Where is David Tua?

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10-04-2007, 05:05 AM
Deanrw

Where is David Tua?

I noticed someone on here with his user name and it got me thinking. I have not heard anything about Tua in quite a while.

I checked Boxrec http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...4343&cat=boxer on him and it seems for a few years he has not fought anyone of note and blasted through all of them.

It is almost like he is on the outside looking in now, fighting in small venues, against unknown opponents. If anyone deserves to be in the heavyweight mix right now, it is him. He could make a real impact against the weak state of the heavyweight division right now.

What are your thoughts?
10-04-2007, 05:51 AM
Spicoli

Re: Where is David Tua?

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Originally Posted by Deanrw

I noticed someone on here with his user name and it got me thinking. I have not heard anything about Tua in quite a while.

I checked Boxrec http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...4343&cat=boxer on him and it seems for a few years he has not fought anyone of note and blasted through all of them.

It is almost like he is on the outside looking in now, fighting in small venues, against unknown opponents. If anyone deserves to be in the heavyweight mix right now, it is him. He could make a real impact against the weak state of the heavyweight division right now.

What are your thoughts?

Hes In the Graveyard Looking For his next "opponent".
Cant wait Until He gets his next big fight or title shot so he can Under preform and wait for that one big punch....and wait...and wait..and wait...and etc.
10-04-2007, 05:55 AM
Myk_Myk

Re: Where is David Tua?

Two fights in 2005 and 2006 each. Looks like he's scheduled for his forth fight of 2007. I saw a couple of his fights and it seems like it's taking him awhile to get his form back. Being busier is a good sign, but maybe he just hasn't felt ready yet. You'd think his name and recent win streak could get him some kind of momentum.

Maybe he should fight Mesi? Two guys trying to get back in the mix... I think Tua looks a lot better than Mesi has recently though.
10-04-2007, 05:57 AM
CutMeMick

Re: Where is David Tua?

Tuas been keeping himself active by training and taking keep busy fights....

Since his comeback he's 3-0 with 2 KO's hack it the quality of opposition is weak but rumor has it he's got dibbs on the winner of Holyfield-Ibragimov. So I think he's just trying to stay busy for now until theres a winner but he should be careful as in boxing NOTHINGS guaranteed.
10-04-2007, 10:07 AM
donnydarkoIRL

Re: Where is David Tua?

Tua HAS been keeping active, he's actually been fighting a lot more than most heavies, which cant be bad regardless of quality.
10-04-2007, 01:11 PM
Jody Lane

Re: Where is David Tua?

Tua has had some management/promotional problems that took about two years to get through the court system and I guess he didn't feel like fighting at that time with his attention elsewhere so I can't blame him for taking time to get back in the swing of things. But he should fight someone with a name soon, like a Calvin Brock.
10-04-2007, 01:13 PM
Myk_Myk

Re: Where is David Tua?

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Originally Posted by CutMeMick

Tuas been keeping himself active by training and taking keep busy fights....

Since his comeback he's 3-0 with 2 KO's hack it the quality of opposition is weak but rumor has it he's got dibbs on the winner of Holyfield-Ibragimov. So I think he's just trying to stay busy for now until theres a winner but he should be careful as in boxing NOTHINGS guaranteed.

Didn't his comeback start in 2005? I see his record as 7-0 with 5 KO's, from that point...
10-04-2007, 02:29 PM
donnydarkoIRL

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Originally Posted by LuciferTheGreat

Tua has had some management/promotional problems that took about two years to get through the court system and I guess he didn't feel like fighting at that time with his attention elsewhere so I can't blame him for taking time to get back in the swing of things. But he should fight someone with a name soon, like a Calvin Brock.

As a matter of interest what has Calvin Brock been upto ???
10-04-2007, 02:39 PM
Lance Uppercut

Re: Where is David Tua?

Brocks fighting Eddie Chambers Early next month in the IBF #1 contender tournament
10-04-2007, 02:41 PM
donnydarkoIRL

Re: Where is David Tua?

I like Brock a lot and id be very glad to see his career rise from the ashes. Good luck to him.
10-04-2007, 02:48 PM
ICB

Re: Where is David Tua?

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Originally Posted by Deanrw

I noticed someone on here with his user name and it got me thinking. I have not heard anything about Tua in quite a while.

I checked Boxrec http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...4343&cat=boxer on him and it seems for a few years he has not fought anyone of note and blasted through all of them.

