Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
You make a good point .. Mercer was a brave fighter.. Ray came to play.. anyone that comes to play vs David Tua is in for some serious troubles..
Evander had Ray down.. Morrison had him early, but fatigued do to poor lifestyle habits. The thing about David Tua is he will bring his best , stay on his man from start to finish giving no quarter and expecting non, only getting stronger as the rounds go by ,as good as Mercer was I still believe that Tua would take the biscuit inside the distance.
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Originally Posted by Galaxy.
Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
You make a good point .. Mercer was a brave fighter.. Ray came to play.. anyone that comes to play vs David Tua is in for some serious troubles..
Evander had Ray down.. Morrison had him early, but fatigued do to poor lifestyle habits. The thing about David Tua is he will bring his best , stay on his man from start to finish giving no quarter and expecting non, only getting stronger as the rounds go by ,as good as Mercer was I still believe that Tua would take the biscuit inside the distance.
I don't think Tua would have stopped Mercer. Ibeabuchi stood with Tua toe-to-toe for the whole fight & only had 16 fights coming in. I think Mercer was better technically than Ike. Anyone else think Tua was robbed that fight? Anyway Tua back then was a non stop punching machine which would have been enough in my mind to take a close one!
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Originally Posted by Galaxy.
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Originally Posted by Lords Gym
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Originally Posted by ICE COLD BOXING
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Originally Posted by Lords Gym
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Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
You make a good point .. Mercer was a brave fighter.. Ray came to play.. anyone that comes to play vs David Tua is in for some serious troubles..
Evander had Ray down.. Morrison had him early, but fatigued do to poor lifestyle habits. The thing about David Tua is he will bring his best , stay on his man from start to finish giving no quarter and expecting non, only getting stronger as the rounds go by ,as good as Mercer was I still believe that Tua would take the biscuit inside the distance.
I don't think Tua would have stopped Mercer. Ibeabuchi stood with Tua toe-to-toe for the whole fight & only had 16 fights coming in. I think Mercer was better technically than Ike. Anyone else think Tua was robbed that fight? Anyway Tua back then was a non stop punching machine which would have been enough in my mind to take a close one!
Yeah David won that match, the judges gave to much credit for the Ibabuchie jab, missing the fact David was picking off most of the shots.. In Ike's defense I will say he caught Tua off guard seizing the first 4 rounds and conditioning the judges to score in his favor, so for David there is no ill will or bad feeling about the match. , Ike’s style remained me of Evander only bigger.
I believe that he would have gone to accomplish great things. .. I was told the punches Ike sustained in that match led to his mental demise as he sustained frontal lobe damage? I sure hope that’s not the case.
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Originally Posted by Lords Gym
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Originally Posted by Galaxy.
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Originally Posted by Galaxy.
Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
You make a good point .. Mercer was a brave fighter.. Ray came to play.. anyone that comes to play vs David Tua is in for some serious troubles..
Evander had Ray down.. Morrison had him early, but fatigued do to poor lifestyle habits. The thing about David Tua is he will bring his best , stay on his man from start to finish giving no quarter and expecting non, only getting stronger as the rounds go by ,as good as Mercer was I still believe that Tua would take the biscuit inside the distance.
I don't think Tua would have stopped Mercer. Ibeabuchi stood with Tua toe-to-toe for the whole fight & only had 16 fights coming in. I think Mercer was better technically than Ike. Anyone else think Tua was robbed that fight? Anyway Tua back then was a non stop punching machine which would have been enough in my mind to take a close one!
Yeah David won that match, the judges gave to much credit for the Ibabuchie jab, missing the fact David was picking off most of the shots.. In Ike's defense I will say he caught Tua off guard seizing the first 4 rounds and conditioning the judges to score in his favor, so for David there is no ill will or bad feeling about the match. , Ike’s style remained me of Evander only bigger.
I believe that he would have gone to accomplish great things. .. I was told the punches Ike sustained in that match led to his mental demise as he sustained frontal lobe damage? I sure hope that’s not the case.
Ike was a wasted talent, to fight Tua like that (if you think he won or lost) in only his 17 fight was amazing. The pace was brutal. A rematch would have been wonderful!
