David Tua Versus Jersey Joe Walcott

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  1. Hydraulix

    Hydraulix Left Hook From Hell.. Full Member

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    A friend of mine asked me about this particular matchup the other day. If Chris Bryd and Hasim Rahman can outbox Tua, then I have no doubts that a sand dancing slickster like Walcott could really make things difficult for the Throwin Samoan. However, what if Tua caught Walcott? I really think this fight might play out like Walcott/Marciano 1, with Walcott constantly misleading and outboxing Tua for a long while, but later getting KO'd by one power shot. What do you think?
     
  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I'll go with Walcott by a decision, but that's about his only chance.
     
  3. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I picked Walcott by decision.
     
  4. teeto

    teeto Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Walcott by decision also
     
  5. OBCboxer

    OBCboxer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  6. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    It depends which version of Tua shows up.

    If it was the lethargic version of the Byrd fight I could honestly see Walcott getting a TKO.
     
  7. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    I actually think the version Byrd beat was one of the better Tua's we've seen. His weight was the lowest it had been in years (lower than vs Lewis, for instance), and all reports were that he trained really hard. Byrd just outclassed him in the skill and speed department. Very impressive. I'd assume Walcott does the same, but Tua always has that puncher's chance of course.
     
  8. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    When I first saw this I thought, maybe Janitor is going to finally surprise me..

    But after seeing this, I was quickly brought back to the reality of " now that's the Janitor I know. "
     
  9. brownpimp88

    brownpimp88 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    walcott has been ko'd several times
     
  10. Jorodz

    Jorodz watching Gatti Ward 1... Full Member

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    walcott at his best was EXTREMELY hard to hit and one of the divisions all time best counterpunchers. I don't think he'd hurt tua too badly, probably catch him with some sneaky rights but he'd outbox him clearly
     
  11. TheIronMan

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    Walcott would out box Tua and would get a nice UD. Although as others have stated Tua does have the punchers chance.
     
  12. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Walcott would outbox Tua, but Tua could finnish it at any time, Walcott wide UD or Tua by brutal KO
     
  13. Hank

    Hank Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Walcott hit hard, and was good at setting opponent up for a big shot too. The Ike Ibauchi (Sp?) fight made him look like he could take shot, but Ike was not a hard a hitter as some people think, he had all those muscles but ot the punch to match (Usually the case with fighters) I think Walcott ko's him.
     
  14. Holmes' Jab

    Holmes' Jab Master Jabber Full Member

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  15. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Either Walcott walks it or gets caught late and kayod. I think this would actually be a really fun fight to watch. Walcott has the skills but he can't afford to take much abuse from such a heavy (and heavier) puncher.