Judah started strongly and put up a valiant fight, at times matching Mayweather's speed and punching precision.

[3] It appeared that Judah scored a knockdown in the second round when Mayweather's glove touched the canvas; however, referee Richard Steele ruled it a slip.

[4] In round four, Judah landed a left hand to the head that caused Mayweather to retreat to the ropes and cover up.

More than a dozen security officers and police officers rushed into the ring and managed to control the situation,[5] HBO Boxing announcer Jim Lampley said the riot was similar to the riot in the Riddick Bowe / Andrew Golota fight.

[5] At an April 13 hearing, the Nevada State Athletic Commission fined Roger Mayweather $200,000 and revoked his boxing license for one year.