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Originally Posted by Lords Gym
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Originally Posted by Galaxy.
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Originally Posted by Lords Gym
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Originally Posted by Lords Gym
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Originally Posted by Galaxy.
Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
You make a good point .. Mercer was a brave fighter.. Ray came to play.. anyone that comes to play vs David Tua is in for some serious troubles..
Evander had Ray down.. Morrison had him early, but fatigued do to poor lifestyle habits. The thing about David Tua is he will bring his best , stay on his man from start to finish giving no quarter and expecting non, only getting stronger as the rounds go by ,as good as Mercer was I still believe that Tua would take the biscuit inside the distance.
I don't think Tua would have stopped Mercer. Ibeabuchi stood with Tua toe-to-toe for the whole fight & only had 16 fights coming in. I think Mercer was better technically than Ike. Anyone else think Tua was robbed that fight? Anyway Tua back then was a non stop punching machine which would have been enough in my mind to take a close one!
Yeah David won that match, the judges gave to much credit for the Ibabuchie jab, missing the fact David was picking off most of the shots.. In Ike's defense I will say he caught Tua off guard seizing the first 4 rounds and conditioning the judges to score in his favor, so for David there is no ill will or bad feeling about the match. , Ike’s style remained me of Evander only bigger.
I believe that he would have gone to accomplish great things. .. I was told the punches Ike sustained in that match led to his mental demise as he sustained frontal lobe damage? I sure hope that’s not the case.
Ike was a wasted talent, to fight Tua like that (if you think he won or lost) in only his 17 fight was amazing. The pace was brutal. A rematch would have been wonderful!
It took David by surprise no question . he wasn’t expecting the second coming ! LOL.. Yeah about 2min into the match, you could feel that this guy was different. David likes to get inside and give a slight nudge using the Strong legs , arms and shoulder to lift and push the opponent back, then catch the opposition on the rebound.. only thing was this Ike fellow came right back and said hello ! mirroring the exact move :laugh: .. It was a good highly contested match ! Brought much joy to the fight fan. that’s the most important aspect of it ! 8)
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
You make a good point .. Mercer was a brave fighter.. Ray came to play.. anyone that comes to play vs David Tua is in for some serious troubles..
Evander had Ray down.. Morrison had him early, but fatigued do to poor lifestyle habits. The thing about David Tua is he will bring his best , stay on his man from start to finish giving no quarter and expecting non, only getting stronger as the rounds go by ,as good as Mercer was I still believe that Tua would take the biscuit inside the distance.
I don't think Tua would have stopped Mercer. Ibeabuchi stood with Tua toe-to-toe for the whole fight & only had 16 fights coming in. I think Mercer was better technically than Ike. Anyone else think Tua was robbed that fight? Anyway Tua back then was a non stop punching machine which would have been enough in my mind to take a close one!
Yeah David won that match, the judges gave to much credit for the Ibabuchie jab, missing the fact David was picking off most of the shots.. In Ike's defense I will say he caught Tua off guard seizing the first 4 rounds and conditioning the judges to score in his favor, so for David there is no ill will or bad feeling about the match. , Ike’s style remained me of Evander only bigger.
I believe that he would have gone to accomplish great things. .. I was told the punches Ike sustained in that match led to his mental demise as he sustained frontal lobe damage? I sure hope that’s not the case.
Ike was a wasted talent, to fight Tua like that (if you think he won or lost) in only his 17 fight was amazing. The pace was brutal. A rematch would have been wonderful!
It took David by surprise no question . he wasn’t expecting the second coming ! LOL.. Yeah about 2min into the match, you could feel that this guy was different. David likes to get inside and give a slight nudge using the Strong legs , arms and shoulder to lift and push the opponent back, then catch the opposition on the rebound.. only thing was this Ike fellow came right back and said hello ! mirroring the exact move :laugh: .. It was a good highly contested match ! Brought much joy to the fight fan. that’s the most important aspect of it ! 8)
What would have Tua gone onto had he got the nod? Did he lose something after that fight? I think so!
