Andy Ruiz versus David Tua

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Result

  1. Tua KO

    30 vote(s)
    85.7%
  2. Tua decision

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  3. Ruiz KO

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  4. Ruiz decision

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    14.3%
  1. kdyehs

    kdyehs Active Member Full Member

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    I think Tua is a more composed fighter. More defensively aware and at the same time possessing the speed and power to brawl inside with Ruiz. But Tua was never a champion and Ruiz (thanks to an upset against Joshua) became a unified champion, if that means anything. How do you think this fight plays out?

    I think Tua scores a KO here.
     
  2. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Andy would get too brave and try to trade, Tua would knock him out.
     
  3. Snails

    Snails Active Member Full Member

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    Tua by KO.
     
  4. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tua knocks him out
     
  5. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Easy fight for Tua imo.
     
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    fistsof steel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tua gets charged with Murder.!!!!
     
  7. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It’s a repeat of the Moorer fight. Ruiz has nothing to keep Tua off him.
     
  8. Umair Malik

    Umair Malik New Member Full Member

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    But Ruiz will definitely beat Tua in a food eating contest.
     
  9. Keleneki

    Keleneki Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tua would knock out Ruiz so hard! I don't know if it would be early or late, but he would connect at some point and leave Ruiz limp on the canvas.
     
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  10. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    Tua in probably a boring fight since both guys have a tendency to be lazy in the ring.
     
  11. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Tua getting a bit overated
     
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  12. Redbeard7

    Redbeard7 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    If Andy's last name was "Marquez", "Alvarez" or even "[url]Villegas[/url]", people would give him a much better chance in this fight.
     
  13. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You always seem to overestimate Ruiz's chin.

    He's getting knocked out. His cement feet just aren't of any use to be able to keep away from Tua and during one of the times they get into and exchange Ruiz will get caught with something big and finished off.

    Tua has flaws. Ruiz can't exploit them. Tailor made for Tua
     
  14. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Shot Arreola was knocking down Ruiz. Tua puts him to sleep.
     
  15. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    Yes I’d favor Tua 10/10. I just don’t think it’d be all that great of a fight since these two plumps both have no problem fighting at a slow pace.
     
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