David Tua v Joe Frazier.

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  1. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    I actually think Tua was more effective at 226. Also I think he more than proved he could carry into the later rounds. Just ask Izon, Maskaev and Rahman for starts.
     
  2. MarkusFlorez99

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    I see Frazier outworking him and winning a wide decision. But if Frazier gets put on his ass once i wouldn't be suprised
     
  3. moneytheman12

    moneytheman12 Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    easy win for dave the destroyer joe is real weak against strong counters
    dave doesn't lose to a person who stands in front of him trying to out counter him or brawl it's on video showing this
     
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    Apart from Doug jones and Bob Foster, who did Frazier actually ko?
    Who actually ever kod Tua?
     
  5. Tonto62

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    Foreman didn't beat up Chuvalo?
     
  6. Tonto62

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    Ever see Tua v Ibeabuchi?
     
  7. Tonto62

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    Oh just leave it! Tua was bigger all round than Frazier FFS! Look at some tale of the tapes!
     
  8. Tonto62

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    How many fighters did Tua face who weren't taller or had longer reaches?
    Do you seriously think an inch or so in height and 3 inches in reach would be a significant advantage in a battle between two swarmers?
     
  9. roughdiamond

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    TUAMINATOR obviously destroys Frazier. He would come in at a lean, naked, Samoan 272lbs with added fuel from Modern Nutrition™. His technical skill is - dare I say - almost mechanical in it's precision. Here's some rare footage of Tua destroying some punks in sparring. The skillset shown at 0:50 should be made into a film study. This is the judgment ESB's H2H champion would bring to Smokeless Joe.

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