It is almost like he is on the outside looking in now, fighting in small venues, against unknown opponents. If anyone deserves to be in the heavyweight mix right now, it is him. He could make a real impact against the weak state of the heavyweight division right now.

What are your thoughts?

He hasn't been that impressive he struggled against mediocre opponent and just about won a decision i don't think he will pick up a belt but i wouldn't mind seeing him fight Holyfield if Holyfield wins the title.
10-04-2007, 02:54 PM
Scrap

Re: Where is David Tua?

In truth, the big guns are shitting themselves nobody wants to know thats a fact at this time. Holyfield is a no no big friends. They are trying to make the Klitchco fight maybe. Who wants Tua with his head on not to many, and rumour has it hes focused.
10-04-2007, 02:57 PM
donnydarkoIRL

Re: Where is David Tua?

No matter what else you say about Tua his Ko's will live long in memory. Particularily that Ko of ruiz.
10-04-2007, 03:00 PM
Scrap

Re: Where is David Tua?

I thought the Moorer one was better, Donny
10-04-2007, 03:04 PM
donnydarkoIRL

Re: Where is David Tua?

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Originally Posted by Scrap

I thought the Moorer one was better, Donny

Iv never actually seen the Moorer fight scrap, so i cant offer an opinion.
I was looking up some Tua fights just last week and saw an amateur fight against Felix Savon.
Savon may have been as good as Stevenson?
10-04-2007, 03:05 PM
ICB

Re: Where is David Tua?

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Originally Posted by hitmandonny

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Originally Posted by Scrap

I thought the Moorer one was better, Donny

Iv never actually seen the Moorer fight scrap, so i cant offer an opinion.
I was looking up some Tua fights just last week and saw an amateur fight against Felix Savon.
Savon may have been as good as Stevenson?

David Tua vs Michael Moorer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlS82LC3fTo
10-04-2007, 03:07 PM
donnydarkoIRL

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Thank you Ice, i'll watch that in a little while :)
10-04-2007, 06:11 PM
Lords Gym

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won't take you but a second donny,, give it a watch ! ;) :laugh:
10-04-2007, 06:12 PM
Lords Gym

Re: Where is David Tua?

cc for the up Iceman.
10-04-2007, 06:16 PM
Wayne

Re: Where is David Tua?

Michael Moorer=folding chair.

It's a shame he had to come out of retirement. He must have no money. And the guy sounds nowhere near as coherent as he used to be.
10-04-2007, 06:25 PM
ICB

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Originally Posted by Lords Gym

cc for the up Iceman.

:coolclick: back i know Moorer wasn't the best but i was surprised LG how quick Moorer got stopped i remember his wars with Bert Cooper, Alex Stewart, Evander Holyfield, and he showed alot of bottle in these fights i think the Foreman fight ruined him.
10-04-2007, 06:27 PM
Lords Gym

Re: Where is David Tua?

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Originally Posted by hitmandonny

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Originally Posted by Scrap

I thought the Moorer one was better, Donny

Iv never actually seen the Moorer fight scrap, so i cant offer an opinion.
I was looking up some Tua fights just last week and saw an amateur fight against Felix Savon.
Savon may have been as good as Stevenson?

not to make excuse for that.. the shot was valid , was more a of a flash knockdown.. people don't understand these cubans are pro's really at these events... Savon was about 5 years older . the lack of experiance and a quick stoppage played a role in that Tua loss .

David Izonritei also beat Tua in the games, that match was evenged 10 fold in the pro's.

Tua mops up Izon
[youtube=425,350]_VgUaCQZJEc[/youtube]
10-04-2007, 06:43 PM
donnydarkoIRL

Re: Where is David Tua?

sAVON WAS UNBELIEVABLE. The perfect amateur heavyw/sh
10-04-2007, 07:19 PM
Deanrw

Re: Where is David Tua?

The Ruiz knockout from Tua was actually kind of scary. I mean he went down hard and was out for quite a while.

It reminded me of Razor Rudduck's knockout of Michael Dokes. From what I heard, Doke's actually stopped breathing for a bit!!
10-04-2007, 07:25 PM
El Gamo

Re: Where is David Tua?

Tua has quitely been staying active although I'm not sure about his weight issues. I like Tua a WHOLE lot better than the current HW. A very exciting fighter,I've had the pleasure of watching ALOT of his fights.
10-04-2007, 07:43 PM
Sugar_Shaw

Re: Where is David Tua?

