Mike Tyson vs David Tua - Dream Fight of the 1990's

The "Tyson Tua" fight never ended up coming to fruition and one that still stirs emotions from the bitter rivals a many years later.
They were close in height, reach, and weight.
These two are so similar and evenly matched, it's almost impossible to give one a decided advantage over the other when breaking down their fighting styles.
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[@anotherchannel9928]

tyson : 58 fights tua: 59 fights 50 wins 52 wins 44 ko 43 ko 6 losses 5 losses knocked out never been dropped

[@Guinea54]

can't really go by that tyson was fighting in his later years when he really shouldn't have been. Tua got the chin, I think tyson in his prime was faster and more explosive.. better movement as well

[@DeadManA8]

@@Guinea54 Tyson got ko'd by Buster Douglas when he was in his prime

[@Guinea54]

@@DeadManA8 buster would have KO'ed anyone in that fight especially that it's known Mike took that fight way too lightly. That was the best fight of Buster's life, I really think he would have also beaten hollyfield that day.

[@DeadManA8]

@@Guinea54 you're just speculating. Fact is Tyson got ko'd

[@vincepreston9304]

@@DeadManA8 Maybe, but I do think there's some validity to it! Douglas was fighting for something and had something to prove. Remember his Mom had just passed. He was very determined and focused! Tyson on the on hand wasn't training properly banging housekeepers, doing drugs (allegedly) just wasn't hungry and took the fight way to lightly, with a bunch of flunky yes men in his corner! I still say Douglas didn't beat that count and Tyson should of won that fight!

[@robertmitchell9529]

Wow! Super tough question! Too bad that fight never came to fruition. David Tua was scary strong with his punching power, and so was Mike. But we did see Mike take some solid scoring hits before. Would of been an historical matchup.

[@robertmitchell9529]

@Thou Swell Most definitely! David Tua had a helluva chin!

[@lnaf]

And Tua has knockout power at any rounds

[@johnhorne3052]

​@@lnaf Before parting ways with Rooney, so did Mike. Just watch his Jose Ribalta fight.

[@isabeltrangia5186]

​@@robertmitchell9529😂😅zq,'

[@jabjunior6520]

It still hurts till this day that that fight never happened.

[@jeremiahpula9018]

True this would of been a legendary fight

[@ioaneseiuli5528]

Tyson duck tua twice so you can blame him why this fight never happened

[@ioaneseiuli5528]

@Ray Escort tua only struggled against tall fighters.. Same size height damn.. Real quick no 12 rounds

[@Sorted906]

@@ioaneseiuli5528 They fought in a different era. Prime Tyson was early 80s, under the tutelage of Rooney. He was too fast for Tua.

[@stephenudo2737]

@Ray Escort you trippin🤦🏾‍♂️ Tua had one of the most powerful left hook yes but don’t act Tyson’s left hook wasn’t as viscous plus Tyson had knockout power in both hands and his defense was perfection in his prime you act Tyson couldn’t go 12 rds when he was focused nd more disciplined nd not doin drugs.Tua did have chin but ion see him eatin all of Tyson’s punches lik that plus Tyson was quikker

[@1959tammy]

We the people were really robbed of this fight in the 90’s/00’s.. could of went down as the most exciting heavyweight fight of all time

[@blackice1802]

Facts

[@OtomoTenzi]

Exactly.

[@rookyphenom1]

80s mike on points 90s tua by late tko after a slugfest Both great fighters

[@um52]

These 2 had the same build and frame and identical punching power..tua is the most under rated 1 punch KO artist ever. His power in his prime was frightening

[@Soldmysoulforablurayplayer]

Tua could take a punch, Tyson, not so much. Tua would win quite easy in 3 round.

[@michealadderley9081]

All good fighters until women .drink.drugs .and Don king get involved !! Where is this Tua now ????

[@winarnowinarno6607]

@Dillon McconnellTG bY

[@michaelhubbard4023]

@@Soldmysoulforablurayplayer Agreed, I have been saying it for years. Tua would have ruined Tyson in the 90s if they fought. The Rooney trained Tyson, no way but once Rooney left, Tyson was never the same. I got Tua in 2 rounds.

[@dandude211]

@@michaelhubbard4023 tyson could of been so great its a shame.

[@skuxxbolo6779]

if this match actually happens, im doing whatever it takes to get front row seats to watch these two blow the arena to pieces

[@aaliyahsmith9126]

Skuxx Bolo count me in 😂😂

[@lnaf]

Hardout

[@Rockymarciono731]

All you would have to do is buy the tickets what else would you need to do lol

[@eddiegomez4836]

This was the fight I always wanted to see,shame it never happened.

[@naysillasilla1666]

J

[@freddiereagan6705]

Yes

[@richardpinto3881]

We can't imagine what would happen if an "unstoppable" force would hit an "immovable" object!!!

[@samuelmayowaorukotan3320]

One would loose its identity

[@marcosandrade22-o9v]

Would be like Hulk vs Juggernault.

[@neilfraser2349]

Would have been an awesome fight to see. So similar in style and size. Tyson would have been tipped to win though. Tua was a hard hitter as well as unstoppable and tyson didnt have the height advantage that Tua had the biggest problem facing. But Tyson was much more skilled in defense and attack giving him the edge. It is only after the jail time when Mike lost that top game edge would Tua have a better chance to win. Problem is, that's when he also faded. Two great fighters but Mike was better as their records showed.

[@OtomoTenzi]

The problem with Tyson, is that he possesses both Ali's speed and Liston's power + some GREAT defensive skills; which are exclusive only to him!

[@lopatitaiafi6841]

Record only counted if you wanted to fight the best in your weight class they both undefeated at the time but Tyson didn't want to sign they wanted TUA partner Holyfield and what happen

[@AKSsasori]

Tua's chin was a thing of goddamn legend. Only knocked down once in his entire career, after 58 boxing matches (46 of which were KO's by Tua) in the 12th round by Ustinov who is a certified BAMF himself. Im honestly not sure even Tyson can knock him out, and Tua has a mean left himself.

