By Allan Fox: In a predictable outcome, 40-year-old David Tua (52-5-2, 43 KO’s) wrapped up his boxing career with a one-sided 12 round unanimous decision loss to the much taller and bigger 6’7″, 292 lb. Alexander Ustinov (29-1, 21 KO’s) on Saturday night in their fight for the vacant WBA Pan African heavyweight title at the Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, New Zealand. The final judges scores were 119-110, 119-109 and 119-108. Tua reportedly retired after the fight.
David Tua
Weights: Tua 236.9, Ustinov 292.9
The 6’7″ Ustinov came in at a light for him 292.9 lbs., and he looked a lot thinner around his midsection than he has in his past fights. Ustimov typically weighs between 302-305 lbs. It’s kind of surprising to see him so light because he normally has the look of someone that can stand to lose 10-20 pounds.
David Tua vs. Alexander Ustinov this Saturday in New Zealand
By Eric Thomas: 41-year-old David Tua (52-4, 43 KO’s) potentially has a very tough fight ahead of him this Saturday night against the 6’7 1/2″ Alexander Ustinov (28-1, 21 KO’s) in their scheduled 12 round bout for the vacant WBA Pan African heavyweight title at the Claudelands Arena in Hamilton, New Zeakland.
Tua will be giving up 8 inches in height and 11 inches in reach against the huge 305 lb. Ustinov, and it’s going to make it very tough for Tua to land his power shots. We saw Tua in a fight like this years ago when he was dominated by the 6’5″ Lennox Lewis by a 12 round unanimous decision in November 2000. Tua, 5’10”, was too short to land his big left hook against Lewis and he ended up losing by a set of lopsided scores.
David Tua vs. Alexander Ustinov on August 31st
Duco Events today announced Tua has signed on for the Hydr8 ZERO David vs Goliath bout against the formidable world heavyweight championship contender Alexander Ustinov on 31 August, 2013 at Claudelands Arena Hamilton.
David Tua vs. Tony Thompson is a possibility for August
By Allan Fox: Ducco Events, the promoters for 40-year-old David Tua (52-4-2, 43 KO’s), have reportedly made a verbal offer to 41-year-old American heavyweight contender Tony Thompson (37-3, 25 KO’s) for Tua’s comeback in August, according to stuff.co.uk.
The 6’5” Thompson is one of the top names that Tua’s promoter is hoping to get for the August fight. There’s no word whether Thompson has accepted or not.
It’s doubtful he’ll say yes unless it’s a really good offer because Golden Boy Promotions is interested in matching Thompson against their unbeaten heavyweight Deontay Wilder (27-0, 27 KO’s), and British heavyweight David Price is also interested in facing Thompson.
39-year-old David Tua looking to comeback next year
By Eric Thomas: 39-year-old former world title challenger David Tua (52-4-2, 43 KO’s) plans on resuming his boxing career next year in hopes of finding success. Tua hasn’t fought since last year in August, losing a 12 round unanimous decision to Monte Barrett.
Tua retires from boxing
By Eric Thomas: Former heavyweight title challenger David Tua (52-4-2, 43 KO’s) has reportedly wrapped up his 20-year pro career by retiring from boxing, according to New Zealand boxing news. Tua, 39, last fought last year in August, losing to journeyman Monte Barrett by a 12 round unanimous decision. Tua was knocked down in the 12th round in that fight and fought poorly throughout, failing to pull the trigger on his shots.
Tua won’t be retiring despite losing to Barrett
By Jim Dower: David Tua’s career took a major blow on Saturday night in a 12 round decision loss against 40-year-old journeyman Monte Barrett in Manukua, New Zealand. If this loss wasn’t a sign that it’s time for the 38-year-old Tua to hand up the gloves it’s hard to say what is.
Barrett defeats a sluggish Tua
By Dan Ambrose: 40-year-old Monte Barrett (35-9-2, 20 KO’s) pulled off a minor upset of 38-year-old heavyweight contender David Tua (52-4-2, 43 KO’s) on Saturday night, defeating him by a 12 round unanimous decision to strike a major blow for Tua’s title chances at the Telestra Clear Events Centre, in Manukau City, New Zealand. The final judges’ scores were 114-113, 115-112 and 115-112, all for Barrett.