Tua - Holyfield sparring in 1996

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  1. Caliboxing

    Caliboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This was to prepare Holyfield for Tyson. Tua was looking impressive though and this work was really effective in helping Holy get ready for Tyson.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG7TafdrRsY[/ame]
     
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  2. Flexb

    Flexb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tua really rocked him with some upper cuts and hooks there
     
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  3. brownbomber

    brownbomber New Member Full Member

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    Too bad they never faught in the late 90's/early 00's. FOTY material. I never liked Tua against a tall skilled boxer like Lewis. That was a mismatch due to height disadvantage and the Lewis jab. But a Holy or a Tyson matchup for Tua would have been fireworks. High punch volume, huge power, a good chin, and a small ring always make for a fan favorite.
     
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  4. Leonit

    Leonit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holy footwork is great. Hard to find better sparing partner to prepare for Tyson
     
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  5. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Excellent stuff ..I agree would have been a great match up in the 90's
     
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