David Tua
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Parker's Coach Confident His Boxer Will Succeed Where Tua Failed
Kevin Barry believes he and Team Parker are better equipped for their world title bid than David Tua's failed challenge in 2000. Joseph Parker earned the mandatory right to challenge IBF belt holder Anthony Joshua after scoring a unanimous points win...
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David Tua Was Missing Joseph Parker's Drive, Says Barry
Boxing trainer Kevin Barry believes if David Tua had Joseph Parker's drive and dedication he would have won the world heavyweight title. Barry oversaw the development and peak of Tua's professional career which culminated in a disappointing unanim...
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David Tua Could End Up Facing Meehan-Cameron Winner
The winner of tonight's Super8 main event between heavyweights Shane Cameron and Kali Meehan could be pitted against David Tua next year. Cameron and Meehan square off at the North Shore Events Centre on a card that also sees leading Kiwi cruiserw...
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Meehan Unsure of Facing Tua, But Eyes Shannon Briggs
Heavyweight boxer Kali Meehan sees "no glory" in fighting David Tua after ending the career of another Kiwi contemporary Shane Cameron last night. Meehan had too much size and power for a valiant Cameron, winning a unanimous points decision over 1...
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David Tua Hits The Books, Hints at 2015 Ring Return
David Tua has gone back to school for the first time in more than two decades: but Tua the student doesn't mean we've necessarily seen the last of Tua the boxer. Tua has enrolled at Auckland University of Technology to study a social science degre...
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David Tua Refuses To Help Klitschko in Leapai Camp
David Tua has turned down a lucrative offer from world heavyweight boxing champ Wladimir Klitschko to be a sparring partner for his looming title clash with Alex Leapai. Tua told the Courier Mail newspaper in Australia that he "didn't want to help...
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Weights: David Tua in Top Form, Drop 110-Pounds
David Tua's heavyweight bout against Alexander Ustinov is living up to its moniker. Billed as 'David versus Goliath', Tua is giving away a weight advantage of more than 25 kgs [55.1-pounds] to the seven foot Belarussian. Tua's weighed in at 107.5 kgs...
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Tua's Former Manager Could See Ustinov Get Drilled Fast
David Tua's former manager Kevin Barry believes the leadup to Tua's showdown with Alexander Ustinov has 2009 written all over it and has thrown his vote the way of a Kiwi win in Hamilton on Saturday night. Barry, who went through an ugly split wit...
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Tua Hopes Ustinov Win Will Lead To Klitschko Shot
New Zealand heavyweight David Tua could possibly earn a shot at one of the two Klitschko brothers - if he scores a knockout win over Belarus boxer Alexander Ustinov on Saturday. Tua meets Ustinov at Claudelands Arena in Hamilton, a hugely challeng...
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Team Ustinov Believe Delay Will Backfire on David Tua
Alexander Ustinov's camp say the delay in fighting David Tua has done them no favours as they fine-tune their preparations for the heavyweight clash in Hamilton on November 16. The 2.02m Belarusian is back in New Zealand, entering his final sparri...
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David Tua Could Be Next To Enter The Political Ring
Heavyweight contender David Tua says he wants to spar with politicians in parliament once his days in the ring are over. Tua said he wants to start a political party targeting the Maori and Pasifika vote once he finally hangs up his gloves. Tua,...