CLICK ON IMAGE TO THE RIGHT FOR ENHANCED VERSION David Tua’s comeback remains very much alive after a hard-fought but deserved points decision over Friday Ahunanya in west Auckland on Wednesday night. Tua got good reward for being the constant aggressor in the fight although he couldn’t land his trademark knockout with Ahunanya fulfilling his promise of durability. Tua landed constant shots although struggled to get through the tight defence of the big Nigerian for the killer blow. The card gave it to Tua 109-119, 111-117 and 108-120 for a unanimous decision. Tua holds on to...
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CLICK ON IMAGE TO THE RIGHT FOR ENHANCED VERSION The interest in combat sports has increased to a very high level. With the easy availability of webcast and podcast boxing is viewed by all age group from young to old and by men and women. Here is another great chance to watch the fight between two well seasoned fighters David Tua and Friday “The 13th” Ahunanya. The fight will be held at the Trust Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on the Wednesday the 31st of March 2010. Boxing is one of the oldest combat sports. When men used the sports it was always fatal. The loser lost his...
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David Tua’s single-minded campaign for the world heavyweight title meets its next stern test in New Zealand in his match up with the formidable Friday “The 13th” Ahunanya. Tua’s ferocious demolition of Shane Cameron within two rounds was reminiscent of Mike Tyson at his rampaging best. It signalled that Tua is back with a vengeance. Friday “The 13th” inflicted the first career defeat on Shane Cameron in 2007. David Tua knocked out Shane Cameron in just over one round in 2009. Friday “The 13th” has never been knocked out. David Tua has ...
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West Auckland has won the rights to stage David Tua’s next fight which will be held at the Waitakere Trusts Stadium on March 31. Tua will put his WBO Asia Pacific and Oriental belts on the line against American-based Nigerian Friday Ahunanya. There will be 3000 general admission tickets (starting at $99) which will go on sale on February 8. Corporate facilities will be based around 200 ringside tables. David Higgins, head promoter for Duco, said Wednesday was a good night for boxing as had been proved with Fight For Life promotions in recent years. He also noted that high-profile...
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By Joel Roberts: With the major lack of exciting fighters in the heavyweight division, it is somewhat of a surprise that the return of David Tua hasn’t been more widely spoken about. As much as he is the current “Buzz” of the nation down here in little old New Zealand, I think it is well overdue to give David the worldwide recognition he deserves. Tua is the only remaining fighter of an era that had everything we all loved about the heavyweight division. An era where the heavyweight division was talked about like the welterweight division is today. It included fighters who were in...
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David Tua has been largely forgotten in the boxing world in recent years, but the former No. 1 heavyweight contender returned to the ring after a two-year layoff on Saturday, and he appeared to be in fighting shape as he easily defeated an overmatched Shane Cameron by second-round TKO. Fighting in his native New Zealand for just the fourth time in his professional career, Tua knocked Cameron down quickly and totally overwhelmed him in the first round. After the second knockdown Tua was dangerously close to being disqualified for landing a punch while Cameron was on the ground, but the referee...
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Friday, 1 February 2008, 12:34 pm Press Release: Event Polynesia PRESS RELEASE Wednesday 30th January 2008 Ten Pioneers Of Samoa Boxing Named To Receive Honourary Awards As Part Of Samoa International Pro-Am Boxing Event. Source: eventpolynesia.com Mr. Teleiai Su’a Edwin Puni, Managing Director of Event Polynesia yesterday announced the names of the recipients of the Samoa International Pro-Am Boxing Honorary Awards to be presented at the Preflight Cocktail on Friday 1st February 2008. According to Mr. Puni, “It is fitting that the pioneers of Samoa boxing are honored at the inaugural...
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