The version of Tillis that went the distance with Tyson.. Up against Tua, pre Lewis Fight. What happens? 10 rounds.
Depends on Tillis. A motivated Tillis could decision Tua. Tillis was talented, but also a very moody fighter. If Tua’s team gave him a good payday he would most likely show up out of shape and go through the motions, but if Tua’s team lowballed him like Tyson’s people did he would show up in shape and go to war with Tua.
I’d have to favor Tua. But I can see some factors that would make a prime Tillis a challenge for him. Quick was very mobile and durable before he deteriorated into being a punching bag for prospects
And if he came, as he did against Tyson and wasn't just gonna lay down, then it could be an Interesting night.
That question popped on my mind too.. David Tua had limitations, but his power was right up there with Tyson's, who knows, maybe he hit even harder. Tyson had more mechanics, I will guess. Plus Tyson's career prime did not coincide with the primes of Lennox Lewis and a few others.
If Tua has one of his nights where he sleepwalks through the fight. Then maybe a motivated Tillis could pull it off if it's a 10 rounder he did survive two huge punchers in Tyson, Shavers.