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Originally Posted by Galaxy.
Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
You make a good point .. Mercer was a brave fighter.. Ray came to play.. anyone that comes to play vs David Tua is in for some serious troubles..
Evander had Ray down.. Morrison had him early, but fatigued do to poor lifestyle habits. The thing about David Tua is he will bring his best , stay on his man from start to finish giving no quarter and expecting non, only getting stronger as the rounds go by ,as good as Mercer was I still believe that Tua would take the biscuit inside the distance.
I don't think Tua would have stopped Mercer. Ibeabuchi stood with Tua toe-to-toe for the whole fight & only had 16 fights coming in. I think Mercer was better technically than Ike. Anyone else think Tua was robbed that fight? Anyway Tua back then was a non stop punching machine which would have been enough in my mind to take a close one!
Yeah David won that match, the judges gave to much credit for the Ibabuchie jab, missing the fact David was picking off most of the shots.. In Ike's defense I will say he caught Tua off guard seizing the first 4 rounds and conditioning the judges to score in his favor, so for David there is no ill will or bad feeling about the match. , Ike’s style remained me of Evander only bigger.
I believe that he would have gone to accomplish great things. .. I was told the punches Ike sustained in that match led to his mental demise as he sustained frontal lobe damage? I sure hope that’s not the case.
I thought a draw was a fair result Tua was one point ahead going into the 12th round Ike won the 12th and earned himself a draw imo.
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Originally Posted by Lords Gym
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Originally Posted by Galaxy.
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Originally Posted by Lords Gym
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Originally Posted by Galaxy.
Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
You make a good point .. Mercer was a brave fighter.. Ray came to play.. anyone that comes to play vs David Tua is in for some serious troubles..
Evander had Ray down.. Morrison had him early, but fatigued do to poor lifestyle habits. The thing about David Tua is he will bring his best , stay on his man from start to finish giving no quarter and expecting non, only getting stronger as the rounds go by ,as good as Mercer was I still believe that Tua would take the biscuit inside the distance.
I don't think Tua would have stopped Mercer. Ibeabuchi stood with Tua toe-to-toe for the whole fight & only had 16 fights coming in. I think Mercer was better technically than Ike. Anyone else think Tua was robbed that fight? Anyway Tua back then was a non stop punching machine which would have been enough in my mind to take a close one!
Yeah David won that match, the judges gave to much credit for the Ibabuchie jab, missing the fact David was picking off most of the shots.. In Ike's defense I will say he caught Tua off guard seizing the first 4 rounds and conditioning the judges to score in his favor, so for David there is no ill will or bad feeling about the match. , Ike’s style remained me of Evander only bigger.
I believe that he would have gone to accomplish great things. .. I was told the punches Ike sustained in that match led to his mental demise as he sustained frontal lobe damage? I sure hope that’s not the case.
I thought a draw was a fair result Tua was one point ahead going into the 12th round Ike won the 12th and earned himself a draw imo.
The scores in that fight were whack! I think one judge had it 117-111. Ain't no way it was that wide! A draw would have been decent! It may have lead to an immediate return which would have been great to see. I think Tua would have won a return!!!
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
You make a good point .. Mercer was a brave fighter.. Ray came to play.. anyone that comes to play vs David Tua is in for some serious troubles..
Evander had Ray down.. Morrison had him early, but fatigued do to poor lifestyle habits. The thing about David Tua is he will bring his best , stay on his man from start to finish giving no quarter and expecting non, only getting stronger as the rounds go by ,as good as Mercer was I still believe that Tua would take the biscuit inside the distance.
I don't think Tua would have stopped Mercer. Ibeabuchi stood with Tua toe-to-toe for the whole fight & only had 16 fights coming in. I think Mercer was better technically than Ike. Anyone else think Tua was robbed that fight? Anyway Tua back then was a non stop punching machine which would have been enough in my mind to take a close one!
Yeah David won that match, the judges gave to much credit for the Ibabuchie jab, missing the fact David was picking off most of the shots.. In Ike's defense I will say he caught Tua off guard seizing the first 4 rounds and conditioning the judges to score in his favor, so for David there is no ill will or bad feeling about the match. , Ike’s style remained me of Evander only bigger.
