David Tua

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Mafaufau Tavita Lio Mafaufau Sanerivi Talimatasi[1][2] Template:Post-nominals (born 21 November 1972), known as David Tua, is a Samoan-New Zealand former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2013. A highly ranked heavyweight contender for most of his career, Tua is considered by some to be one of the greatest heavyweights to have never won a world title.[3] He was ranked by BoxRec in the world's top 10 heavyweights from 1996 to 2003, reaching his highest BoxRec ranking of No.3 in 1998.[4] He was also ranked the No.1 heavyweight contender in 2000 by the WBC and IBF, leading up to his bout with Lennox Lewis.

Known for his formidable punching power, especially in his left hook, Tua scored sixteen wins by knockout in the first round, including knockouts of future and former world heavyweight champions John Ruiz and Michael Moorer within thirty seconds of the first round. He also scored stoppages of future world champions Oleg Maskaev and Hasim Rahman. Tua ended his career with a knockout-to-win rate of 82.6%. In a 2003 article by The Ring magazine, Tua was ranked 48th on a list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.[5]

Nicknamed the "Tuamanator", his fast-paced bob and weave pressure fighting style has often drawn comparisons to Mike Tyson. Tua fought many of the best boxers of his era and challenged once for the unified world heavyweight title against Lennox Lewis in 2000. In his five professional losses, Tua was never subject to a stoppage and hit the canvas just once as a fighter, which occurred in the fourth-to-last fight of his career. He is thus considered to have one of the most durable chins of his time.[6]

Early life

Tua said that he lived with four brothers, four sisters and ten other relatives while growing up, and his mother held down three jobs while his father worked long hours.[7] He claims that his father forced him to start boxing when he was seven years old, and is grateful for the introduction to the sport.[8]

Amateur career

In his early career, Tua trained three days a week at a small gym in Mangere Bridge, under boxing trainer Gerry Preston.[9] Tua became New Zealand national heavyweight champion in 1988 at age 15.[10]

At the age of 19 Tua won a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. He lost his semi-final to David Izonritei, whom he would later knock out as a professional.[10] Tua turned professional later the same year.

Highlights

Amateur career breakdown:[11]

File:Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze at the 1992 Summer Olympics, Barcelona, Spain (Heavyweight (– 91 kg))

Qualified at the 1992 National Olympic Trials, Apia, Samoa (Heavyweight)

File:Bronze medal icon.svg Bronze at the 1991 World Championships, Sydney, Australia (Heavyweight)

File:Gold medal icon.svg Gold at the 1991 New Zealand Championships (Heavyweight)

1990 Junior World Championships, Lima, Peru (Heavyweight)

File:Gold medal icon.svg Gold at the 1990 Oceanian Championships, Nukuʻalofa, Tonga (Heavyweight)

File:Gold medal icon.svg Gold at the 1990 New Zealand Championships (Heavyweight)

File:Gold medal icon.svg Gold at the 1989 New Zealand Championships (Heavyweight)

File:Gold medal icon.svg Gold at the 1986 New Zealand Juniors Championships (Juniormiddleweight)

Professional career

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Tua debuted in December 1992. Of his first 27 fights, 23 were won by knockout.[12]

In Tua's 1997 fight against Ike Ibeabuchi, the two fighters combined to set the record for most punches thrown in a heavyweight fight on record. Ibeabuchi won the decision, handing Tua his first professional loss. Prior to this, Tua had scored devastating knockouts against future titlist John Ruiz (via 1st-round KO, in only 19 seconds) and Darroll Wilson. Tua also beat David Izon and future champion Oleg Maskaev to set up the fight with Ibeabuchi. After the loss to Ibeabuchi, Tua took on future champ Hasim Rahman and TKO'd Rahman in the 10th round. The victory over Rahman marked the beginning of Tua's struggles with his weight. He ballooned up to 253 pounds when he defeated Obed Sullivan in 2000 by KO. Later that year, he weighed 245 pounds in the loss to Lennox Lewis. Tua was disappointing in the fight, with both fighters avoiding each other and Tua not throwing combinations. Tua lost a clear-cut decision.

