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BOXNEWS Fight David Tua L UD 12 (12) Monte Barrett

Fight David Tua L UD 12 (12) Monte Barrett

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Boxers Samoa David Tua [52-3-2, 43]
USA Monte Barrett [34-9-2, 20]
Referee cards 112-115, 112-115, 113-114
Comment Barrett down once in 12th
Weight division Heavyweight (unlimited)
Date 13 August 2011, Sat
Location New Zealand New Zealand, Manukau, TelstraClear Pacific

News: Fight David Tua -VS- Monte Barrett

Tua’s Promoter: The Loss Cost David a Klitschko Fight 14 Aug 2011 12:38

Tua’s Promoter: The Loss Cost David a Klitschko Fight

David Tua’s loss to Monte Barrett in Auckland on Saturday night may have cost him more than just his WBO Asia-Pacific and Oriental titles. Speaking to media after the fight Tua’s promoter Cedric Kushner revealed that he had been in talks to secure a fight with WBC World Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko read more ...
Barrett stuns Tua 13 Aug 2011 19:10

Barrett stuns Tua

Heavyweight Monte Barrett (35-9-2, 20 KOs) outboxed WBO #3 rated David Tua (52-4-2, 43 KOs) over twelve rounds to win a unanimous decision on Saturday night at the Telstra Clear Events Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. Tua knocked down Barrett in round twelve, but Barrett survived until the final bell and won by scores of 114-113, 115-112, 115-112. Barrett and Tua had previously fought to a surprising draw in July 2010 read more ...
David Tua means business at fight weigh-in 12 Aug 2011 20:02

David Tua means business at fight weigh-in

David Tua has weighed in over 9kg heavier than Monte Barrett for their redemption rematch in Manukau tomorrow. Tua tipped the scales at 110.8 kg, while his American opponent Barrett was a trim 100.9kg. Opinion is divided as to whether Tua was in prime condition. His extra weight may help punching power, but if the fight goes the distance it could cause fatigue read more ...