I believe that he would have gone to accomplish great things. .. I was told the punches Ike sustained in that match led to his mental demise as he sustained frontal lobe damage? I sure hope that’s not the case.
I thought a draw was a fair result Tua was one point ahead going into the 12th round Ike won the 12th and earned himself a draw imo.
The scores in that fight were whack! I think one judge had it 117-111. Ain't no way it was that wide! A draw would have been decent! It may have lead to an immediate return which would have been great to see. I think Tua would have won a return!!!
Yelp , That is what got my piss hot, Dick Young had his head up his arse ! It was a close match, I felt Tua won by 2 rounds , most everyone I talked too said they felt David won also. It is what it is, You can't undo the past .
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
You make a good point .. Mercer was a brave fighter.. Ray came to play.. anyone that comes to play vs David Tua is in for some serious troubles..
Evander had Ray down.. Morrison had him early, but fatigued do to poor lifestyle habits. The thing about David Tua is he will bring his best , stay on his man from start to finish giving no quarter and expecting non, only getting stronger as the rounds go by ,as good as Mercer was I still believe that Tua would take the biscuit inside the distance.
I don't think Tua would have stopped Mercer. Ibeabuchi stood with Tua toe-to-toe for the whole fight & only had 16 fights coming in. I think Mercer was better technically than Ike. Anyone else think Tua was robbed that fight? Anyway Tua back then was a non stop punching machine which would have been enough in my mind to take a close one!
Yeah David won that match, the judges gave to much credit for the Ibabuchie jab, missing the fact David was picking off most of the shots.. In Ike's defense I will say he caught Tua off guard seizing the first 4 rounds and conditioning the judges to score in his favor, so for David there is no ill will or bad feeling about the match. , Ike’s style remained me of Evander only bigger.
I believe that he would have gone to accomplish great things. .. I was told the punches Ike sustained in that match led to his mental demise as he sustained frontal lobe damage? I sure hope that’s not the case.
Ike was a wasted talent, to fight Tua like that (if you think he won or lost) in only his 17 fight was amazing. The pace was brutal. A rematch would have been wonderful!
It took David by surprise no question . he wasn’t expecting the second coming ! LOL.. Yeah about 2min into the match, you could feel that this guy was different. David likes to get inside and give a slight nudge using the Strong legs , arms and shoulder to lift and push the opponent back, then catch the opposition on the rebound.. only thing was this Ike fellow came right back and said hello ! mirroring the exact move :laugh: .. It was a good highly contested match ! Brought much joy to the fight fan. that’s the most important aspect of it ! 8)
What would have Tua gone onto had he got the nod? Did he lose something after that fight? I think so!
In matches like this you really start feeling the ill's days after, sore don't even come close to describe it ! :laugh: you are always going to lose a little something in a match like this , win lose or draw. it taxes the body and the mind in ways that a fighter never really gets that 100% back. it depends on the persons, makeup and durability as to how much he can regain. Each war subtracts something.
What you do is move on , work with what god gives you, be thankful for what you have and make the best of it.
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
You make a good point .. Mercer was a brave fighter.. Ray came to play.. anyone that comes to play vs David Tua is in for some serious troubles..
Evander had Ray down.. Morrison had him early, but fatigued do to poor lifestyle habits. The thing about David Tua is he will bring his best , stay on his man from start to finish giving no quarter and expecting non, only getting stronger as the rounds go by ,as good as Mercer was I still believe that Tua would take the biscuit inside the distance.
I don't think Tua would have stopped Mercer. Ibeabuchi stood with Tua toe-to-toe for the whole fight & only had 16 fights coming in. I think Mercer was better technically than Ike. Anyone else think Tua was robbed that fight? Anyway Tua back then was a non stop punching machine which would have been enough in my mind to take a close one!
Yeah David won that match, the judges gave to much credit for the Ibabuchie jab, missing the fact David was picking off most of the shots.. In Ike's defense I will say he caught Tua off guard seizing the first 4 rounds and conditioning the judges to score in his favor, so for David there is no ill will or bad feeling about the match. , Ike’s style remained me of Evander only bigger.
