Farmboxer, he should, but he may not have to. I can see him fighting two journeyman to fulfill his Maori TV contract, be ranked #1 in the WBO, and fight W.Klit cause Klit has no one else to fight. The only person he hasn't beaten who's ranked is Arreola, and his brother took care of him. Povetkin is too afraid to fight him, and Atlas says his charge lacks the skills. So look for Tua to fight W. Klit perhaps the end of this year, if he doesn't have to fight Arreola as an eliminator first.
Tua would need a step ladder to hit Wlad in the face. This fight would be no different than the Tua-Lewis fight.
How many years have gone since then?Tua has certainly not gotten better over time. Wlad by decision and I don't believe that Tua has a chance to catch Wlad. Wlad has too much experience, size advantage and cautious style for that.
Wlad can be "gawky" and awkward when forced into quick manoevres - just like all giants But I agree - Tua is certainly the underdog