Prime Tyson eats Prime Tua for lunch, and I'm a big fan of the large Samoan.

Tyson was superior to Tua in pretty much every way. Tua had huge power, sure, but not much in the way of boxing skill or ring generalship. Tyson, beyond his brutal power, had solid fundamentals, hand speed and a solid, snap your head off your shoulders-type jab. He was a vicious body puncher as well.

Tua had a great left hook, but his right hand left a lot to be desired IMO. Tyson could easily knock your head off with either hand, using any punch.

People talk about how Tyson was a bully, that he couldn't stand people fighting back. I say that's bullshit. Tyson took BOMBS from guys like Frank Bruno and Razor Ruddock, and fought on to win. Tyson had a great chin - even the times where he was KO'd, it was after an accumulation of punishment.

I like Tua, and I know he had the power to beat anyone if he landed that left hook flush on the jaw, but if you think prime Tua beats prime Tyson I think you need your head examined.