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  • BIGPOPPAPUMP
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    Comments Thread For: Tony Thompson Being Pursued For a David Tua Fight

    David Tua's comeback is fast gaining traction.

    It is understood that Tua's promoters, Duco Events, have made a verbal offer to veteran American heavyweight Tony Thompson (37-3).

    The 41-year-old, who has twice fought Ukrainian world No 1 Wladimir Klitschko, is a hot prospect after pulling off a devastating second-round knockout of previously undefeated British contender David Price (15-1) in February.

    Price suffered a perforated ear drum as a result of Thompson's powerful right hand.

    Duco promoter David Higgins confirmed Thompson was on the shortlist for Tua's comeback, which is scheduled for August. "We are assessing Thompson against various criteria, as we are other options. We've got a few irons in the fire," Higgins said. "We do respect Thompson. He has a great record. He would be a formidable opponent."

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  • Earl-Hickey
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    I wouldn't mind seeing this freakshow.

    Tua doesn't deserve it though, having not fought in 18 months, 2 losses in a row to Monte Barrett, and his last real "win" being Friday Ahunanya 3 years ago.

    Tua should fight that new zealand prospect, joeseph parker

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    • Tobi.G
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      Thompson would beat Tua easily. Tua is done.

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      • forget
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        #4
        I don't even know if Tua can even punch hard anymore.

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        • kiDynamite92
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          #5
          Id stream it.

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          • joe strong
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            Originally posted by Jury
            I don't even know if Tua can even punch hard anymore.
            his skills have eroded but he went through a tough divorce, managerial problems & bankruptcy. those 3 at once could chop any man down. he did break monte barrett's jaw the last round of their second fight so he can still crack but he doesn't let his hands go anymore & that is the key issue.

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            • Weltschmerz
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              #7
              Interesting match up. As the article says, Tua has struggled with tall fighters, and Thompson should be able to frustrate him. Make this fight happen soon, and lets see what both men have left in the tank.

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              • Money Shot
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                #8
                An easy cheque for the tiger surely.

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                • thuggishruggish
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                  #9
                  Tua should have this. Don't judge him from his last couple of fights.
                  He was unfit, unhealthy and going through a lot of things.

                  Not he has proper training and diet... I wouldnt be surprised if Tony doesn't want to fight

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                  • Em1
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                    #10
                    god no. please no one televise this.

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