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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tua was an exceptional puncher , explosive and extremely dangerous based on matchup ... Thomas wth an exceptional jab and terrific win decisions him ..
