TUA vs. PETER

[Kiwi_in_America]

Tell me - what do you think of this matchup now?

Who wins?

Could it be Tua with a round 3 or 4 KO??

-I think so.

A huge money fight. Bring it on!!

[maximumsg]

Yea tua would Ko him quick I think. Peter can't take bombs and tua can take anyones so I say tua inside 3.

[Alcaldemb]

Tuaman by early to mid round KO. He punches harder and has a better chin, plus his fundementals are better.

[crash]

tua man by ko8

[KobeIsGod]

tua seems like the logical choice but one has to wonder how much he has left. he hasnt fought real stellar competition lately or been really hit hard in years. chins do age as well. i dont think its an open and shut case. i believe he declined a match w/brewster? Why?

even though i was one of those who really overrated peter, the window isnt closed just yet. both are unknowns imo, at least as top level hws.

[41fever]

I think TUA takes this too...b4 McCline I was a little skeptical, but I forgot how crude and sloppy the Nigerian is/was

[Alo2006]

If Peter fight like he did this past week, Tua by KO. Not really sure how good Tua is at this point. I haven't seen him fight lately.

[jopez707]

Well I have always been a Tua fan, but he has let me down before. That being said, in hindsight it seemed pretty premature to compare Peter to Tua and Ibeabuchi those guys would never have got dropped 3 times by McCline, they would have starched McCline.

[cuchulain]

Tua by KO.

[shavers]

This fight will only happen if Tua signs with King. Peter will only fight King fighters from now on...
Just see how fast Arum based Rahman was moved from the fight to newly signed McCline......

Peter will probably fight Ray Austin or some other King bum in his next fight...

Ohh and I think Tua could probably take out Peter inside 10 rounds, otherwise Peter wins a decision.

[joe the great]

Peter would have to be patient and box like he did against Toney to win. Tua has a punchers chance. It would be a real tough fight either way it goes. Tua wouldn't have far to reach Peter's chin since Peter is only 6'.

[Jennifer Love Hewitt]

Tua is a better boxer than Peter. Tua can actually hit a target. Tua has a better chin. Tua has better power. They are equally slow.
The only way Peter can win this is if he can "out-stamina" Tua. Throw lots of punches and hope to get the decision. This is possible, because Tua isn't in that great of shape anymore.

After staurday, I pick Tua to stop Peter.

[Rollo]

Probably Tua - though I don´t know much about how much he has left.

[Burundanga]

Tua and his people should be screaming for this fight.

Peter's people will avoid this fight.

Peter's people should opt for the big payday and take it despite the risk.

Tua KO in 4 or 5 if he comes in near 230 again.

[Ivo]

I would like to see Tua agianst someone better than Saul Montana or Cerrone Fox in order to make judgement about his current condition. In general Tua has more skills and expirience. I am not sure what is current condition.

[BoxingGuru]

Tua knocks him out pretty easy, KO2. Peter thinks he is invincible.

[Dorfmeister]

Peter would do the same to Tua as Hasim Rahman did to him in Philly on the undercard of Hopkins-Hakkar. Tua is 35 years old and at 5'9'' tall, he definitely would have to move his body, avoid his opponent left lead and counter fast with the trademark left hook... Happens that there is a misperception here given the fact that Jameel ( who is 6'6'' tall) dropped Peter, the paralell would be wisely Rahman-Tua II with Rahman jabbing all night long and knocking down Tua at the final bell, the result was a disputed draw but Peter-Tua would be in my view, a comfortable decision for Peter for the reasons already mentioned... Tua deserves a chance, yes.

[Kiwi_in_America]

OK - next question:

Will Tua get that chance or not??

[Motor City Sam]

Peter would do the same to Tua as Hasim Rahman did to him in Philly on the undercard of Hopkins-Hakkar. Tua is 35 years old and at 5'9'' tall, he definitely would have to move his body, avoid his opponent left lead and counter fast with the trademark left hook... Happens that there is a misperception here given the fact that Jameel ( who is 6'6'' tall) dropped Peter, the paralell would be wisely Rahman-Tua II with Rahman jabbing all night long and knocking down Tua at the final bell, the result was a disputed draw but Peter-Tua would be in my view, a comfortable decision for Peter for the reasons already mentioned... Tua deserves a chance, yes.

Good post. You stole my thunder.

Peter got tagged and dropped by 6 foot 6 Jameel McCline. Tua is nine inches shorter than Jameel and not as mobile. Plus, Tua's hands aren't as fast as they used to be. I think Peter boxes his way to a decision in this one.

[Motor City Sam]

OK - next question:

Will Tua get that chance or not??

I'd like to see it if he beats somebody more impressive than Fox or Montoya. Tua in top form is good for boxing. :good