James 'Quick' Tillis Vs David Tua?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    The version of Tillis that went the distance with Tyson.. Up against Tua, pre Lewis Fight.
    What happens?
    10 rounds.
     
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  2. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Tua wins...by late rounds tko maybe
     
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  3. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    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.
     
  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Do you think he could do what Tyson could nt?
     
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  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    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
     
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  7. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    And if he came, as he did against Tyson and wasn't just gonna lay down, then it could be an Interesting night.
     
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  8. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I like Tillis in this fight.
     
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  9. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    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.
     
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  10. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    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.
     
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