Mike Tyson vs. David Tua

[Drunken Cat]

Tua has never been down (atleast not officially, the Rahman KD was after the bell) but if he fought Tyson, his chin would definatly be tested. Tua may very well be KO'd in the early rounds, but Tyson would fade and Tua has demonstrated that he has power late in a fight, as he did against Oquendo. So, if it goes into the later rounds, Tua wins by KO. If not, it could go either way but I'd give the edge to Tyson because he is a more versitile fighter. My pick: Tua by KO in 7.

[Knicksman20]

With today's Tyson I'm not sure about the outcome. The Tyson we saw against Danny Williams looked good until he hurt his knee. He was throwing combos & jabbing. He actually looked good. But Tua's got great power. I don't think Tua could KO Mike with 1 punch though, nobody's been able to do that. I recently watched the Ibeabuchi vs Tua fight again & in the 11th round Ike was staggered by a combo by Tua. Then right before the bell rang, Tua really opened up & got lifted by a vicious left hook by Ike. It was the 1st time I EVER saw Tua look hurt because moved a few steps back & paused look a deer in head-lights. I think if Ike could hurt him Tyson could too. But, this fight is a toss-up.

[The Fix]

Tua KO 2. tyson doesnt have a great chin and it as well would be tested. tua has more power than dany williams so tyson is out early but he should take the fight i think it would make a ton of money, i mean who wouldnt want to see it?

[tys0n]

i still think tyson has something. i think he would be able to put tua away pretty easily. i would have to say tyson by KO in five rounds. if tyson to stay focued and just worry about training and fighting he could easily win. tua is a very hard puncher, but tyson still has good movent and still has the one punch power. im not saying tyson would KO tua with one punch, but i think he would end it in the mid rounds.

[The Fix]

^^^^ tyson is just a shell not even top ten. all he has left is a punchers chance IMO

[jack_the_rippuh]

Yes, Tua has been known to come back after being down to knock people out, but he hasn't done well against anyone who can hit equally as hard as him.

[oldgringo]

Yes, Tua has been known to come back after being down to knock people out, but he hasn't done well against anyone who can hit equally as hard as him.

Would Tyson stand up to Tua the way Ibeabuchi did? Was his chin and body tough enough to take punishment from a big puncher for 12 rounds?

[Duncan]

Tyson v. Tua: Hard and fast one way or the other.

[FistoftheDallasStar]

This one would be decided by who wants it the most. It could turn out like the Moorer - Cooper fight with knockdowns from both fighters. It would definately be a war if it ever takes place.

[MikeHunt]

I like Tyson inside of 3, but if it goes past that Tua makes him quit..........