[@marcosandrade22-o9v]

And Chuvalo ? Better chin than Tua.

[@jnuggetfriedchips2262]

@@marcosandrade22-o9v who tf is chuvalo 💀

[@marcosandrade22-o9v]

@@jnuggetfriedchips2262 George Chuvalo. Search on youtube. He Fought guys like George Foreman, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier etc...

[@OtomoTenzi]

@@marcosandrade22-o9v I've heard about him... He is definitely one of the TOUGHEST fighters ever in the sport! 💪

[@yes-qw6om]

@@jnuggetfriedchips2262 what are you stupid, he has the best chin in history

[@sonnybill8271]

Fighters avoided Tua for obvious reasons 🤜🏼🕊

[@tobihall2247]

Lol... you could take him though right Mr NZ heavyweight champ 🤣

[@SonnyK248]

The guy's his size avoided him because his chin was so strong they knew they were going to have to suffer through him lobbing bombs at them for 12 rounds and any one could means lights out. Tua's problem was he never really learned how to take on the tall heavyweights. Lewis took him to school by just hanging on the outside for twelve rounds taking points with his jab. This was the only way to beat Tua because he was impossible to knock out. Which is why the not so tall guys didn't want a piece of him. If he had a trainer who could teach him how to fight bigger guys he'd have been unstoppable.

[@southerncalxuce8419]

@@SonnyK248 well put Brada 🤙I can tell you Really watch Boxing.

[@biarnylaozuna3221]

Me gusta mirar esto eventos k me llenan de emoción y k me hacer ser un buen admirador del boxeo

[@imadeyoureadthis1500]

wayne conway Felix Savon knocked him out

[@creamcheese7845]

I love both guys. Grew up watching both and being a kiwi really a big Tua fan. Hard to choose who would of won. Sad this fight never happened.

[@kainedakillerv2704]

Kia ora fellow kiwi. This would of been epic

[@maejor685]

@@kainedakillerv2704 chur fellow kiwi

[@kainedakillerv2704]

@@maejor685 chur brother 😁

[@mastari1265]

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[@louissmith5298]

Tua was avoided by belt holders for good reason. He was a danger to anyone. He obviously didn't have the right backing to get himself into the title picture, and nobody with a belt was calling him out. I also read he threw his right shoulder out early in the Lewis fight and couldn't press as hard as he usually did.

[@gadgalleto5906]

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[@danieleyre8913]

Where does this BS that anyone ever avoided Tua come from?

[@linksaze3806]

Nobody avoided Tua . Stop it..

[@ubeman1690]

No excuses for Tua as David himself refused to offer an excuse after hes loss to Lewis.He got outclassed completely in his only shot ever at the heavyweight throne.

[@philjohnson9320]

It was so easy for Lewis to avoid Tua's big punches. All he did was sway back, using his superior height. And then used his superior reach to keep him away with the jab, until time to unleash a power punch. So easy. He beat Tyson the same way, and would have destroyed little Mike even easier had they fought in their prime. Lewis was big AND smart, unlike the big hacks little Mike faced earlier in his career.

[@danischeel4846]

David Tua all the way !! Ko in the 7th. I love David Tua!!

[@tgrishim5379]

Not a a boxin expert but this is what i see in both fighters: 1. Tyson: Quick, aggressive, multiple combos, flexibility and raw knock out power 2. Tua: Undeniable Iron Chin, Dangerous and calm Headhunter, Stamina, raw knock out power and flat footed.. It woulda been a sight to see these 2 legends in the ring..Respect!!

[@ALLINCAPZBANGINONWACKZ805]

RESPECT THE COMPARISON BUT TUA NEVER FOUGHT CHAMPIONS. TYSON FOUGHT CHAMPIONS, GANG LEADERS, ‘AND’ TALLER OPPONENTS ‘ALL’ WITH MORE MUSCLE OR A BIGGER FRAME. TUA JUST LOOKS LIKE A BULLY AGAINST THE GUYS HE FOUGHT. NO MISTAKING HERE THAT TUA WOULDN’T HAVE STOOD A CHANCE. BUT HE DOES LOOK MENACING THO I GIVE HIM THAT.

[@tgrishim5379]

@@ALLINCAPZBANGINONWACKZ805 Apparently you have not seen Tua fought taller folks in his prime such as Ike Ikeabouchi, John Ruiz, Oleg Maskaev, etc. These are just a few names of some of the big dudes Tua fought.

[@ALLINCAPZBANGINONWACKZ805]

@@tgrishim5379 WHICH ONE O THEM WUZ A CHAMPION THO???

[@nathanbosley76]

@@tgrishim5379 Yeah how did that work out when Tua fought Lennox Lewis? Tua got destroyed easily and stood zero chance in that fight.

[@tgrishim5379]

@@nathanbosley76 u gotta understand..by the time Tua fought Lewis..he was already past his prime..he gained weight and was very slow..Lewis used that disadvantage along with his reach and height to win...go check out his fight with Ike..that was tua during his prime..

[@kellyratana7348]

I like to imagine Cus D'Amato raising Tyson and Tua together teaching them both the Peekaboo style. Tyson and Tua taking over the boxing game together for Cus D'amato. With Cus as Tua mentor David Tua would have more skill.

[@kellyratana7348]

@Isoke Nichols What the hell in God's name are you flapping about? You have mistakenly replied to the wrong comment.

[@kennney8653]

@Isoke Nichols Tyson is mentally and psychologically weak breakdowns when he cannot hurt or knock out his opponent truly overrated Not the fighter who gets off the canvas to win a fight Like Ali,Holyfield Frazier, Holmes,Foreman,Marciano,Bowe Teddy atlas said Tyson just can't overcome adversities

[@chrisfelise4230]

@Isoke Nichols If that is your case and opinion, which your entitled too,.... Please explain why Bowe ducked Tua!?,.... Like he ducked Lewis!?,.... No one wanted anything to do with Tua!,.... He was feared!,.... Politics and industry greed were the only reason he didn't get more than one opportunity to fight for world title, yet beat guys that did win the titles,....Ruiz, Moore just a couple of the top!,.... Copy Tyson you say,.... Thats where you showed, you're a Tyson nut- bag rider!,... Tua style was his own never copied anyone,... Bronze Olympic medallist,... Drugs and alcohol you say!?,..... That's Tyson choice,... not Tua!,.... Look dude do you use double ply or triple ply toilet paper to wipe Tyson arse!?,.... Cause you need to wipe your own first!,....

