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Last update: 08-02-2008 Read more by Mark Vester

Chris Arreola vs. David Tua Held Up By Money Issues

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By Mark Vester

The anticipated battle between heavyweight punchers David Tua and Chris Arreola is being held up by the usual reason - money. Cedrick Kushner, promoter for Tua, doesn't feel the offer being presented fully compensates his fighter. Their title eliminator is slated to land in either September or October in Arreola's backyard of California.

Kushner hopes to finalize a deal with Arreola's promoter Dan Goossen in the next few days.

"There's a real determination to get the deal done in the next couple of days," Kushner�told writer John Matheson. "Is there a sticking point? Put it this way once the dollars and cents come together the way everyone wants them, the fight will be made. We're not a million miles away at the moment. There's a lot of interest in the fight and we need to be compensated for that."

Kushner says that Tua is very eager to bang away with Arreola. He is waiting for the word that everything is done so he can get started with his training camp.

"I spoke to Dave last night he can't wait to get into camp and start preparing for Arreola," Kushner said. "He's in a great space right now. He's got his eye on the prize. He wants to be the heavyweight champion and this fight will propel him onto that stage again. And thank goodness for that. The heavyweight division needs Dave. The prospect of a former No 1 contender (Tua) and a current top-five guy (Arreola) has a lot of people excited."

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on 08-02-2008 by Da Hammer

Tua would be getting screwed if they dont make this fight happen for him since i gotta admit its most likely that he wins this fight IMO...

on 08-02-2008 by Carnivore

Unfortunately, David Tua has the bad luck of having one of the worst promoters in boxing, Cedric Kushner. :nonono: Arreola has a better promoter in Goosen, and will have no problem in landing a fight with another heavyweight contender.

on 08-02-2008 by Left Hook Tua

[QUOTE=MaYaN_SuN;3874443]Sure, Sure, Sure... David's never been knocked out, he's too fat..fat ass fuckin samoan lol You don't give a Chris Arrola someone like that. You give Chris someone like a Ruiz, or someone that will test him but not unload on him. Not yet anyways. Chris was setup f...

on 08-02-2008 by MaYaN_SuN

[QUOTE=Left Hook Tua;3874433]they want chris to have one big name on his belt before a peter title fight. i think they picked the wrong guy tbh with you...... tua is old and past prime but he still has power and he still has a beard. tough win for anyone. especially someone of arreola's style....

on 08-02-2008 by Left Hook Tua

[QUOTE=MaYaN_SuN;3874417]Goosen looked like he was pissed that Arreola beat that other kid in Chris' last fight.. Honestly, Christ should be workin up the heavy's ala the John Ruiz's of the sport. Just to give him that extra experience. Chris vs David when Tua is tryin to make a statement, w...