I believe that he would have gone to accomplish great things. .. I was told the punches Ike sustained in that match led to his mental demise as he sustained frontal lobe damage? I sure hope that’s not the case.
I thought a draw was a fair result Tua was one point ahead going into the 12th round Ike won the 12th and earned himself a draw imo.
The scores in that fight were whack! I think one judge had it 117-111. Ain't no way it was that wide! A draw would have been decent! It may have lead to an immediate return which would have been great to see. I think Tua would have won a return!!!
Yelp , That is what got my piss hot, Dick Young had his head up his a*** ! It was a close match, I felt Tua won by 2 rounds , most everyone I talked too said they felt David won also. It is what it is, You can't undo the past .
I remember your scorecard didn't you have Tua winning the 12th ?? if i remember right Ike won that round clearly earning himself a draw imo but i agree the judges scorecards were way off.
Re: Ray Mercer vs David Tua Prime For Prime Who Wins ??
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Great match-up.
I think if Tua could get Mercer to fight toe-to-toe he'd take the decision.
My thought is that Tua would have sparked Mercer. much love to Ray , he was a force .. would have been a good one for the fans. Win lose or Draw.
I think Mercer has too much of a granite chin to be stopped.
You make a good point .. Mercer was a brave fighter.. Ray came to play.. anyone that comes to play vs David Tua is in for some serious troubles..
Evander had Ray down.. Morrison had him early, but fatigued do to poor lifestyle habits. The thing about David Tua is he will bring his best , stay on his man from start to finish giving no quarter and expecting non, only getting stronger as the rounds go by ,as good as Mercer was I still believe that Tua would take the biscuit inside the distance.
I don't think Tua would have stopped Mercer. Ibeabuchi stood with Tua toe-to-toe for the whole fight & only had 16 fights coming in. I think Mercer was better technically than Ike. Anyone else think Tua was robbed that fight? Anyway Tua back then was a non stop punching machine which would have been enough in my mind to take a close one!
Yeah David won that match, the judges gave to much credit for the Ibabuchie jab, missing the fact David was picking off most of the shots.. In Ike's defense I will say he caught Tua off guard seizing the first 4 rounds and conditioning the judges to score in his favor, so for David there is no ill will or bad feeling about the match. , Ike’s style remained me of Evander only bigger.
I believe that he would have gone to accomplish great things. .. I was told the punches Ike sustained in that match led to his mental demise as he sustained frontal lobe damage? I sure hope that’s not the case.
Ike was a wasted talent, to fight Tua like that (if you think he won or lost) in only his 17 fight was amazing. The pace was brutal. A rematch would have been wonderful!
It took David by surprise no question . he wasn’t expecting the second coming ! LOL.. Yeah about 2min into the match, you could feel that this guy was different. David likes to get inside and give a slight nudge using the Strong legs , arms and shoulder to lift and push the opponent back, then catch the opposition on the rebound.. only thing was this Ike fellow came right back and said hello ! mirroring the exact move :laugh: .. It was a good highly contested match ! Brought much joy to the fight fan. that’s the most important aspect of it ! 8)
What would have Tua gone onto had he got the nod? Did he lose something after that fight? I think so!
In matches like this you really start feeling the ill's days after, sore don't even come close to describe it ! :laugh: you are always going to lose a little something in a match like this , win lose or draw. it taxes the body and the mind in ways that a fighter never really gets that 100% back. it depends on the persons, makeup and durability as to how much he can regain.
Each war subtracts something.
What you do is move on , work with what god gives you, be thankful for what you have and make the best of it.
Agreed, in my 3rd to last fight I was knocked down in the 5th & received a great deal of punishment on the way to winning by 10th round KO. 2 fights & just over 4 months later the ref stopped my last fight in the 10th & I collapse in the corner moments later & was rushed to hospital with a blood clot on my brain! I believe the punishment I took in the other fight had already taken it's toll & had there been medical testing like today I feel I would never have been cleared for that last fight!