[@chrisfelise4230]

@Isoke Nichols Your definitely kidding yourself, thinking Tua was a brawler,.... Yes he was predominantly known for his left hook, however had far more punches in his rapporteur, probably the reason his left hook was so talked about, due to eventually realising he had to learn how to set it up!,....he had a tremendous left rip to the body and a thundering over hand right,...yet his signature punch was his left hook bomb,....you mentioned he tried copying Tyson,...yet referring to him as a brawler means you discredit his amateur career and his Olympic accomplishments,. Where he medal as a middleweight,.... Early Tua was learning and applying mentality!,... Tyson was learnt and enjoy mentality after climbing to undisputed,... Maybe you've heard this,.... Easy to get to the top, hardest thing is staying there,.... Boxing has always been seen as a sport to make something of yourself and get ahead of your situation in life,....Duran, Haglar, Ali,...just to name a few,...none of them blamed there choice in life, ... just you!,... If you check the stats... Tyson didn't do too many 12rounders or late rounds,... Tua knocked guys out in the 12th and early if need be!,.... Once again Tua had never been knocked out!,.... Tyson couldn't sustain a punch to the head or body Douglas, Lewis and Holyfield showed it,... Regardless of the titles,... was Tua truly given due proper opportunity,... Lack of politics Lack of promoters taking advantage Your entitled to your opinion And so am I,... We'll never know However facts don't lie,.... Everyone and anyone who know the negative side of the sport,.... Know it's a sport of business ,.... Fighters won't want to fight other fighters for fear in lost of leverage in future negotiations!,... Lost in money,.... Promoters will discourage there fighters for fear of losing their cash cow,... Facts dude,... Only mingle in Facts,...and stats! Keep believing in your unstable lie!,... Stay safe in this pandemic dude,.. Don't forget to wash your hands,... Mouth too while you're at it!,.... Oops! Huh ha ha ha LOL

[@chrisfelise4230]

@Isoke Nichols Yet it was Tua,...who Holyfield used to sparr and form his fight strategies to defeat Tyson in the first fight,.... Yet never gave him a opportunity!?,.... Perhaps he new he'd get knocked out!,.... Unlike Moore, who beat Holyfield and was knocked out by Tua!,...yet were great friends,.... You are a clown repeating the Lewis one time opportunity, .... Yeah good on Lewis!,... However he wasn't fighting Tua like he dominated every aspect of the bout!,... Yeah he fought a great fight plan where he stuck to the fight plan and executed well,... Thats boxing hit and don't get hit,.... But we're not talking about Lewis who was beaten by a guy Tua beat (Rahman),.... We were analysing Tyson and Tua,... Clown!,.... Your the type that need to have the last word!,... Go on keep repeating yourself, without looking at facts,... You need to self isolate Clown,.... You might infect, the rest of your circus!,....

[@CousinJesse1]

I don't think Tyson would ever knock out Tua, but at their peak Tyson would be able to out-move and out-score him for a win. Tua may be able to land a couple of good hits and score a knockout but not highly likely.

[@efecemylmaz2524]

Jesse James the last sentence of your’s is true in last 90’s

[@PodDaGoat]

Listen I think mike would win but tua would have a big big chance

[@tabiin1237]

..ndi gdange

[@halonita309]

Pujian shubuh

[@davidjones7513]

True bruh, either Tyson outboxes Tua because Tyson was faster with the hands and on his feet and that crazy defensive head movement 💯 so either Tyson outboxes Tua or Tua wins by knock out? But It's hard to say because Tua would've had trouble landing flush on Tyson especially an 80's Tyson under Kevin Rooney he was a beast 🥊💯

[@chejames7434]

David Tua stats: Total fights: 59 Losses: 5 Wins by KO: 43 Wins: 52 Mike Tyson stats: Total fights: 58 Loses: 6 Wins by KO: 44 Wins: 50 They are very close in stats and are both really powerful boxers and at the end of the day it would be 50/50 but I think that David would have the first 3-4 rounds and Mike would have control later during the fight but because I am Samoan I just think that we have a lot of will power and are determined in whatever that we do and I feel that David Tua would win.🇼🇸💯

[@sefamoa7877]

Malo Uso's, first of all, i agree with Tyson winning, but by points only. Tyson will definetly outbox Tua, but there's no way in hell Tyson is knocking Tua out. Flip side, Tua has a Punchers Chance and can very much KO Tyson in ANY round, especually in the late rounds because Tua's stamina is better then Tysons.

[@c.glivingstone9832]

Agreed. Warrior spirit.

[@3rdpersonality48]

Tyson would win the first few rounds then it's downhill later on when tua starts to land..tua weather's the early storm and puts Tyson down eventually

[@gwayz2745]

@@sefamoa7877 true but I cant see Tyson keeping up the same pace if tua took him the distance, tua had fitness and power while Tyson had speed and power also. Tuas Chin was a bonus too.

[@1qy04d4]

Tyson has the better speed and defense he was champion he would outclass tua but love to the samoans

[@uncletony6210]

David Tua = most underrated heavyweight (and maybe 'fighter') of all time.

[@lagifaatoa9837]

Uncle Tony srxy mo

[@DaFonz808]

@Michael Price not without roids😂

[@rocness5153]

He did not beat him handedly lmaooo everyone thought Tua should’ve won except the crooked judges. Fyi Ike for his chin broken during that fight.

[@rocness5153]

@Michael Price you can start off with the announcers and most of the critics/analysts following the fight. Saw the fight live as well.

