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 top 10 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 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.
4. 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.
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.
7. David Tua loses to Lennox Lewis via unanimous decision
On November 11, 2000 David Tua fought Lennox Lewis for the WBC, IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles. Tua was 27 years old with a record of 37-1, and Lewis was 35 with a record of 37-1-1. Tua was on a 10-fight winning streak and Lewis was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tua lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Lewis.
8. David Tua draws with Hasim Rahman in their 2nd fight
On March 29, 2003 David Tua faced Hasim Rahman in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Tua was 30 years old with a record of 42-3, and Rahman was 30 with a record of 35-4. Tua was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Rahman was on a 2-fight losing streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
9. David Tua KOs Shane Cameron
On October 3, 2009 David Tua fought Shane Cameron for the WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles. Tua was 36 years old with a record of 49-3-1, and Cameron was 31 with a record of 23-1. Tua was on a 7-fight winning streak and Cameron was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tua stopped Shane Cameron via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
10. David Tua KOs Obed Sullivan in 51 seconds
On June 3, 2000 David Tua defended his IBF InterContinental and IBF-USBA heavyweight titles against Obed Sullivan. Tua was 27 years old with a record of 35-1, and Sullivan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tua was on a 8-fight winning streak. Tua stopped Obed Sullivan via KO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.