DAVID TUA vs "GOLIATH" 6'8" Russian

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  1. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    David Tua has signed on for the "David vs Goliath" bout against the formidable world heavyweight championship contender Alexander Ustinov on 31 August, 2013 at Claudelands Arena Hamilton.
    The giant 36 year old Russian, who stands at a towering 6ft’ 8in” (203cm), has won 28 of his 29 professional boxing bouts earning him a top 10 ranking in both the WBA and IBF heavyweight divisions.
    With only one loss in boxing to IBF world No 1 Kubret Pulev, the four time K1 Grand Prix title winner represents Tua’s toughest assignment since his drawn contest against Hasim Rahman ten years ago.

    Read more at ***********.eastsideboxing.com/2013/tua-ustinov-on-831/#9qofOCOLa0PXIrFX.99
     
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  2. gbrandon

    gbrandon Guest

    It's amazing how dead this sport is
     
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  3. jehu

    jehu Member Full Member

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    I hope the Tua that fought Cameron shows up or this ones not ganna go his way id imagine. From what of seen of the giant Ustinov , hes slow and average but still a big task for the old Tua, I give the Tua man credit for taking a credible fight after 2 years off but man it makes you wonder why he pissed the last 10 years away for what ever reason. I looked at his boxrec yesterday and hes had 3 lots of 2 year layoffs in 10 or so years, best win in Cameron 09 and a lucky draw with the rock 03 and loss and draw with barrett shows he might be too late.
     
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  4. SimplyTheBest

    SimplyTheBest Heavyweight Destroyer Full Member

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    :nut No, that would have been a shot to **** Monte Barrett.....and he got dumped on his ass by him. Tua is an overrated has-been never-was. Run along now nuthugger.
     
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  5. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Interesting fight, Ustinov was decently ranked because his fight with Pulev was part of that 4 man eliminator to fight Wlad

    I wonder if Tua wins where this puts him

    Ustinov is massive but not all that special i wonder how this plays out

    had no idea this guy was a K1 kickboxer according to wikipedia he had 53 Kickboxing wins thats amazing
     
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  6. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    Tua's career has been INCREDIBLY frustrating. He wasted so many good years. But he must believe in one last run. His fitness is key. A fit and focused Tua can still do some mighty damage
     
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  7. energie

    energie Boxing Addict Full Member

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    at age 40..tua is shott to pieces...inactive and cant even beat monte barrett...ustinov is horrible but tua is so old and shott that he will get knocked out...
     
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  8. SimplyTheBest

    SimplyTheBest Heavyweight Destroyer Full Member

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    That's been said for the last 4 "comebacks". :roll:
     
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  9. TCboxa

    TCboxa Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    agreed, i think Tua is just chasing some pocket money.
     
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  10. Super Hans

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    Boxing needs to die. It's a nasty nasty sport.
     
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  11. p4pflab

    p4pflab Active Member Full Member

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    I hope u 2 are joking if not I wish u allthe worst.
     
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  12. jaymon112

    jaymon112 MARVELOUS Full Member

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    It's not only that, he was fucked over by his former trainer/manager Kevin Barry for millions who now trains NZ prospect Joseph Parker.
     
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  13. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    There is a lot of debate about that, Jaymon. Personally I think Tua would be WAY better off if he had stayed with Barry.
     
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  14. MyName

    MyName Simon Adebisi Full Member

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    I think he was referring to the fact the Tua was fcuked financially by Barry.

    The guy is flat out broke.An article a while go was describing how he lived in the gym he was training.

    He also got divorced which I'm sure wasn't easy.

    Feel sorry for the guy,he's a cool cat.
     
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  15. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    He lost all his money fighting Barry in court.

    Worth it? I think not.
     
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