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

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:38:00 +0300

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

Barrett stuns Tua

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:10:00 +0300

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

David Tua means business at fight weigh-in

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:02:00 +0300

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

David Tua Dominates Demetrice King To Win Decision

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:35:00 +0300

At the TelstraClear Pacific in Manukau City, New Zealand, heavyweight contender David Tua (52-3, 43KOs) dominated tough journeyman Demetrice King (15-20, 13KOs) over ten rounds to win a unanimous decision. Tua was blazing with big punches early, attempting to get an impressive early knockout. King is durable and withstood

Tua vs King Clash is Set For March 19 in New Zealand

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:22:00 +0300

According to New Zealands Stuff Sport, Heavyweight David Tua (51-3-2, 43 KOs) is set to face Demetrice King (15-19, 13 KOs) on March 19, with the mindset of getting revenge for a last Julys draw with Monte Barrett. Tua claims that he injured his rotator cuff while training for that fight and it kept him out of action for remainder of the year. The fight with King takes place in South Auckland, which has been dubbed the backyard brawl

Tua/Barrett twinbill in Aruba

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:38:00 +0300

Looks like former world heavweight title challengers David Tua (51-3-2, 43 KOs) and Monte Barrett (34-9-1, 20 KOs) will headline in seperate bouts on December 4th in Aruba. No opponents have been named for either fighter. The idea should each win would be a rematch of their draw from this past July in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Tua's Promoter Says Lowball Offer Killed Klitschko Fight

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:30:00 +0300

According to Cedric Kushner, promoter for David Tua, a lowball offer killed a potential fight with WBO/IBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Klitschko's team approached Kushner about securing Tua for a December 11 bout in Germany. Kushner said they were so far apart on the money that he saw no reason to continue the negotiations

Tua-Barrett ends in draw

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:48:00 +0300

WBO #2 heavyweight David Tua (51-3-2, 43 KOs) and Monte Barrett (34-9-1, 20 KOs) boxed to a twelve round draw on Saturday night at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. The 37-year-old Tua stalked Barrett but was unable to land many clean shots. As the bout progressed, Tua began to noticably tire. Tua was deducted a point for throwing Barrett to the canvas in the twelfth round by referee Randy Neumann

David Tua 237-Pds, Monte Barrett 225

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:17:00 +0300

Both main event fighters, David Tua (51-3-1, 43KO's) and Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KO's) weighed-in today on the boardwalk outside of the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City in anticipation of their upcoming heavyweight title fight, Saturday night on PPV. Both fighters looked to be in great shape with Tua tipping the scales at 237 1/2 lbs. while Barrett weighed-in at 225 lbs

Tua-Barrett in Brazil June 26

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:20:00 +0300

n a battle of former world heavyweight title challengers, David Tua (51-3-1, 43 KOs) will battle Monte Barrett (34-9, 20 KOs) in Brazil on June 26th. The venue will be announced shortly. Tua is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Friday Ahunaya this past March. Barrett is coming off of three consecutive losses but against very good opposition with a combined record of 53-1

David Tua-Monte Barrett Close For June 26 Clash?

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:39:00 +0300

According to several outlets in New Zealand, heavyweight contender David Tua (51-3, 43KOs) is close to a deal to fight Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KOs) in Brazil on June 26. Barrett is 0-3 in his last three ring outings. Two of the losses were by knockout to Odlanier Solis and David Haye

Tua defeats Ahunanya

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:40:00 +0300

Longtime heavyweight contender David Tua (51-3-1, 43 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision against Friday Ahunanya (24-6-1, 13 KOs) on Wednesday night at Trusts Stadium in Auckland New Zealand. Scores were 119-109, 117-109 and 120-108. Tua was in command throughout. There were no knockdowns