[@rocness5153]

@Michael Price completely making it up? lol to say Tua was beat "handedly" is a complete make up but respect that you eventually recognized it was a close fight.

[@c.glivingstone9832]

Tua had an iron chin and blasted his punches from his whole body: foot grip, legs, rapid hip rotation through to shoulders.Just like Tyson, except with more power to weight ratio.He was never stopped either. Lennox could not hurt an unfit Tua with a 7" height advantage.

[@Nattyuce685]

This comment is something most boxing fans will never understand

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

@@Nattyuce685 I dont agree with you about Lewis vs Tua fight.. Lewis didnt box his 100% because he simply didnt need to.. If he needed to hurt him more, would have done it..

[@DaFonz808]

Lennox ran like a girl.

[@johnbravo7542]

@@Silitama you got to be fast enough to get to his ears moron

[@whokilledjr3719]

Big tua fan, but lennox did hurt him, several times. Still, no knock down though

[@KensN2History]

I give Tua the edge in power and Mike the edge in sharper punching. Seriously. I know Mikes mystic and i wouldnt want to face either guy but i would have feared Tua the most.

[@sickathanyouraverage4404]

Tua was not skilled enough to fight Tyson but he had great power. If you compare his fight with Lewis to Tyson's you see the skill difference. Tyson was able to get inside to hit Lewis but he was too out of shape to do it for long. Tua could not get inside that's why he lost to Lewis. However, if he had he could have knocked down Lewis easily.

[@awashbarbecue9109]

@Thou Swell Mike’s power and speed out-shadowed his technical capabilities.

[@DaDominicanDawg]

@Thou Swell ok then you needa watch his prime fights

[@DaDominicanDawg]

@Thou Swell he was very skilled, footwork, head movement, lateral movement, dmato shift, combinations, etc. he just lost enthusiasm in boxing and couldn’t keep up with his style anymore

[@rajapusapati1]

You know what Prime Tyson’s weapon was, “hit where he can’t see” which made him unique

[@freddiereagan6705]

I am going with a guy who never got knockout

[@linksaze3806]

@@freddiereagan6705 Only to then see him get knocked out for the first time.

[@johnwilson5307]

They avoided fighting one another, the risks were to great for the loser, That is why they never called one another out. It was always sports journalists or commenters trying to make the fight happen or the public but not them themselves or their coaches/ managers

[@briggs9187]

This would have been a fight so good... similarities in fighting styles as well as power differences and of course, two great fighters.

[@maiaki8703]

Most People don’t know that Tua a Brawler in Toe to toe match, he have a very hard hitting punches especially his left hook, his chin and legs are very stable n strong with high endurance which make it hard for anyone to knock him out. Tyson has almost the same , he’s quick and stable with strong punches but I don’t think he can ever knock out Tua, Tua hasn’t been knocked out.

[@jcyt0511]

Tyson rocks Tua. If Tua not knocked out, he clutches Mike. Mike comes back later---four rounds later and sends him through the ropes with one punch.

[@tuutaunuu177]

Tua never get knocked by anyone he goes 12 rounds.

[@freddiereagan6705]

Same goes for Rocky Klitschko

[@p.sheppard2055]

They have a common opponent and that is Lennox Lewis. Lewis knocked Tyson out unfortunately. He further commented that "Tua's legs are like tree trunk and is a lot harder to knock him out." Both are some of my favourites of all time!

[@mohdnoor7347]

No comment 😃

[@thomasbrandt8265]

Tyson gave Lewis a petty good fight the problem is Tyson had lost interest at that point and also Keven Rooney to keep him grounded and Tyson at the Lewis point was not only passed his Prime but doing a lot of drugs and alcohol so he'd lost everything and fought Lewis I feel for the money. But Tua when he fought Lewis he was still young good shape but he didn't hit Lewis nothing that came close to the punches Tyson hit Lewis with and Tyson's problem was he needed to learn to chill and not go for that one punch all the time. Sure he got away with it in his Prime but after loosing Rooney and partying to hard he really had no chance !

[@vincepreston9304]

Well ,to be fair Tua said his shoulder was messed up, so he couldn't fight Lewis the way he wanted to either!

[@prospectxz909]

@@thomasbrandt8265 that's the time when Tua coach robbed Tua all of his money he won which caused him to under perform don't believe search the net

[@thadon1067]

Nah Lewis hit tua with a couple right hands in the first and second rounds and tua pretty much turned the agression switch off while Tyson kept being aggressive and went out on his shield.

[@18Wheeler-cf1mx]

I have always had love to Tua. I wish him well.

[@philliphewitt9079]

Love them both but I believe Iron more explosive than the terminator.

[@selfmade8884]

Tyson had faster hands and better defense. He also punches in combination. Tua was really a one armed fighter with a great chin. He struggled with guys who could jab and move. Tyson in his prime beats tua but after prison it’s a 50/50 fight.

[@pasqualecasolla5543]

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[@TuatagaloaTeo]

Like who? Name them?

[@rankymasunu3145]

Nope tua will knock him out

[@jaym.9275]

@Jack MWH96817 Tyson had good stamina. His peek a boo style and bob and race tactics would not have ever worked without sufficient stamina

[@jaym.9275]

@Jack MWH96817 he didnt lmao

[@IanDuncanGura]

Though the fight between Tua and Ike was one of a kind! Legendary!

[@savharris5702]

If Tua gets outta the first 4, he could stop Tyson in 10 ...But I'm taking Tyson on the average Tuesday 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@OtomoTenzi]

Tua's great stamina can definitely last all 12 rounds with just about anyone, but the BIG question is will his iron chin actually be able to withstand Tyson's DYNAMITE BOMBS from Hell??? 🤔

[@bboy3880]

Why when people talk about the Mike Tyson Buster Douglas fight they never bring up the fact that he knocked Buster Douglas out. Holyfield didn't want no parts of a Primetime Mike Tyson not even Lennox Lewis wanted apart of a prime time mike Tyson. The only real problem Tyson would have had in his way would have been a prime time David tua.

