Was David Tua the best heavyweight never to win a title?

Could have been a Champion. About the same level as Rahman I'd say. Wasn't there rematch a draw? Again though, here people are overrating him because of his era. I see nothing in him to suggest he'd beat someone like Dillian Whyte, who has also never been a Champion.

Without a shadow of a doubt? Yes, David Tua was the best heavyweight never to win a world title. Other mentions: Probably Andrew Golota at his peak, was a really good heavyweight. Golota had all of the dimensions and capabilities to out box most of the heavyweights about today.

During the 4 belt era, I think it’s possibly Andrew Golota. He had all the tools but was just a complete nutcase who lacked heart. All time- I’d say Norton. He was awarded the HW title but he never officially won a title fight. If you can’t have Norton, Earnie Shavers would be my pick. Some of the historians on here may have guys going back further who could or should have became champion, Sam Langford for example was never allowed to fight for “the world title”.

Did you forget about that boy Ike Ibeabuchi

Such a shame about David Tua. He is certainly up there in the conversation with the best never. Great workmate, huge power, phenomenal left hook and a fantastic chin. He probably would have achieved much more if it wasn't for Kevin Barry and all the financial shenanigans that derailed his career and ended up in court. He certainly would have had much more in his pockets. Very sad story and unfortunately it is all too common in boxing. There is some Tua love!

Imagine Tua sitting down to watch tv and seeing title bouts between John Ruiz and Fres Oquendo or Oleg Maskaev vs Hasim Rahim and telling others I beat him... and him.. and him. But I am watching these guys on tv fighting each other for titles. Such a shame about David Tua. He is certainly up there in the conversation with the best never. Great workmate, huge power, phenomenal left hook and a fantastic chin. He probably would have achieved much more if it wasn't for Kevin Barry and all the financial shenanigans that derailed his career and ended up in court. He certainly would have had much more in his pockets. Very sad story and unfortunately it is all too common in boxing.