Tua outweighs Ahunanya by 10 lbs

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:42:00 +0300

Longtime heavyweight contender David Tua (50-3-1, 43 KOs) weighed in at 239.75 pounds for his clash against Friday Ahunanya (24-5-1, 13 KOs) on Wednesday night at Trusts Stadium in Auckland New Zealand. Ahunanya scaled in at 229.5 pounds. It�s the 37-year-old Tua�s first fight since demolishing fellow New Zealander Shane Cameron in two rounds last October an all-Kiwi super fight

Tua-Ahunanya presser

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 06:40:00 +0300

Former world heavyweight challenger David Tua (50-3-1, 43 KOs) said today his training camp had been one of the best ever and he was ready for Friday Ahunanya (24-5-3, 13 KOs) for the showdown at the Trusts Stadium in Auckland next Wednesday

Oquendo-King heats up

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:54:00 +0300

Hitz Boxing returns on Saturday at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. Headlining heavyweight contender �Fast� Fres Oquendo (31-5, 20 KOs) against journeyman banger Demetrice King (15-17, 13 KOs) for the NABA/USBA belts. King has been talking a good game, saying �I can guarantee this much, it won�t go the full 12 rounds

David Tua-Friday Ahunanya Set For March in New Zealand

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:34:00 +0300

Everything has been set for David Tua to face Friday �the 13th� Ahunanya in March showdown in New Zealand. Duco Events, who are putting the event together in New Zealand, informed BoxingScene.com that everything is set for the fight to take place. Ahunanya was the first man to beat New Zealand heavyweight Shane Cameron, in 2007, with a twelfth round stoppage

Tua vs Ahunanya in The Works For December 12

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:38:00 +0300

According to TVZN, heavyweight David Tua may face Friday Ahunanya on December 12 in New Zealand. Ahunanya handed Shane Cameron the first defeat of his career in 2007. In a bloody war, Ahunanya stopped Cameron in the twelfth round and then won a decision over undefeated Alonzo Butler (26-0) last year. Tua hammered Cameron a few weeks ago in what was billed as the biggest fight in New Zealand history

Boxing: Tua to fight again in NZ

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:03:00 +0300

David Tua seems set to keep fighting in New Zealand - and could be in action again before Christmas. As Shane Cameron headed to hospital for observation after his second-round knockout by Tua, the winner's camp were contemplating international bouts against leading heavyweight contenders

David Tua Destroys Shane Cameron in Two Rounds

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:09:00 +0300

After several years of trash talk and multiple postponements, the New Zealand "fight of the century" was held at the Mystery Creek Events Centre. In his first fight in over two years, heavyweight David Tua (50-3, 43KOs) returned to the ring and crushed his hometown rival Shane Cameron (23-2, 20KOs) in two rounds

Weights: David Tua 237.7, Shane Cameron 228.2

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:59:00 +0300

New Zealand heavyweights David Tua (53-3, 49KOs) and Shane Cameron (24-1, 20KOs) have officially weighed in for their Saturday showdown at the Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton, New Zealand. In what will be his first fight in over two years, Tua tipped the scales at 237.7. He was rumored to have been close to 300 pounds prior to entering training camp and surprised a lot of people with his weigh-in number

Tua vs. Cameron is Going To Be Postponed To August

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:11:00 +0300

After they denied any issues with the right hand of Shane Cameron, it was revealed today by [Cameron's manager] Ken Reinsfield and Ian Fraser, spokesman for promoter Duco - that three fractures where found in Cameron's hand and surgery was required. They hope to schedule the surgery for the end of this month. Cameron suffered the injury during his training camp for a tuneup bout with Robert Davis in Gisborne

David Tua-Shane Cameron is Agreed Upon For June 6

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:48:00 +0300

After months of negotiations, distracions and arguments, both fighters have agreed upon to what may be the biggest fight in the history of New Zealand boxing. Heavyweights rivals David Tua (49-3, 42KOs) and Shane Cameron (22-1, 19KOs) will battle on June 6, with each receiving $500,000 dollars. Cameron has to first get past Leo Nolan on March 7 in Gisborne

Wlad tidings for Tua camp

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:50:00 +0300

David Tua could be given his second world title fight, in a bizarre out of court settlement sought by his promoter. Tua's US-based promoter Cedric Kushner is in court with world champion Wladimir Klitschko's promoter Shelly Finkel in New York on Friday. Kushner is suing Finkel for what he said was a breach of contract last year when Klitschko chose to fight Calvin Brock instead of his fighter Shannon Briggs.

