Call me crazy, but I think Tua would beat Foreman.

Jennifer Love Hewitt · Jul 28, 2008

Tua and Fraizer is a bad comparison. Tua has an iron Chin. Faizer did not.
If Tua can withstand the punishment he stands a chance against Big George. George would get tired after pummeling on the little fat dude for a while and then Tua could unleash the hook and stop Foreman. It sort of plays out like Ali Foreman, only Tua blocks punches with his face instead of leaning on the ropes.

Muchmoore · Jul 28, 2008

SilvioC said:

I've rewatched some Tua and Foreman fights, and I come to the conclusion that stylewise David Tua at his best would stop George Foreman in the mid rounds, probably around six to eight.

Both were relentless punchers who were always trying to put a lot of pressure on their opponents. In my view they wouldn't try to box a lot, they would just find out who the tougher man is.
The older Foreman would probably try to out-box Tua, but not the younger version. They would stand in front of each other and try to land those bombs.
I think Foreman had slower hands and was therefore less explosive. George was heavy handed and stronger, but less powerful if you ask me.
Tua would land that left hook and hurt him bad.
I expect Foreman would hurt Tua, not floor him, but get himself stopped in the sisth to eight round.

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Tua could certainly upset Foreman. Early on, Tua would be seriously staggered by Foremans massive shots, but honestly I don't see a stoppage here. Ike hit Tua with everything and Tua didn't even get dropped. Foreman would be in danger late in the fight if he punches himself out early on, but he only really shot himself in the foot by doing that against Ali. Tua is extra dangerous because he has long lasting power, his power is the same in the 12 round as it is in the 1st.

I'll go with Foreman by decision, he gets a big lead early on and is able to survive a few late scares to make the distance. But a Tua upset is possible.

SilvioC · Jul 28, 2008

Let's not forget, guys, that Frazier was in my opinion quite a slow starter.
Tua on the other hand was actually always looking for the early knockout.

I don't see how the Frazier fights could be in indication of what would happen,if Tua faced Foreman.
I think Tua had the way better chin, was quick starter and threw the harder punches.

CottoDaBodykill · Jul 28, 2008

tua is not beating foreman ...

Muchmoore · Jul 28, 2008

CottoDaBodykill said:

tua is not beating foreman ...
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Actually think about the fight. Foreman obviously is a mile above in terms of legacy and ranking, but Tua could knock him out.

SilvioC · Jul 28, 2008

Muchmoore said:

Actually think about the fight. Foreman obviously is a mile above in terms of legacy and ranking, but Tua could knock him out.
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Sometimes I feel some people judge potential match-ups based on legacy or who they like better instead of really thinking about how things were to turn out. :good

liljp361 · Jul 28, 2008

Brighton bomber said:

I think the big difference is the fact that Tua has an iron cast chin, I have never even seen Tua hurt. Tua is also a huge puncher and could hurt even Foreman. The automatic assumption that anyone who goes toe to toe with Foreman gets KO'd can be countered by the fact that toe to toe Tua is also a monster.

Ibeabuchi was able to stand in front of Tua and come out on top so it's not impossible to stand with him and survive. But the workrate Tua employed in that fight would have definately given big George probelms.

But then again George had a very underrated jab even in his prime when he was known more for his aggression and power than his boxing. And we all know Tua can't slip a jab to save his life. I'd favour Foreman but only just and it wouldn't be anything like Foreman/Frazier.
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I think a prime Foremans uppercut would knock Tua senseless..

Sweet Pea · Jul 28, 2008

SilvioC said:

I've rewatched some Tua and Foreman fights, and I come to the conclusion that stylewise David Tua at his best would stop George Foreman in the mid rounds, probably around six to eight.

Both were relentless punchers who were always trying to put a lot of pressure on their opponents. In my view they wouldn't try to box a lot, they would just find out who the tougher man is.
The older Foreman would probably try to out-box Tua, but not the younger version. They would stand in front of each other and try to land those bombs.
I think Foreman had slower hands and was therefore less explosive. George was heavy handed and stronger, but less powerful if you ask me.
Tua would land that left hook and hurt him bad.
I expect Foreman would hurt Tua, not floor him, but get himself stopped in the sisth to eight round.

What do you think?
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I don't think Tua was stronger. I think one of Foreman's best strengths was his strength. He could just push and maneuver any opponent in range around the ring. Tua would be the strongest though.

It's very hard to predict a matchup like this because of both fighters power and chins. Tua had the better chin though probably, than a young Foreman at least. I'll just puss out and call it 50/50.

Slothrop · Jul 28, 2008

Foreman would ****ing DEMOLISH Tua.

Slothrop · Jul 28, 2008

Redood said:

Tua has the advantage of several decades of sports science. If they were in the same era (either Tua's, or George's) I pick Foreman. Otherwise, prime for prime, I pick Tua because his conditioning is superior and his chin probably holds out longer in the exchanges.
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Sports science. lulz. Yeah, ever since they came out with the custom android sparring partners there was no basis for comparison between eras.

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Sports science. Those French curls were like electronic fuel injection supplanting carburetors. lulz.

RealIzm · Jul 28, 2008

You're crazy and I'm a Tua fan
Tua gasses out too I'm not sure what the hell Tua youre watching but he's not the epitome of a well conditioned HW
Foreman could box had an iron chin as well and in his prime about as much power....Its like for ****sake I want to ask if any of you have seen a Foreman fight, with some of these responses

cpnasty · Jul 28, 2008

I'll pick old ass Foreman over one dimensional Tua

Slothrop · Jul 28, 2008

I know it's considered clever and a hallmark of boxing knowledge on this site to diss "old school" fighters, but this is almost an insult to Foreman.

anut · Jul 28, 2008

SilvioC said:

I've rewatched some Tua and Foreman fights, and I come to the conclusion that stylewise David Tua at his best would stop George Foreman in the mid rounds, probably around six to eight.

Both were relentless punchers who were always trying to put a lot of pressure on their opponents. In my view they wouldn't try to box a lot, they would just find out who the tougher man is.
The older Foreman would probably try to out-box Tua, but not the younger version. They would stand in front of each other and try to land those bombs.
I think Foreman had slower hands and was therefore less explosive. George was heavy handed and stronger, but less powerful if you ask me.
Tua would land that left hook and hurt him bad.
I expect Foreman would hurt Tua, not floor him, but get himself stopped in the sisth to eight round.

What do you think?
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UMMMMMMMM..........NO TUA WOULD GET ASS KICKED BASED ON STYLES......HOW WOULD TUA KNOCK FOREMAN OUT GOING BACKWARDS ALL NITE.?????:smoke:smoke:smoke:smoke

RealIzm · Jul 28, 2008

Wealthy Elite said:

Foreman just wasnt a good fighter. He had a bad chin, no stamina and overrated power.
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Wow thats the dumbest thing I've ever heard on this site:happy :-(

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