The fight with Lewis was for the WBC, IBF, & IBO heavyweight titles and took place in November 2000. Tua lost on points by a wide margin.

Following the Lewis loss, Tua regained steam with a KO over Danell Nicholson but lost by a close decision in his next fight to future champion Chris Byrd. In 2002 he beat prospect Fres Oquendo and demolished Michael Moorer in his next fight with a powerful shot 30 seconds into the first round, which put Moorer out cold. In 2003 he drew in a 12-round rematch with Rahman.

2005 comeback

Tua was inactive for over two years before he stepped into the ring on 31 March 2005 and bested Talmadge Griffis in a 10-round bout—ending the match and earning a TKO victory with 26 seconds remaining.[13] Tua's next contest in October 2005 ended in a split decision over Cisse Salif with Tua dominating in the late rounds.[14]

Tua defeated Edward Gutierrez by knockout in the fourth round of a scheduled 10-rounder on 26 July 2006. The fight was held at the Manhattan Center ballroom in New York City, and featured on ESPN2. Tua started slowly, scored a knockdown with his famous left hook in the second round, and put Gutierrez down for the count in the fourth round with a combination of two left hooks, one to the head and the decisive one to the body.[15]

In November 2006 Tua defeated Maurice Wheeler in the seventh round of a scheduled 10-rounder by knockout. Tua ended the bout with a solid left uppercut to the body which immediately sent the howling Wheeler to the canvas.[16]

Tua continued his comeback in February 2007 with a unanimous decision over Robert Hawkins in a 10-round bout. Tua ended the match being the aggressor and hurt Hawkins in both the ninth and tenth rounds with body punches, but was unable to end the match with a knockout.[17]

Tua, looking in good shape and weighing in at 237½ lbs (his lightest fight weight since 2001), was featured as the main event of a Pay Per View show[18] on 18 August 2007 in Sandy, Utah and ended the bout quickly with a first-round knockout of Mexican champion Saul Montana. Tua threw two powerful left hooks to the head that sent Montana sprawling to the canvas giving Tua his sixth win in a row.[19]

Tua, again looking in good shape and weighing in at 234 lbs, fought the unheralded Cerrone Fox at the Soaring Eagle Casino, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on 7 September 2007. Tua made short work of his over matched opponent ending the bout at 1:41 of the second round.

While Tua's promoter, Cedric Kushner, stated Tua was scheduled to fight an opponent on 18 October 2007,[20] the fight never materialised.

2009 comeback

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Tua fought fellow New Zealander Shane Cameron at Mystery Creek, Hamilton on 3 October 2009 with Tua knocking Cameron out seven seconds into the second round to pick up the WBO Asia Pacific and Oriental Heavyweight titles. The promoters for the fight were John McRae and David Higgins of Duco Events. The fight had been scheduled for an earlier date, but was delayed due to Cameron having surgery on a fractured hand.[21]

On 31 March 2010 Tua fought Friday Ahunanya, winning on points after 12 rounds. The fight promoters for this fight were again John McRae and David Higgins of Duco Events.

The Tua-Barrett fight had been tentatively scheduled for 26 June in São Paulo, Brazil. However, the fight was moved to 17 July at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City in a bid to promote David Tua's career in the United States. At 38 years old, Monte Barrett (34-9, 20 KOs) was viewed by some as an easy opponent for Tua as he had lost his previous three fights. The match was a controversial draw with Tua being knocked down for the first time in his professional career late in the 12th round.[22]

Tua fought Demetrice King on 19 March 2011.[23] Tua defeated King by unanimous decision with the scores of 100–91, 100–91, and 100–90.[24]

Tua's rematch against Monte Barrett on 13 August 2011 resulted in a unanimous points decision going in favour of Barrett. The judges scored the bout 113–112, 115–112, and 115–112.

