Tua DISAPPEARS

[Kiwi_in_America]

Yes - that's right.

His fans have no idea where he is.

His promotor says nothing.

Kidnapped by aliens?

[Dempsey1238]

Start searching in the fast food restrants. I sure he will be there at Buger King.

[Kiwi_in_America]

Actually - his weight has been down lately and he has genuinely
looked good. -Close to 230 lbs - a good weight for Tua.

But months go by and no news.........

[Dempsey1238]

Maybe in thsos months, he crack, and he needed a burger, so he went into hidding to chow down.

[diehard]

He's gotten so thin he's become invisible.

[bmf95b]

So..........

[JAM Killer]

Probably hanging out with Toney, eating tacos or some shit.

[WiDDoW_MaKeR]

He fought in Sept.

Last I heard he was healing up from some nasty hand lacerations that he suffered when accidentally leaving his hand in the way while mauling a sub sandwich.

[thatboyelite]

Tua had a chance to be something big in the business. That time I believe has come and gone. But with the heavyweight division the way it is right now, I guess anything is possible.

[WiDDoW_MaKeR]

Tua had a chance to be something big in the business. That time I believe has come and gone. But with the heavyweight division the way it is right now, I guess anything is possible.
People always say this about Tua having "ahd the chance to do something" ect... but I don't know why. He just wasn't that great to begin with. I mean yes, he had a chin, and power... but his boxing skills left a lot to be desired, and he simply could NEVER solve a good jab. I think that Tua's talent's took him as far as he could go.

[RealIzm]

People always say this about Tua having "ahd the chance to do something" ect... but I don't know why. He just wasn't that great to begin with. I mean yes, he had a chin, and power... but his boxing skills left a lot to be desired, and he simply could NEVER solve a good jab. I think that Tua's talent's took him as far as he could go.I don't think so mate..I think if Tua had better promoters he would've fought for a World title recently or at least have one scheduled.. Tua could KO any Champion out there right now and that includes Klitchko...Not sure anymore though..it seems that Tua wins a few fights..at this point your waiting to hear about a title shot that never happens and Tua disappears and repeats the process..I get the impression he just doesnt want it bad enough..a bit sad really :-(

[Spitfire]

People always say this about Tua having "ahd the chance to do something" ect... but I don't know why. He just wasn't that great to begin with. I mean yes, he had a chin, and power... but his boxing skills left a lot to be desired, and he simply could NEVER solve a good jab. I think that Tua's talent's took him as far as he could go.

I agree totally, though I think if we had a prime Tua fighting now he'd be a belt holder, I'd expect Wlad to do a Lennox on him still though.

Tua's had what 5 fights in the last 2 years and has looked woeful, he's seemingly lost the desire, or taking a very long route back to the top.

[Shamrock]

I don't think so mate..I think if Tua had better promoters he would've fought for a World title recently or at least have one scheduled.. Tua could KO any Champion out there right now and that includes Klitchko...Not sure anymore though..it seems that Tua wins a few fights..at this point your waiting to hear about a title shot that never happens and Tua disappears and repeats the process..I get the impression he just doesnt want it bad enough..a bit sad really :-(

:lol: I don't think Tua ever kos Klit!

[Keihule]

Tua's got a jab, he is just short compared to these 6'4 / 6'6 heavies these days.

[RealIzm]

:lol: I don't think Tua ever kos Klit!Even though I think Wlad is more skilled all around..its a bit naive to think Tua couldnt KO him..in fact its very naive...especially if a hungry Tua shows up..it could be over quick for Wlad...Tua can be pretty vicious:twisted:

[ThePlugInBabies]

Even though I think Wlad is more skilled all around..its a bit naive to think Tua couldnt KO him..in fact its very naive...especially if a hungry Tua shows up..it could be over quick for Wlad...Tua can be pretty vicious:twisted:

some people thought the same heading into his fight with lewis, then he got utterly schooled.

[Jazzo]

Yes - that's right.

His fans have no idea where he is.

His promotor says nothing.

Kidnapped by aliens?

What is the fascination with this guy anyhow?

He has not been on the radar for years.

[Action]

Joe Mesi versus David Tua, The winner fights for a title and the loser just goes away.

[Jazzo]

People always say this about Tua having "ahd the chance to do something" ect... but I don't know why. He just wasn't that great to begin with. I mean yes, he had a chin, and power... but his boxing skills left a lot to be desired, and he simply could NEVER solve a good jab. I think that Tua's talent's took him as far as he could go.

I pretty much agree.

[skier47]

Tua had a chance to be something big in the business. That time I believe has come and gone. But with the heavyweight division the way it is right now, I guess anything is possible.

The last time I saw him fight he looked real good. He was boxing
well utilizing a good jab and his punches were as powerful as ever.
He also looked great physically. He had lost a lot of weight and
seemed more muscular than I remembered him being even in his
youth. Now, he just fades away again. WTF. Maybe he has mental
problems or just doesn't want to go through the pain and sacrifice
necessary to face off against the big dogs like Wlad, Chagaev and
Peter.

