David Tua Can Become A Champion

[Jim Jeffries]

The reason why I want Tua to come back is because of his aggressive style and the fact that he's a huge puncher. He comes to fight and you know every punch could be a KO punch. Tua brings excitement to a division I'm not really a big fan of right now.

++ Sadly, Mr. Tua has not bothered to train since 1995-6...

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Yet he's won three fights this year, 2 by knockout. Meaning he went the distance once this year and won.

[VatoMulatto]

The reason why I want Tua to come back is because of his aggressive style and the fact that he's a huge puncher. He comes to fight and you know every punch could be a KO punch. Tua brings excitement to a division I'm not really a big fan of right now.

++ Sadly, Mr. Tua has not bothered to train since 1995-6...

P

Hey, don't give up on Tuaman. 2008 will be a good year for David Tua.

[beez721]

I believe he can make a great come back and win a world title.

I dont. you need to be able to throw more than 10 punches per round. he's so slow and one dimensional its sickening. I lost all respect for him in the lewis fight when he simply fought not to get knocked out instead of fighting to win. half the reason he's never been dropped is because he takes no chances and is too damn conservative

[beez721]

guys he knocked the **** out in seconds became ****ing champs !!! give him someone like lamon ,....


TUA > TYSON for me anyday !

he alreay wimped out of a fight with brewster. that should tell you something

[Jim Jeffries]

I dont. you need to be able to throw more than 10 punches per round. he's so slow and one dimensional its sickening. I lost all respect for him in the lewis fight when he simply fought not to get knocked out instead of fighting to win. half the reason he's never been dropped is because he takes no chances and is too damn conservative

Gee, he didn't dominate an ATG 7 inches taller than him, what a bum.

[Derranged_]

Rumour has it, that Tua is in talks with a possible February bout with up-and-coming hw prospect Chris Arreola. If Tua can get the win, he may be able to get in line for a shot b/c of ranking and name recognition. Best case scenario would be a Peter-Tua matchup...

[NachoMan]

I've been thinking the same thing for the past few weeks after looking back at the way he destroyed Ruiz and Moorer, in 19 and 21 sec... ...The power is still there, I think he's still a dangerous opponent to anyone.

Not to be a jerk, but Tua knocked out a fairly shot Moorer five years ago, and he knocked out the Quiet Man like a 100 years ago. Not sure if your Samoan or what, but it seems borderline delusional to think that Tua could become champion based on those credentials. I weigh about 175lbs and I believe that I could have starched Michael Moorer five years ago. Of course, the heavyweight division being what it continues to be, maybe you're right.

[Jim Jeffries]

Not to be a jerk, but Tua knocked out a fairly shot Moorer five years ago, and he knocked out the Quiet Man like a 100 years ago. Not sure if your Samoan or what, but it seems borderline delusional to think that Tua could become champion based on those credentials. I weigh about 175lbs and I believe that I could have starched Michael Moorer five years ago. Of course, the heavyweight division being what it continues to be, maybe you're right.

Trust me, Michael Moorer then, and Michael Moorer today, would put you in a coma. So you think an older Shannon Briggs is better than Tua?

[NachoMan]

Trust me, Michael Moorer then, and Michael Moorer today, would put you in a coma. So you think an older Shannon Briggs is better than Tua?

As I conceded before, given the state of the heavyweight division, you may be right (not about the Moorer part though). I just think that your argument could be better supported by mentioning Tua's more recent performances (I haven't personally seen his fights this year). I suppose that I could be inspired to declare that "Iron" Mike could make another comeback and win a title based on the fact that he owned Spinks in 91 seconds back in '88, but I believe that most people not from Brownsville would scoff at the notion.

[Jim Jeffries]

As I conceded before, given the state of the heavyweight division, you may be right (not about the Moorer part though). I just think that your argument could be better supported by mentioning Tua's more recent performances (I haven't personally seen his fights this year). I suppose that I could be inspired to declare that "Iron" Mike could make another comeback and win a title based on the fact that he owned Spinks in 91 seconds back in '88, but I believe that most people not from Brownsville would scoff at the notion.

Difference being Tyson is MUCH older, looked like crap in his last fights, the most recent of which was years ago.

Tua has had 7 fights since March 2005, has gone 10 rounds twice, and won them all. I can't say his opposition has been very impressive, and his comeback is still a pretty big longshot. But it is possible.

And I apologize for being a bit of a prick.