In December 2011, it emerged that Monte Barrett tested positive for banned stimulant methylhexanamine following a urine test after his 13 August points decision over Tua. Tua's lawyer, Blair Edwards, called for action against the 40-year-old New Yorker requesting the return of Tua's WBO Asia-Pacific and Oriental titles and the restoration of ranking points.[25]

2013 comeback and retirement

In June 2013 it was confirmed that Tua was once again getting back into the ring. Belarusian Alexander Ustinov defeated him by unanimous points decision, following which he announced his retirement from professional boxing.[26] Ringside Report were mixed in their evaluation of his career, referring to him as "one of the best heavyweights never to win a world title".[27]

Outside the ring

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Tua (right) with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at a political rally, 2017

On 10 October 1992 Tua appeared on the New Zealand version of the game show Wheel of Fortune. He had asked for an "O for Olsen" (possibly a reference to Olsen Filipaina) but this was heard by some (and widely reported) as "O for awesome".[28][29] He requested "P" when buying a vowel on the same episode.[30] He was also heard to ask if he could buy a "constonant" during the same show.

From 1992 to 2003, Tua was managed by former boxer Kevin Barry, who also trained him from 2001. In 2003 Tua ended his business relationship with Barry and financial manager Martin Pugh. Though Barry accepted his dismissal as trainer, he resisted Tua's decision to end their contract, which still had two years to go. In 2004, Tua's accountant learned that the boxer's finances with his boxing company, Tuaman Inc. Ltd., were tangled with company expenses; Tua no longer had most of his 20 million NZD in purses from his professional matches, and important assets Tua thought he owned alone were anything but, including a piece of coastal land at Pākiri. Tuaman Inc. Ltd had business expenses flowing in various directions, involving companies and clients Tua had no knowledge of. Tua's own home was purchased with borrowed money, and the boxer's purses were linked to renovation costs for Martin Pugh's property. These findings were based on documents from Pugh's offices.

In 2005 Tua took Kevin Barry and Martin Pugh to court over their business arrangements. Barry and Pugh accused Tua of manipulating them to collect revenue, yet Tua maintained that he knew little of the men's affairs and did what they told him to do out of trust. The dispute gave both sides legal victories: over the issue of the coastal land property, the court ruled in favour of Barry and Pugh, since Tua failed to properly clarify his ownership over the land; on the issue of the terminated 2003 contract, the court ruled in Tua's favour, concluding he clearly owed no expenses to his former management from that contract. In October 2009, it was reported in The New Zealand Herald that the parties had settled all previously unresolved matters arising from the protracted litigation.[31]

In May 2007, Cedric Kushner, president of Gotham Boxing Inc. and Tua's promoter, filed a $5 million lawsuit against IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and promoter Shelly Finkel among others – and while the lawsuit is unrelated to Tua, Kushner has stated he will drop the lawsuit if Tua is given a title bout against Klitschko in 2008, which ultimately failed to materialize.[32]

In September 2009, Tua's aunt was killed in the Samoa tsunami. In early October he travelled to Samoa with cousin Va'aiga Tuigamala to see how they could help.[33]

Tua cameo'd in the 2019 movie, Take Home Pay, in which he played as himself. He's portrayed as a look-a-like to Bob Titilo, who was played by New Zealand actor and comedian, Tofiga Fepuleaʻi. [34]

In the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours, Tua was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to youth, boxing and the community,[35] having previously been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to boxing, in the 2001 New Year Honours.[36]

In 1996, Tua was honoured by the country of Tuvalu, with a stamp commemorating the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, United States bearing Tua's likeness and name on it.[37]

