David Tua (1996) Vs Pinklon Thomas (1985)?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Does Thomas's jab outbox Tua ,or would David's pressure and left hook break him down?
    15 rounds

    I personally think the 80 s fighter gets the win.
     
    Fergy, Jul 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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  2. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thomas should be able to outjab him on his best day, but Tua has a real puncher’s chance.
     
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  3. Boxed Ears

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    I think it's like a 60-40 for Thomas out-boxing Tua to Tua annihilating Thomas, in a best for best but lackluster Thomas is much more likely to get killed and lackluster Tua is much more likely to get jabbed to a decision loss. There's even a reasonable chance a crummy Thomas makes it to the end but gets outpointed by a best Tua.
     
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  4. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    At his best, Pinklon seemed to take a good shot, and of course, his jab was strong. So I am going to say, Thomas beats Tua by UD.
     
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  5. Fergy

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    Valid points there, Mr Boxy.
    I think only a crappy, crummy Thomas loses to Tua tbh.
    But... Tuas hook is not to be taken lightly.
     
    Fergy, Jul 23, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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  6. mcvey

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    Thomas was also a durable fighter,with a fine jab and a good right.I take him to win a hard fought decision,but Tua is dangerous for anyone.
     
    mcvey, Jul 23, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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  7. Kid Bacon

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    Clash of the "Never weres".

    I suppose I will got for Tua, with zero conviction.
     
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  8. Claude

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    David tua got soundly outboxed by Hasim Rahman, gift draw and premature stoppage notwithstanding. Pinklon is 10 times the boxer Hasim was, unless we’re deliberately using a coked up version of him, he easily dominates Tua 9 times out of 10.
     
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  9. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    This isn’t a good match up for Tua.
     
    NoNeck, Jul 23, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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  10. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pinklon Thomas is winning this

    Tua is overrated in head to head fights
     
    Joeywill, Jul 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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  11. Brian1980

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    Pinklon Thomas was able to dictate the pace with Tyson for a few rounds. He’d be able to do it for 12 with Tua.
     
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  12. JohnThomas1

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    Thomas all day, by decision. He'd win with the jab and had a great chin at his best. He beat peak Witherspoon about 8-4 or so, he'd win this as clearly IMO.
     
    JohnThomas1, Jul 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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    Tua was an exceptional puncher , explosive and extremely dangerous based on matchup ... Thomas wth an exceptional jab and terrific win decisions him ..
     
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  14. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I think the best version of Tua, trim in proper weight, would get to Pinky.
     
    Seamus, Jul 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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  15. jarama

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    Pinklon for me, jab alone will do it, plus Pink had a good chin too
     
    jarama, Jul 24, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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