I know his last fight against Shane Cameron was no real competition but he seems motivated now with another fight hopeful before the end of the year. What does everyone think of his chances of taking a belt in a very weak heavyweight division. I would have to say that I can see it happening provided he stays active.
See what he is doing 6-12 months from now, then we will know if he is ready for a Klit, Haye, Valuev, or Chagaev...
The best thing about his last fight was his movement.....if he comes to a fight in shape and moving on the way in like that then he has a fair chance in a title fight.
He wasn't good enough in his prime to beat Chris Byrd, who won 2 -3 of 28 rounds against the Klitschko brothers. Tua is like post - prison Tyson, a spectacular KO machine against lesser fighters but overmatched against the best. I don't see him beat Chambers, who is the most deserving contender right now.
His only chance at picking up a belt imo is getting himself involved in the WBA merry-go-round, whether that be a rematch with Ruiz (#1 contender) or a fight with someone like Kali Meehan (#3) to move him into their rankings. I don't see him having much if any chance of beating either of the Klitschkos - he's just too short and would end up getting potshotted from distance all night long.
Yeah if he keeps winning . . . he could still be a champ. It maybe a long shot but the possibilty is always there.
Cameron was decent competition, I'd put him on the same sort of level as Calvin Brock, maybe a little beneath that. Tua doesn't have a chance against tall guys who can keep him at distance. I think he would chew Haye alive though should they ever fight.
What I don't get is this: If either Klitschko would fight someone of Shane Cameron's caliber, they would absolutely be crucified by the haters, accused of never fighting anyone with a pulse etc. Tua fights Cameron and now he could be champion? Right after Vitali absolutely destroyed Arreola, who is significantly better and more dangerous than Cameron?
I understand what your saying but he only fought cameron due to the two - three years cameron spent calling him out and trash talking him I honestly believe he had no intention of fighting him otherwise. He would struggle against the Klitschko bros due to height but I to think he would destroy haye who after November 7th could well have a belt at least for a time.
I think his best chance would be if he stays in shape. If Haye upsets Valuev and Tua hits Haye cleanly a few times it's goonight Haye and hello champ Tua. I still think Tua doesn't match up well with the Klitschkos. I could see another boring loss like he had against Lewis.
he prob wouldnt be able to beat either klitschco but neither can any of the other heavys around today at least a fight with tua would seem exiting on paper and theres always a punchers chance