[@freddiereagan6705]

Boxers who don't get the respect they deserve Rocky Marciano Lennox Lewis Buster Douglas Ken Norton Floyd Mayweather

[@solekefs626]

We need tyson vs tua in 2021

[@timthompson8297]

This is one of my biggest dream fights. I know tua could hurt Tyson and I don’t believe Tyson could knock down Tua, let alone KO him.

[@doudaddy8522]

The speed tyson power is about the same tyson appears to hit harder coz he's a lil faster stamina n chin definitely tua.. but they both could knock out each other that's for sure..the thing is if you think about it..can tua take Tyson's punches most definitely..can tyson take tuas punches I don't think so..

[@linksaze3806]

Tua would get rocked.

[@eugeneroushe5524]

Mike Tyson had great movement as well Tua would have to get lucky and catch him but with Tysons speed I say he def would have taken the win.

[@doudaddy8522]

@@eugeneroushe5524 tysons movements before n after he punches is legendary He can n he will catch tua but Lennox knocked out tyson n tua went 12 rounds With him, tua can take a punch n he's proven it. You got a point tho you never know in boxing. I definitely gotta stick with tua

[@philjohnson9320]

It was so easy for Lewis to avoid Tua's big punches. All he did was sway back, using his superior height. And then used his superior reach to keep him away with the jab. So easy. He beat Tyson the same way, and would have destroyed little Mike even easier had they fought in their prime.

[@nathanbosley76]

@@philjohnson9320 That is so true. David Tua stood zero chance against Lennox Lewis. Lewis was a master at destroying left hookers.

[@notyourfallguydaddyorson6835]

I believe this fight would have been so good it wouldnt have mattered who won like Gatti Ward 1.

[@jordangroff8978]

Tua just posted some footage of him hitting the bag on his Instagram the other day. The power is definitely still there 😳

[@sal4992]

You are absolutely right. Both are unbelievable fighters and they share the same style.

[@suleimantsanje8904]

Even small boys knows about Tyson but tua they don't known him, still Tyson the legend

[@malannagmarsonelb.2608]

Because tua fought plumbers Tyson fought warriors 😂😂

[@atulofau9006]

The difference is the chin. Mike's was tested by Buster, Evander and Lennox. I heard that Tua has got a chin. That would make a difference between these two.

[@claimit9492]

That exabition with Roy jones would of brought more revenue if it was Tyson and Tua

[@LeeRaySmith]

Still has time 👀

[@JsalMMA1]

Roy Jones a waaaay bigger name no one knows Tua unless you watched boxing prolifically in the 90s

[@MisterVolts]

Tua COULDN'T fight like Joe Frazier for a number of reasons. 1) Joe had longer arms, 2) Tua was bigger and heavier, 3) Joe almost exclusively relied on his left to deliver power hits/hooks (due to damaged sub-scapularis tendon in right shoulder), 4) Joe had a unique style of footwork and hand-milling that frankly I think no one else could copy

[@FirstLast-vl1uy]

Tua wins by mid round knockout. I know Tyson was more skilled all around but Tua was tougher , stronger, more powerful and had more heart and no peek a boo pressure fighter could have ever beaten him. It's not possible

[@Rezah6]

Would have been a great fight to watch. Love both of these boxers... dangerous

[@angelfcknbangz2744]

Would be a death scene !! 2 Legends at its Best Tyson - speed ,Power & Cocky Tua- speed Power & Respectfull

[@GeorgioArmoni]

Tyson was faster

[@432htz3]

@@GeorgioArmoni A light Tua was just as fast . I watched bothed in their prime and it was the same , just a different punch throw style and Tyson could bob and weave better but i am unsure whether that would have much of a difference against Tua as he was an inch shorter so Tyson would have had to duck much lower than he was used to.

[@MrAdal206]

This has always been my dream fight.

[@kennethpagasian247]

Oh how i love david tua he is the most hardest punch

[@riz5652]

Because of the similiar size height weight reach power and explosive power with come forward style and ability to take and dish out punches in bunches, this in my pick was the universal brawl that comes once in a million lifetimes with both in their primes that unfortunately never happened and fans of boxing will talk about forever. tyson had dynamite in both fists and Tua had thors hammer in his left hook and excalibur in his right :-(

[@bboy3880]

David tua never got the respect that he that he deserves I respect his fight to the fullest David Tua definitely one of my top 10

[@hangthah303]

t3

[@gloriatolluch5849]

@@hangthah303 lllloop00

[@РашидМусабеков]

выдающиеся величайшие два боксера,истинные накаутеры, трудно представить как прошел бы их бой между собой на пике обоих боксеров,как мне кажется Тайсон чуть перевешивает хотя Туа это Туа и не известно как боксировал бы Тайсон против Туа,Тайсон и Туа великие навсегда

[@raybugz9275]

Tua can iced out a post prison Tyson. But Tua's durable chin will give up on a prime Tyson.

[@raybugz9275]

@Eet'qaq Yubeetch nah,

[@garymitchell2541]

I also would like to see Ray Mercer against both Tua and Tyson. All three guys had solid chins. Would have been exciting that triangle.

[@spreadeagle2561]

Oh man they would have been fantastic fights !

[@spreadeagle2561]

@Irish man -Agreed.

[@raysierra4279]

I would of liked to see Oliver McCall in that triangle too.only cuz he himself had a really good chin too.i would of loved to have seen McCall against tua.(that is a McCall who's mentally stable)

[@mallokribi3326]

@@raysierra4279 Oh man, i wanted that fight so bad because a focused Oliver McCall could hit and had a granite chin. He had some good jab and when you hit him hard he fought back hard (Holyfield loved to do that too). I remembered that David Tua and Oliver McCall had to fight in august 2000 but i don't know why it not happened (i was in holidays and didn't followed the story)

[@josuevelazquez5808]

I think it would of been a good fight. I would side with Tyson. Because of his speed and footwork. If you compare both styles even though similar Tyson's is more explosive. But in boxing anything could happen.

