AT 36 - Is TUA STILL a THREAT??

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  1. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    If Tua is truly back, I even think Tua - Wladdy is a prospect to savor.

    One leaping left hook is all it takes....
     
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  2. J.R.

    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

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    Nope... too old, and too inactive.
     
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  3. Cachibatches

    Cachibatches Boxing Junkie banned

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    I think too that Tua could really take a long look at the Lewis fight and apply the lessons to a fight with Wlad- come in in top shape, use the right more, etc.

    I can't see why everyone would not be behind this. I garuntee that it would generate more interest than any other figth except Wlad-Haye, or Wlad-Vitaly, which we know it not going to happen.

    People like Tua. He is a true puncher with a great chin, and has had some legendary fights. This would be a great fight between two guys with serious reputations.
     
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  4. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    :good
     
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  5. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    Cachi - like you I think a Tua - Wladdy fight would bring in huge $$$$ and worldwide
    interest. And yes - I think Tua could prove that he does know how to beat tall
    jabbers. His weight was a factor with Lewis. He is actually fitter now than he was then.
     
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  6. EL CABALLO

    EL CABALLO Boxing Addict Full Member

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    no.
     
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  7. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    Yes
     
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  8. gregor

    gregor Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Moorer was completely shot, the stoppage against Rahman was questionable (and so was his draw in rematch) and Maskaev was down too often to make it big achievement.

    And it was when Tua was more or less in his prime. Also, he was behind on scorecards in many fights to the moment of stoppage (like vs Maskaev or Oquendo). He needed almost full distance to land anything useful on them when he was in his prime, so I am afraid today he would just keep losing round after round.
     
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  9. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    Yes - he can be vulnerable to the odd wiley fighter. Byrd and Lewis spent their
    whole fight staying clear of his left hook.

    But nobody else has really managed it. I guess we'll see.
     
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  10. pauliemayweathe

    pauliemayweathe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    he is a threat to us...hell yeah....but not a klitschko
     
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  11. pauliemayweathe

    pauliemayweathe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    there is NO WAY Tua wins a rd vs wlad
     
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  12. diehard

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    Before Klit, he has to fight a ranked heavyweight. Peter is on his way down. How about Tua vs Ruiz? Ruiz for redemption, and Tua for a mandatory opportunity? And both for lots of $$$. Big money fight.
     
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  13. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    Yep - TUA-RUIZ is a big money fight. But I hate the way Ruiz has learned to "hug"

    Don't you think he may even smother Tua?
     
    Kiwi_in_America, Aug 31, 2009
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  14. ramalinga

    ramalinga Well-Known Member Full Member

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    His weight was Ok against Byrd. Tua can't deal with good skills. if he can't KO Byrd, how is he going to reach Wlad's chin? Alos, punching a target to high might very well take steam out of his punches.
     
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  15. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    But if he returns to form, don't you think TUA-WLAD might be one of the better
    matchups available? At least he has a real chance.
     
    Kiwi_in_America, Aug 31, 2009
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