Athletic Commission planning Judah hearing

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001 | 9:33 a.m.

Zab Judah will have to go before Nevada boxing regulators next week to explain his conduct after losing to Kostya Tszyu if he wants to claim his $885,000 paycheck.

Marc Ratner, executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, said Tuesday he wants a hearing within a week to decide on possible action against Judah.

Ratner authorized the state attorney general to draft a complaint against Judah for trying to go after referee Jay Nady and throwing a stool in the ring after being stopped by Tszyu in the second round Saturday night.

Judah put his glove to the chin of Nady and had to be restrained on several occasions from going after the referee. Judah was infuriated that Nady stopped the fight after he was knocked down with one second left in the second round.

Ratner said he wants to hold a hearing next Tuesday before the athletic commission, which can suspend Judah's boxing license and fine him.

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