David Tua Already Plans Two Bouts in Two Months

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:07:00 +0300

Heavyweight contender David "Tuaman" Tua (48-3-1, 41KOs) is already planning to fight again on September 7 in Michigan, and has another fight set for the month of October. Tua recently stopped Saul Montana in one round on August 18 in Utah, and appeared to be in spectacular shape

Tua KOs Wheeler!

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 18:51:00 +0300

Heavyweight contender David Tua (46-3-1, 40 KOs) scored a seventh round knockout over Maurice Wheeler (10-9-1, 1 KO) on Friday night at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Tua ended what had been a competitive fight to that point with a crushing left to the body that put Wheeler down and out

Tua continues comeback with KO of Gutierrez

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:01:00 +0300

Former heavyweight contender David Tua knocked out Edward Gutierrez on Wednesday night with a left hook to the body in the fourth round, taking another step toward his goal of a landing another title fight. In his third fight following a two-year layoff, Tua ended the scheduled 10-rounder at 2:59 of the fourth round at the Manhattan Center.

Tua struggles as McCline loses

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:19:00 +0300

Former world heavyweight title challenger David Tua shook the cobwebs in his second fight back after a long layoff, going to what was scored as a 10 round split decision to sparring partner to the stars Cisse Salif in the main event of Cedric Kushner's PPV event from Hollywood, Florida Friday.<>The unambitious Salif did not deserve to be adjudged the winner on the third card (96-94) but the 'Tuaman' was far from impressive either.

Rumble at the Rock presser!

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:24:00 +0300

The fighters were mostly in "good behavior mode" at Wednesday's press conference for "Rumble at the Rock" featuring David Tua vs Cisse Salif on Friday night. Tua (43-3-1, 25 KOs) and Salif (17-4-2, 16 KOs) were very respectful toward each other and simply said they're looking forward to the fight. Tua appeared to be in very good condition.

Tua-Salif Presser!

Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:09:00 +0300

On Saturday night, heavyweights Samuel Peter and Wladimir Klitschko fought in the main event on HBO's "Boxing after Dark." Earlier in the day at Caesars Palace in Atlantic City, promoter Bob Arum held a press conference to promote the upcoming title fight between Wladimir's brother, Vitali and former champion Hasim Rahman. And in between all of this promoter Cedric Kushner announced his second pay-per-view card

Kushner: Tua back in summer!

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 15:33:00 +0300

Former #1 heavyweight contender David Tua of Western Samoa, fresh off his first bout in more than two years, may fight again as soon as June in the United States, according to promoter Cedric Kushner. "David showed he�s back in full force both physically and mentally with his knockout of (Talmadge) Griffis," said Kushner, Tua�s promoter. "He passed the test and is back on track. He�s ready to fight no later than the end of June, and this time the fight definitely will take place in the United States...

Tua returns with stoppage win

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 11:47:00 +0300

But an impressive barrage of punches forced referee Lance Revill to step in with just 26 seconds remaining. Griffis was still on his feet but...

Tua-Griffis on March 31

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 13:22:00 +0300

Cedric Kushner Promotions has announced that the March 31 heavyweight scrap between contender David Tua and Talmadge Griffis will be televised two days later in North America on pay-per-view on Saturday at 8PM ET. The program will be carried by the InDemand, DirecTV and TVN pay-per-view networks. This event marks the return to the ring of the 32-year-old Tua after a two-year layoff. Tua, a former #1 heavyweight contender, boasts a record of 42-3-1 (37 KOs) and is generally recognized to be one the hardest punchers in the fight game...