David Tua V Oliver McCall?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Oct 14, 2025 at 1:52 AM.


  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Iron chinned bangers, testing to see who can out last the other.
    12 rounds Who takes it?
     
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  2. BCS8

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    I pick Tua on mainly on workrate.

    McCall was a big-chinned big hitter, but he used to take his time over things in the ring. Tua to my mind was considerably more active. Also technique wise I think Tua's left hook is a better weapon than anything McCall has.

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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I like Tua by decision
    Would be some deliciously hard shots in there.
     
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  4. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Active Member Full Member

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    McCall might win this if he jabs consistently, but he rarely did that.
     
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  5. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    I dont see McCall as being busy enough ..
     
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  6. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Prime for Prime, Tua by decision. But the fat, mid-to- late version of Tua (that was still pretty young) could lose by decision.
     
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  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I would most likely favor Tua. Tough fight.
     
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  8. Vince Voltage

    Vince Voltage Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I’m also going with Tua for the same reasons the rest of you did.
     
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  9. Brian1980

    Brian1980 New Member Full Member

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    Agreed… Lewis and Rahman controlled the pace with their jab, I don’t see McCall doing that. This might look similar to the sparring footage between McCall and Tyson in the 80s.
     
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