Tua to fight Chris Arreola

I even went back to quote the email .."We tried for Tua but he said he wasn't ready for Chris".

I wouldnt be surprised if they try to get Travis Walker into the fight but I don't know if that is BAD worthy.

Chazz Witherspoon is definitely in the mix for the bout.

Mike

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I'm pulling for Tua.

 

Tua was awesome and if he has something left he will smash Arreola. However, I think he might have slowed down to a point that this guy will be able to outbox him. Tua has always been vulnerable to true boxers. Arreola is big and tall, if he uses his jab he will give the Tuaman a lot of problems.

 

A 25% of what he used to be Tua would KTFO Arreola. Hopefully he's not completely shot and if the fight gets made he could get motivated and win.

 

Arreola's jab isn't particularly good. He's more the type to try to overwhelm other fighters coming in, and is more than willing to take a big counter to get off a couple of his own punches. I like Arreola, but I could see Tua posing big problems for him stylistically if Tua's motivated. Arreola's chin hasn't been tested much, and he takes a lot of punches to the face for a guy who offensively tries to mimic a style more like Juan Diaz or Joe Calzaghe than the typical heavyweight.

 

What does Tua look like now?

 

235. If Tua looked impressive and stopped or ko'd Arreola, he's in line for a title shot. Good stylistic fight for Tua. He won't get a better opponent. Missed opportunity.

 

Geez! I hope Tua can get his finances under control.

 

Chazz could be a horrible opponent for Tua, if he has the stamina to go the distance. He likes to box and move and Tua always struggles with that.

Walker and Arreola would be more come-forward, which is better for Tua.

 

**** that's too bad. I mean Tua turning down the Arreola fight. Cristobal could have really made a name for himself had he beaten Tua