[@khounsymeunvatthanatham1973]

can’t compare with tyson

[@lopatitaiafi6841]

What foot work ? Tyson would have got hit with TUA straight left hook that he doesn't have to jump to hit you That left hook is for tall guys

[@riazhassan6570]

About the same height and build, both fast, extremely powerful punchers, both able to absorb punches well. Tua by temperament calm and scientific, Tyson impatient and aggressive, Tua able to go to the end of a bout without signs of excessive fatigue, Tyson said to lack stamina. Whatever. Without a matchup it is all speculation

[@danieleyre8913]

Tua wasn't very fast at all.

[@riazhassan6570]

@@danieleyre8913 His hand speed was considerable, fast enough to get through the defences of most of the best boxers of his time

[@danieleyre8913]

@@riazhassan6570 How can you say that when his shots are mostly blocked or dodged and he was often clocked when he actually faced decent opponents?

[@riazhassan6570]

@@danieleyre8913 Look again. He flattened just about everybody, including big-name heavyweights, most of them several inches taller. He lost to a very few

[@danieleyre8913]

Who were the "big time" heavyweights Tua fought? Lewis: He lost. Badly. Chris Byrd: He was soundly out-boxed. Hasim Rahman: He got a lucky shot in the first fight (that he was losing) and then got a lucky draw in the second. He flattened none of these three men He also lost to the not very "big time" Ike Ikeabuchi. Tua was limited. He was damn good with the tools he had; but he just didn't have enough tools to beat top competition. Yeah: He made short work of boxers who weren't very good (or long past it like Michael Moorer was) but he struggled against anyone big time.

[@biggjohn7602]

David Tua has NEVER been knocked out!!

[@thechild3017]

John Liulamaga he actually has, when he started, he was knocked out by a professional boxer when he was 19

[@RLopezSports]

@@thechild3017 not in pro's. thats like saying has lost

[@thechild3017]

Rafael Lopez be more specific

[@RLopezSports]

@@thechild3017 Tua never got knocked out in the pro's. Like Mayweather never lost in the pro's. Thats what he was talking about when he said Tua has never been knocked out.

[@thechild3017]

Rafael Lopez ahhh, makes sense now

[@adielkhan3568]

Man Tua was a beast. He would have battered the 90s Tyson and KO'd him within 3 rounds. But an 80s Tyson what a fight that would have been holy molly

[@ComptonJune]

Put tyson n tua against these heavyweights today than that will show everyone whos still standing😆

[@haynesconnect2081]

Listened to Shane Cameron share how he was Tyson's sparring partner for 3 weeks in the early 2000s he said Tyson was ferociously fast and accurate but carried on to say Tua punched much harder

[@marcalampi5036]

"Hey guys," why doesn't somebody try to get Tua into this fight with Mike? This would be great! Can anyone talk Mike into it?

[@cerromeceo]

I got 80s Tyson over Tua. Tua over 90s Tyson

[@lefez9015]

Same here. Tyson beating His in the 80's with a competitive comfortable points win but in the 90's getting stopped by His late since Tyson had a tough chin.

[@shemesh1379]

Agreed! Boxing Extra made a really good point about Joe Frazier's body movement and how that could have improved David Tua for close-range fighting. I thought that was a really good point. Anyway, that would have been THEE heavy weight fight to see.

[@spreadeagle2561]

@@shemesh1379 - Totally agree mate.Joe Frazier was the greatest pressure fighter in heavyweight history.' Joe was a heavyweight version of Henry Armstrong.

[@spreadeagle2561]

Cerrome CEO - Yep that's how I see it.

[@vlLEGTxSQUADX]

@@spreadeagle2561 tyson and tua disagree

[@derrickcarter8557]

Reading some of these comments , some guys think Mike would have beat Tua in his prime . Really ? Mike was 23 years old when he got beat down by Buster Douglas . Tua wins this fight because he's absolutely fearless . Most of the guys going in with Tyson were intimidated they usually got beat . The first two minutes of a Tyson fight he's coming with so much rage . Some of the fighters were folding right there . But those who stood there ground blow for blow believe it or not usually beat Tyson . I don't see Tua running or being intimidated , so Tyson would have had a problem . More than likely would have lost that fight .

[@Guinea54]

depends what version of tyson showed up into the ring.. Douglas is an anomaly.... He was doing drugs and messing with hookers while Douglas would have beaten anyone that night fighting almost enchanted because of his mothers passing. Tyson in his prime was faster and more explosive. Think he was a better boxer.. Tua had a better chin.. No one knows, anything could happen with two big punchers.. But I think tyson would beat him to the punch and be more elusive. Tua has a heavier hand, and a stronger chin

[@linksaze3806]

The only reason Tyson lost to Buster Douglas was due to him not taking the fight seriously. He was actually getting a full body massage and hour before the fight started lol. Tyson was a far better fighter than Tua. Tua would be an easier Target. Tua is about the same height. No reach needed for the knockout.

[@Guinea54]

@@linksaze3806 that ain't the only reason... It's part of the reason. Douglas put on a hell of a performance.. the best fight of his entire career.. he looked totally different in this fight than any of his other fights.. Douglas was at his very best, and we can speculate that tyson wasn't at his best

[@user-ji9ch9lb6e]

@@linksaze3806 “due to him not taking the fight seriously” what’s that lmao that’s a good reason! Such a shame. Buster smashed tyson.

[@linksaze3806]

@@user-ji9ch9lb6e I didn't say that. You are lying. My comment is still right there unchanged for the world to see.

[@KingdomWithin7]

Tua was avoided and was considered HIGH RISK and Low Investment. Tua was the REAL DEAL and fighters truly feared him.

[@princet1863]

Thing is tyson had better footwork and pivoting whereas tua did more power lunging on his punches. Tyson threw alot of punches down the middle and tua alot of looping punches. I believe tua is mentally tougher and more durable and tyson faster and better boxer. If i had to pick, i personally would side with tua...prime vs prime.

[@gwayz2745]

Also watch both of their fights, Tyson in majority of his fights looks for a quick knock out. Right? But look at tuas fights he can do that AND go the distance too. I see the fight go the distance, and tua will catch him in the later rounds. Dont forget tuas chin too.