In popular culture

  • Tua is mentioned in an episode of the animated series Family Guy, when character Stewie draws Tua's likeness on a wall.[38]
  • In 2020, he was seen to be in a gathering opposing the legalisation of recreational use of cannabis.[39]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Loss 52–5–2 Alexander Ustinov UD 12 16 Nov 2013 Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBA Pan African heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Loss 52–4–2 Monte Barrett UD 12 13 Aug 2011 TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 52–3–2 Demetrice King UD 10 19 Mar 2011 TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Template:DrawDraw 51–3–2 Monte Barrett MD 12 17 Jul 2010 Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 51–3–1 Friday Ahunanya UD 12 31 Mar 2010 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 50–3–1 Shane Cameron KO 2 (12), 0:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 Oct 2009 Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 49–3–1 Cerrone Fox TKO 2 (10), 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Sep 2007 Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 48–3–1 Saúl Montana KO 1 (10), 1:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Aug 2007 South Towne Expo Center, Sandy, Utah, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 47–3–1 Robert Hawkins UD 10 22 Feb 2007 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 46–3–1 Maurice Wheeler KO 7 (10), 2:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 Nov 2006 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 45–3–1 Edward Gutierrez KO 4 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Jul 2006 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 44–3–1 Cisse Salif SD 10 21 Oct 2005 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 43–3–1 Talmadge Griffis TKO 10 (10), 2:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 31 Mar 2005 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Template:DrawDraw 42–3–1 Hasim Rahman SD 12 29 Mar 2003 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 42–3 Russell Chasteen KO 2 (10), 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Nov 2002 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 41–3 Michael Moorer KO 1 (10), 0:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Aug 2002 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 40–3 Fres Oquendo TKO 9 (12), 1:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 Apr 2002 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, New Cumberland, West Virginia, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NABF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 39–3 Garing Lane TKO 8 (10), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 19 Dec 2001 Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 38–3 Chris Byrd UD 12 18 Aug 2001 Cox Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For USBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 38–2 Danell Nicholson KO 6 (12), 0:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 Mar 2001 Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 37–2 Lennox Lewis UD 12 11 Nov 2000 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC, IBF, and IBO heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 37–1 Robert Daniels TKO 3 (12), 0:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 Jul 2000 Regent, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental and USBA heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 36–1 Obed Sullivan KO 1 (12), 0:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 Jun 2000 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Inter-Continental and USBA heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 35–1 Shane Sutcliffe TKO 2 (10), 1:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 Oct 1999 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 34–1 Gary Bell TKO 1 (12), 1:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Jul 1999 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained USBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 33–1 Hasim Rahman TKO 10 (12), 0:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 19 Dec 1998 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF Inter-Continental and USBA heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 32–1 Eric Curry TKO 1 (10), 0:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Sep 1998 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 31–1 Nate Tubbs KO 2 (10), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 May 1998 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 30–1 Cleveland Woods TKO 3 (10) 18 Apr 1998 Cow Palace, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 29–1 Jeff Wooden MD 10 10 Mar 1998 National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 28–1 Jeff Lally TKO 2 (10), 1:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 22 Nov 1997 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Loss 27–1 Ike Ibeabuchi UD 12 7 Jun 1997 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Oleg Maskaev TKO 11 (12), 1:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Apr 1997 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 David Izon TKO 12 (12), 1:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 Dec 1996 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Darroll Wilson KO 1 (12), 3:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Sep 1996 James L. Knight International Center, Miami, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Anthony Cooks TKO 1 (10), 2:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 Jul 1996 Teamsters Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 John Ruiz KO 1 (12), 0:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 15 Mar 1996 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Bruce Bellocchi TKO 2 (10), 2:39Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 Jan 1996 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Mauricio Villegas TKO 6 (10), 2:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Aug 1995 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Sean Hart UD 8 15 Jul 1995 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Dan Murphy TKO 5 (10), 0:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 May 1995 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Bruce Bellocchi TKO 1 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Mar 1995 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Cecil Coffee KO 1 (10), 0:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 Dec 1994 ASB Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Ken Lakusta KO 4 (10) 1 Oct 1994 Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Everton Davis UD 10 13 Aug 1994 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Lester Jackson UD 8 7 May 1994 Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Calvin Jones TKO 4 (8) 16 Apr 1994 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Bill Corrigan KO 2 (8), 1:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Feb 1994 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Mike Acey KO 1 (10), 0:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Nov 1993 ASB Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Krishna Wainwright UD 6 6 Nov 1993 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Rick Honeycutt KO 2 (6), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 Sep 1993 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Larry Davis KO 1 (6), 2:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Jul 1993 Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Bruce Johnson TKO 2 (6), 0:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 22 Jun 1993 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Willie Washington KO 1 (6) 28 May 1993 Houston, Texas, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Alfredo Nevarez TKO 1 (6), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 Mar 1993 HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Howard Kelly TKO 3 (6) 27 Feb 1993 Showboat Hotel Casino and Bowling Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Lazaro Almanza TKO 3 (6) 6 Feb 1993 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Lorenzo Poole KO 1 (6), 1:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Dec 1992 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Ron Humes KO 1 (4), 0:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 Dec 1992 Convention Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Awards and recognitions

