and Josiah Judah. and Leonard Ellerby on Wednesday had complaints filed against them with the Nevada state attorney general's office for their part in a brawl that took place between the respective camps during the 10th round of the Zab Judah-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight April 8 in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . Marc Ratner, co-executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission An athletic commission is an organization which oversees and promotes athletics in a state. For example, the Nevada State Athletic Commission oversees boxing and mixed martial arts. , confirmed the complaints are official and that attorneys representing all affected parties have been notified. Zab Judah, who lost his International Boxing Federation “IBF” redirects here. For other uses, see IBF (disambiguation). The International Boxing Federation, or IBF, is one of three major organizations recognized by IBHOF which sanction world championship boxing bouts, alongside the WBA, WBC. welterweight belt to Mayweather, was seen hitting both Ellerby and Roger Mayweather, Floyd's trainer, during the melee. The row began when Roger Mayweather leaped into the ring after Zab Judah hit Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the groin, then to the back of the head with a rabbit punch. Roger Mayweather last Thursday was fined $200,000 and suspended one year for his part. As soon as he went into the ring, Yoel Judah, Zab's father and trainer, followed suit and landed a punch to the face of Roger Mayweather. Ellerby, who joined the fracas, is Floyd's adviser and a member of his corner. Both Judahs and Ellerby face suspensions and fines. - Robert Morales BASKETBALL: Gonzaga All-American Adam Morrison declared for the NBA draft, passing up his senior season for a chance to be a lottery pick. The 6-foot-8 forward led Division I in scoring last season at 28.1 points per game. --California forward Leon Powe declared for the NBA draft but does not plan to sign with an agent immediately, giving him the option to return to the Golden Bears for his junior season. FOOTBALL: The San Francisco 49ers The 49ers, who already have the No. 6 pick after last season's 4-12 finish, sent the 37th and 68th choices to Denver. --The Arena League's Avengers have rescheduled this weekend's home game against New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of because of the NBA playoffs. The game, originally scheduled for Saturday, will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Staples Center. HORSE RACING: Smoove beat Kelly Mac by three-quarters of a length in the $60,644 feature for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Ridden by apprentice Juan Ochoa, Smoove ran a mile in 1:37.88 and paid $24, $8.60 and $4.40. CYCLING: Ukrainian Yaroslav Popovych won the second stage of the Tour de Georgia The Tour de Georgia is a U.S. professional cycling stage race across the state of Georgia. Tour de Georgia is ranked as a Hors Classe (2.HC) event by the UCI, which is cycling's international governing body, making it North America's highest rated professional cycling stage race by 5.3 seconds to give his Discovery Channel team the overall lead. |
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