[@vespeneprotoss4346]

Never seen Frazier fights. How was he harder to hit that Tyson? Just from the clips I've seen on youtube, he seemed more static and easier to pick off?

[@KevinSar]

Tua would've forsure knocked out Tyson late. There are things than can be debated but here are 2 FACTS: 1. Tua has never been hurt, even by comparable punchers to Tyson like Ibeabuchi 2. Tyson didn't have stamina past the 6th and fell apart when he finally fought someone who could handle his power.

[@theelf152]

1. No one had Tysons punching power 2.Tua - Doesn't have Mike Tyson's speed

[@KevinSar]

@@theelf152 Tua's Chin > Mike's Power Tua's Power > Mike's Chin You clearly don't know about Mike Ibeabuchi if you don't think that he has pop, dude was literally crazy

[@theelf152]

@@KevinSar Yeah goodluck with that goose!

[@ankito1129]

Huge Tyson fan here. I believe in the 80s, Mike Tyson would have been an absolute nightmare for any heavyweight throughout history and would have beaten most of them. During the 90s, I don’t see this fight being very competitive. I think after the first couple of rounds, Tyson would have faded quickly and probably would have been stopped around the 6th or 7th round. The Tyson of the 80s with the great head movement, speed, combination punching, and determination would have won this fight, but it would have been a great one.

[@samoanfullgospel]

I can tell that Tua Fights with Respect A. K. A SAMOAN PRIDE!

[@AbdulBasit-kt7oo]

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[@samoanfullgospel]

@Eet'qaq Yubeetch so what does that mean like who are you ruiting for

[@samoanfullgospel]

@Eet'qaq Yubeetch yessuh Thank You very Much we respect you too GB

[@TheRealRaiii]

Tua vs tyson Now? Samoan grandpas are a different breed

[@timiojeaga4083]

I've also seen some savage black grandpas too, ngl some polynesians are quite similar to africans

[@KingdomWithin7]

Mike would have to K.O Tua within 3 to 4 rounds, but after that, and considering the fact that Tua has an iron chin and has never been knocked out cold, plus has stamina for days, it's over for Tyson mid rounds to the 12th💯

[@readrk4303]

Mike Tyson always knew David tua. He also was aware that Tua could’ve ended his career easily. No doubt, Tua was much heavier but Tyson was faster. Tua also is harder to get down, he’s never been ko in his life, Tyson’s been down multiple times. Mike was a gangster he swears alot uses foul language where’s for Tua, he’s humble and lets his actions do the talking 🇼🇸

[@secredeath]

David Tua is that quite guy that sits alone and u dont wanna fuck with

[@Josephhhhhh12]

Marshall Unga lol mike Tyson would end him

[@Rio-uv1gs]

Has Tua ever been a heavyweight champion ?

[@secredeath]

@@Rio-uv1gs no but almost every world champion, hell 2 time world champions couldnt go 1 Round with David Tua

[@Rio-uv1gs]

@@secredeath Lennox beat him..he's a world champion.

[@limitless1430]

Tua would've had to beat Tyson in the later rounds, because there ain't no stopping Tyson in the first 4 -5 rounds. Power for power, speed for speed, prime vs prime is all Tyson's, but endurance and chin is all Tua's. However, I love and respect both fighters for their courage and accomplishments as smaller fighters amongst giants.

[@htoa6311]

Tyson is a phenomenal fighter great foot work speed defence and power but his chin was always questionable. Tua had monstrous power iron chin and later round knockout power. I just can’t see Tyson knocking Tua out. But then again it’s boxing anything can happen.

[@_nifooti_]

Commentators always hated on tua

[@rong2393]

I give Tyson the advantage better defense better footwork

[@earth7551]

You made a perfect point Mike Tyson never knocked out any quality fighter after the 10th Rd David tua was very dangerous till the last round knocked out good quality Young Lions after the 10th Rd

[@gisall8205]

If Tyson and Tua had 10 fights in their prime. It would have been 5 and 5. The only way to insure a victory against a Samoan is with a Baseball Bat. Tyson and Tua would have been the best fight ever.

[@fictionrumble]

It will be a record breaking main event if these two monsters collide in their prime

[@naturalmulundu8611]

Tyson had a Superior teacher in cuss d'amato .. but if both were trained by cuss ,tua wins ....

[@spreadeagle2561]

Another brilliant video.Tyson and Tua 2 terrifically talented heavyweights but both underachieved.Tyson should have been Muhammad Ali's main rival as the GOAT,and how the hell did Tua fail to win a world title ?Why do so many heavyweights waste their God-given talents ?

[@spreadeagle2561]

@Tash Marbles You might have a point but why did Tua put on so much useless weight,which did absolutely nothing for him. ?At 220-230 lbs he punched with speed and had good stamina but when he blew up to 245-250 lbs he just became a slow plodder throwing far fewer punches.

[@martinlutherking8169]

Indeed tyson is Ali's main rival. Experts compare tyson to ali not tua,Lewis, holyfield and even Larry holmes.

[@spreadeagle2561]

@@martinlutherking8169 - Yep,Tyson physically had everything, and I do mean everything, to make a serious challenge to be the GOAT,but he lacked focus,self-discipline and mental toughness.So damned frustrating he didn't achieve his full potential.

[@duska3529]

you did not know history of boxing my friend.. Tyson is not defiinitelly wasted potential.. he was unified champion for few years and won some belts back in his past jail era.. And for most casual fans he IS the Ali rival for GOAT spot.. But if you stay objective than you found out that he probably was not even in top 5 hw ever Because there were guys like foreman, holmes, holyfield, marciano, louis and of course ali..

[@spreadeagle2561]

@@duska3529 With all due respect you have completely misunderstood the narrative concerning Mike Tyson. To say Tyson didn't waste his potential is nonsense. Tyson had so many more physical gifts than the likes of Marciano, Holyfield and even the great Larry Holmes. Tyson's stamina and technique was far superior to Foreman's.His chin was far sturdier than that of the great Joe Louis. He clearly could have reigned as heavyweight-champion for far longer. I definitely know my boxing history.Unfortunately you don't know what you're talking about.