  • 2024 Auckland Boxing Association Hall of Fame
  • 2023 Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame
  • 2022 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame
  • 2020 US National Boxing Hall of Fame
  • 2020 NZ Boxing Hall of Fame
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame[40]
  • 2019 Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[41]
  • 1992 Olympics (Barcelona, Spain) - Bronze Medal (Heavyweight)

References

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  1. ↑ Hoffer, Richard (13 November 2000). "It Takes Tua to Tango". Sports Illustrated. Minute Media. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  2. ↑ Lewis, Brian (19 August 2002). "Tua's in Line for Big Bucks". New York Post. Sean Giancola. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
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  6. ↑ Dettloff, William (9 January 2008). "David Tua's jaw of steel". ESPN. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  7. ↑ In a video titled, David Tua Boxing, which was published to YouTube on 21 January 2014, Tua said, "When we first moved into this country, didn't see much of my dad. He use to work long hours. My mom use to work three jobs. I have four brothers for me, and four sisters, and, um, ten other relatives, living with us. So, so, you know, that was always tough. You know, we, we did the best we could, and I guess that's why uh, when I was given the opportunity to do something decent, and become whatever in boxing, the first thing that crossed my mind was to do something for my parents." This quote starts at the 0:55 mark of the video, and the quote ends at the 1:22 mark of the video.
  8. ↑ In a video titled, David Tua Boxing, which was published to YouTube on 21 January 2014, Tua said, "I was introduced into boxing by the age of seven through the love of my father. He absolutely loved the sport of boxing. He then introduced the sport into me. He force, and I repeat he forced me to boxing. Maybe, he got beaten up when he was young. Ha ha ha! Ha ha! So he thought oh, I'll teach my son how to fight, but there's not a day that passes that I not grateful, and I'm thankful to my father." This quote starts at the 0:22 mark of the video, and the quote ends at the 0:47 mark of the video.
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  11. ↑ David Tua Amateur Record at the BoxingRecords. Last updated : 12 April 2006.
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External links

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Sporting positions

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBC International
heavyweight champion
15 March 1996 – 7 June 1997 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check IBF Inter-Continental
heavyweight champion
19 December 1998 – 11 November 2000
Failed to win world title Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Timo Hoffmann

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USBA heavyweight champion
19 December 1998 – November 2000
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Chris Byrd
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check NABF heavyweight champion
13 April 2002 – August 2002
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Elieser Castillo
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBO Asia Pacific
heavyweight champion
3 October 2009 – 13 August 2011 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
WBO Oriental
heavyweight champion
3 October 2009 – 13 August 2011 Template:S-ttl/check

Template:1992 New Zealand Olympic team

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