I'm a huge Tua fan and it's great he's staying active. I belive he could still be a force in the division, i mean if Oleg Maskeav and Sultan Ibragimov can win belts the Tua Man should certainly be capable of winning one
10-05-2007, 03:13 AM
Spicoli

Re: Where is David Tua?

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Originally Posted by Lords Gym

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Originally Posted by hitmandonny

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Originally Posted by Scrap

I thought the Moorer one was better, Donny

Iv never actually seen the Moorer fight scrap, so i cant offer an opinion.
I was looking up some Tua fights just last week and saw an amateur fight against Felix Savon.
Savon may have been as good as Stevenson?

not to make excuse for that.. the shot was valid , was more a of a flash knockdown.. people don't understand these cubans are pro's really at these events... Savon was about 5 years older . the lack of experiance and a quick stoppage played a role in that Tua loss .

David Izonritei also beat Tua in the games, that match was evenged 10 fold in the pro's.

Tua mops up Izon
[youtube=425,350]_VgUaCQZJEc[/youtube]

I dont Know about 10 fold.Tua Was Way behind and Broke Through Late But By No way a one way bout.
10-05-2007, 03:26 AM
Lords Gym

Re: Where is David Tua?

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Originally Posted by Jeff Spicoli Surfs In 'Nawlins

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Originally Posted by Lords Gym

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Originally Posted by hitmandonny

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Originally Posted by Scrap

I thought the Moorer one was better, Donny

Iv never actually seen the Moorer fight scrap, so i cant offer an opinion.
I was looking up some Tua fights just last week and saw an amateur fight against Felix Savon.
Savon may have been as good as Stevenson?

not to make excuse for that.. the shot was valid , was more a of a flash knockdown.. people don't understand these cubans are pro's really at these events... Savon was about 5 years older . the lack of experiance and a quick stoppage played a role in that Tua loss .

David Izonritei also beat Tua in the games, that match was evenged 10 fold in the pro's.

Tua mops up Izon
[youtube=425,350]_VgUaCQZJEc[/youtube]

I dont Know about 10 fold.Tua Was Way behind and Broke Through Late But By No way a one way bout.

you havent a clue what your talking about mate. highly contested no question, Izon gave a good account, however Tua was in full control.. the judges were trying to pull a fuk all once again. didnt matter in the end..
10-05-2007, 03:47 AM
Spicoli

Re: Where is David Tua?

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Originally Posted by Lords Gym

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Originally Posted by Jeff Spicoli Surfs In 'Nawlins

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Originally Posted by Lords Gym

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Originally Posted by hitmandonny

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Originally Posted by Scrap

I thought the Moorer one was better, Donny

Iv never actually seen the Moorer fight scrap, so i cant offer an opinion.
I was looking up some Tua fights just last week and saw an amateur fight against Felix Savon.
Savon may have been as good as Stevenson?

not to make excuse for that.. the shot was valid , was more a of a flash knockdown.. people don't understand these cubans are pro's really at these events... Savon was about 5 years older . the lack of experiance and a quick stoppage played a role in that Tua loss .

David Izonritei also beat Tua in the games, that match was evenged 10 fold in the pro's.

Tua mops up Izon
[youtube=425,350]_VgUaCQZJEc[/youtube]

I dont Know about 10 fold.Tua Was Way behind and Broke Through Late But By No way a one way bout.

you havent a clue what your talking about mate. highly contested no question, Izon gave a good account, however Tua was in full control.. the judges were trying to pull a fuk all once again. didnt matter in the end..

I have quite a Large clue as to what I Spit and Speak."highly contested" In the same frame as "fool Control"??? come on ,It had nothing to do with the judges,as you said they were not needed!
way ahead dose not mean a shut out ,But I had Izon up.The end ALWAYS matters as its a Conclusion Of process and game plan.(or lack thereof).
10-05-2007, 04:07 AM
Lords Gym

Re: Where is David Tua?

one of the judges had his head way up the arse . its like they judge by height ? , they see a taller guy throwing a jab, fuck if it lands? anyway to each his own ! cc
10-05-2007, 04:23 AM
Spicoli

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Originally Posted by Lords Gym

one of the judges had his head way up the a*** . its like they judge by height ? , they see a taller guy throwing a jab, F*** if it lands? anyway to each his own ! cc

Dude,Im with Ya.We Know all It Take's Is a couple of crooked Officials to Insult what are other wise great fights,but Izon was effective for awhile until the roof collapsed on him.Instant Replay Is A must For Boxing.Judges should be accountable.CC back Chief.