[@el34glo59]

Tua was a beast , but prime Tyson was top fast with too much head movement. I could see Tua walking into a huge punch after missing a bomb. Tua had a chin made of titanium, but I tnink if Tyson caught him full speed with a punch he didn't see, he's going down. Only because Tua committed to his punches so much

[@tibora13]

9:41 My stomach hurts😣 Mike & David were ranked 5th & 6th all the way to 2001. At that time Vladimir Klitschko just emerged & DOMINATED the WBO World Heavyweight Championship for a decade, then litterally his BROTHER grab & held on for awhile. Vladimir is Drago🥊 👉🏿Hasim Rahman🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿more power to you buddy, you got nutz👉🏿👉🏿

[@luisdasilva3879]

It should be a spectacular fight to watch , Mike vs Tua .

[@shibataiju8075]

Mike tyson is 😈😈 badass man and would win

[@nachocheese322]

Lennox Lewis vs tyson ko winner lennox.... Lennox vs tua ..lennox winner 4 decision job and run...

[@Tommy-bp7gs]

Wrong

[@steveotene986]

I think David would have dropped mike, but it definitely would have been a. great fight... Iron Mike vs the Tuaminator dream fight I believe...💯

[@bamaraffle8785]

I love Mike but he doesn’t beat Tua not even in his prime he beats Tua IMO

[@clineezwood7942]

David Tua was a nice fighter, much respect. He ain't no Tyson!

[@clineezwood7942]

@Jack MWH96817, I agree that Tysons jaw wasn't great, but Tua was never champ.

[@clineezwood7942]

@Jack MWH96817, I don't remember that, but maybe. Tyson avoided a few fighters. I just don't remember Tua being one of them. Tyson at that stage of his career was fighting to get belt's and money.

[@clineezwood7942]

@Jack MWH96817, seems as if Tua wasn't good enough. Tyson was going to fight Holyfield while Tua lost to a nobody. Tyson lost to Holyfield. With no titles Tyson needed to try and regain and Tua was basically a nobody. No reason to fight Tua brought nothing to the table. Mike would of knocked him out anyway. Tua should be thankful. If Tua was so great he would have been champ. Now if you want to call Tyson a rapest go ahead, he raped somebody. You're not hurting my feelings. I don't idolize Mike, you seem to idolize Tua though.

[@clineezwood7942]

@Jack MWH96817, well I'm 60 partner and a historian. I have more knowledge about boxing in my pinky than you will ever have. I happen to know Ray Leonard. I teach boxing in Tacoma with the Seales brothers. Grew up and trained with Davey Armstrong, Leo Randolph, Johnny Bumpus, Ricky (Rocky) Lockridge, Sugar Ray Seals, Dale Grant and Emmitt Linton. Look them all up. I currently have a boxing gym. If you want to idolize Tua fine. You're a fan we get it.

[@clineezwood7942]

@Jack MWH96817, how does it feel to be Tuas girlfriend?

[@suleimantsanje8904]

Tyson is still the best all the time, many people don't known more about tua his era was very short but Tyson is known all over the world like Ali.

[@v1ldox598]

This is the dumbest comment I’ve ever seen💀

[@MickeyMouse2543]

Tua is great!

I understand the mentality

[@calebbruce8401]

TOObadSO SAD fat ass making us samoans look obese

[@unionrep100]

Tyson was a better boxer

[@MickeyMouse2543]

@Isoke Nichols lol Tyson had a glass jaw and got knocked on his ass, Tua never got knocked on his ass, he can go 12 rounds and still throw the same!

[@MickeyMouse2543]

@Jack MWH96817 dammn uce hahahaha didn't have to go that far lol

[@mrmojorisin7274]

I remember being so disappointed in the Tua vs Lewis fight 😭 haunts me to this day..

[@yllshaqiri6548]

A Prime Tyson would destroy a Prime Tua just watch the Tyson vs Razzor Ruddock fight the same thing would have happened to Tua and fyi Im a huge Tua fan but with a Prime Tyson he doesent stand a chance thats a fact

[@pacificmixture]

David Tua will Win based on his Square Jaw, Tyson can deliver his punch but David wouldn't be phased by it. Tyson would be demoralized by realizing that David can take his punches and will lose hope. David will destroy Mike, and Mike's team knew that, thats why when Davids team sent a invitation to bring a fight match between the two, Mike rejected it full knowing that he will be ruined by it And it was kept under the radar, just to keep his reputation. Politics

[@Mr48two]

Now that Tyson’s back, imagine if tua came back aswell? That match would be o 4 awesome

[@Napoleonkoko1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 dam Tua lol

[@suharnotengger2223]

y

[@laviniasaena9401]

👆lol

[@johnnywires943]

Tyson was not as you say,a 3-4 round fighter.What destroyed Tyson in the end was his mental state and stress.Had he had he lived a better life,he would have been one of the greats.Tua could not hold a candle to Tyson at his best.

[@poloucecobar6121]

David Tua was NOT SMALL, JUST SHORT. Imagine if had the HEIGHT and REACH

[@Ready4Whatever]

Guy shut the fuck up it’s the same shit

[@cashprinter5000]

Both 5,10

[@poloucecobar6121]

@@cashprinter5000 I'm comparing his height to Lennox Lewis

[@shemesh1379]

Excellent video Boxing Extra!! Best boxing videos on KZbin right here.

[@tonygreene81able]

This was we'll done, I'll subscribe comrad

[@curtisroland7896]

Maan Tua was a tank! Greatest chin ever.

[@healthsongs]

Tua, the hardest hitter ever.

[@duska3529]

there were at least two harder punchers.. Foreman and DW..

[@ichirakuramenguy3046]

David tua vs mike Tyson 2021 let’s make it happen guys!

[@BCK2237]

Would rather mike vs Holyfield lll