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Newly crowned IBF light welterweight champion Zab Judah is wasting no time in sparking speculation over his first title defense, according to Main Events Promotion CEO Kathy Duva, adding that they are only interested in “the biggest money fight”.

“The goal now is big fights,” Duva said. “He’s a pay-per-view fighter and he should be in pay-per-view fights.”

With several of the top fighters at 140 pounds either scheduled to fight or involved in negotiations, Duva believes the consensus #1 lightweight (135-pounds), Juan Manuel Marquez, is the most exciting prospect.

“There a few big names out there and right now there aren’t a lot of big fights in boxing and that’s what it needs,” Duva said. “Marquez seems to be the only one available at the moment as a pay-per-view fighter so he would be a logical choice.”

Although Marquez (52-5, 38 KOs) promotional status is uncertain with Golden Boy, Duva explained that regardless of which promotion, Judah’s camp wants the fight.

“I think Marquez clearly has to sort out his promotional situation, but when he does we will be happy to offer the fight to whoever he decides he’d like us to offer it to,” Duva said. “Zab is the champion, if Marquez is available this summer that fits perfectly with our schedule.”

Judah (41-6, 28 KOs), who recently defeated Kaizer Mabuza by technical knockout in the seventh round, expressed the same fervor.

“I like the Marquez fight,” commented Judah. “I like what he is. I like what he’s going to bring to the table. That’s the kind of fight I’m looking for.”

— Alex Neely