Best fights of David Tua
Over 21 years as a professional, David Tua has compiled a 52-5-2 (43) record, including 17 title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. David Tua KOs Hasim Rahman
On December 19, 1998 David Tua fought Hasim Rahman for the IBF InterContinental and IBF-USBA heavyweight titles. Tua was 26 years old with a record of 32-1, and Rahman was 26 with a record of 29-0. Tua was on a 5-fight winning streak and Rahman was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Tua stopped Hasim Rahman via TKO in the 10th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. David Tua KOs John Ruiz in 19 seconds
On March 15, 1996 David Tua fought John Ruiz for the WBC International heavyweight title. Tua was 23 years old with a record of 22-0, and Ruiz was 24 with a record of 25-2. Tua was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Ruiz was on a 7-fight winning streak. Tua stopped John Ruiz via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. David Tua KOs Robert Daniels
On July 21, 2000 David Tua defended his IBF InterContinental and IBF-USBA heavyweight titles against Robert Daniels. Tua was 27 years old with a record of 36-1, and Daniels was 31 with a record of 39-4-1. Tua was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Daniels was coming off a loss. Tua stopped Robert Daniels via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
4. David Tua KOs Michael Moorer in 30 seconds
On August 17, 2002 David Tua faced Michael Moorer in a heavyweight bout. Tua was 29 years old with a record of 40-3, and Moorer was 34 with a record of 43-2-1. Both Tua and Moorer were on a 2-fight winning streak. Tua stopped Michael Moorer via KO in the 1st round.
5. David Tua KOs Danell Nicholson
On March 23, 2001 David Tua faced Danell Nicholson in a heavyweight bout. Tua was 28 years old with a record of 37-2, and Nicholson was 33 with a record of 39-3. Tua was coming off a loss, while Nicholson was on a 15-fight winning streak. Tua stopped Danell Nicholson via KO in the 6th round.
6. David Tua KOs Fres Oquendo
On April 13, 2002 David Tua fought Fres Oquendo for the WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Tua was 29 years old with a record of 39-3, and Oquendo was 29 with a record of 22-0. Tua was coming off a win and Oquendo was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Tua stopped Fres Oquendo via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.