[Shamrock]

He looks good against guys woken from the dead

[skier47]

He looks good against guys woken from the dead

You mean like zombies? Those zombies are scary as hell and very
hard to kill.

[BJL]

Joe Mesi versus David Tua, The winner fights for a title and the loser just goes away.

I would like to see this fight, if Mesi stays away from the left hand he easily outworks this faded version of the disappearing tuaman and likely TKos him, if he gets caught Tua has his biggest win in a long time and a title shot. Tua doesnt want to fight anyone good though he jsut wants to stay busy and make some $$..... though im a fan im starting to think the same of Mesi, he just likes being in the picture and being a notable personality. CEsboxing is going to announce his next opponent any day now, lets see if its another Shannon Miller shitbag type guy :deal

[bigbite]

tua needed to disappear his career had already left

[brisback]

Here is the latest picture taken of Tua with a fan. This was 3 weeks ago.......















































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[diehard]

Nope, Tua has bigger legs and traps.

[11player]

Tua, Mesi, Virchis, the time is running out on them. Either they step up now and make a run at a belt, or they can just walk away for good.
Tua had a good chance against Arreola and turned it down.
Mesi had a good chance against Minto and turned it down.
Virchis is highly ranked everywhere, had a chance to fight Dimitrenko and turned it down, now he can get mandatory status against Gomez, but it seems he is trying to avoid it.

[DamonD]

It looked like Tua finally got the message, fighting in August and September, but since then...nadda. And so any momentum drains off again.

If Tua doesn't beat a top ten guy in 2008 and get in line for a title shot, then he needs to just retire and stop wasting everyone's time. 7 fights in 3 years, especially against the low level of opposition he's been facing, will get absolutely nothing done. Worse, it may be knocking off ring rust (though Tua's inactivity puts it back on), but does not help at all with preparing him for the top heavyweights out there.

That Tua only had 1 title shot while John 'Mr. 19 Seconds' Ruiz has had 10 so far, well...no matter what you can say about Ruiz's flaws, when it comes to focus and applying himself fully he is streets ahead of Tua. Ain't that a kick in the head?

[diehard]

Tua will be moving up to "C" level competition in 2008. Mark my words. The surge has begun.

[Heavyrighthand]

Tua will be moving up to "C" level competition in 2008. Mark my words. The surge has begun.

:good

Then if successful, in 2009, he'll move up to the C+ level opponents.

Onward and upward. We are closing in on the B level, and fast.

2010/2011, at the lastest, will see Tua rising to the challenge to face the likes of Davarryl Willaimson and Lance Whitaker.

Kidding aside, I think if Tua doubts he's ready to step up, he shouldn't do it, yet. Because a loss, now, would really set him back, to say the least. But it sounds as if his fighting pace is almost an after thought. If he's progessly slowly, it sounds as if its cause he never gets in the ring. LOL

[diehard]

Everyone says that. But McCline, Briggs, Brewster, Liakhovich, Klit, etc. have all lost and bounced back. Why not Tua? I think it's about how he loses, and who he loses to that's at issue. If he had lost a UD in a slugfest with Brewster, he'd still be in the hunt. Sure, it would set him back, but it would show he could bang with the A and B level guys.

Looks like he's looking for that one fight, be it a Arreola or Brewster that could put him in contention for a belt. Pure and simple, he's not ready, at least in his mind. But at some point he's going to have to take a chance on losing to have a shot.

[BJL]

Tua will be moving up to "C" level competition in 2008. Mark my words. The surge has begun.

:patsch :lol: :lol: :lol:

[guncho]

he should fight ruiz! And you know what people I think at this point Ruiz would win!

[diehard]

Tua vs Ruiz would be a big draw. If Tua gets his act together, Tua vs Peter would draw.

[guncho]

yeah but it doesn't seem like Tua wants any of that!

[brooklyn1550]

Tua must not feel he's ready to step it up yet. He's being carefully managed and every move is being perfectly calculated. However, he shouldn't wait too long, because he's not getting any younger.

[Kiwi_in_America]

Brook, I wish I could believe that every move was being carefully calculated.

I really feel like there is some pretty mediocre thinking going on in his camp -
and I wonder greatly about his promotors. Something is not right.

But he remains a threat and a "name". Don't leave it too long, David.

-Kiwi.

[sthomas]

Good point David D. "That Tua only had 1 title shot while John 'Mr. 19 Seconds' Ruiz has had 10 so far, well...no matter what you can say about Ruiz's flaws, when it comes to focus and applying himself fully he is streets ahead of Tua. Ain't that a kick in the head?"

I'm not a fan of Ruiz at all, but he gets those title shots, credit for that. Tua should be managed by Ruiz, that'll get him at least 3 shots.

[Zakman]

Good point David D. "That Tua only had 1 title shot while John 'Mr. 19 Seconds' Ruiz has had 10 so far, well...no matter what you can say about Ruiz's flaws, when it comes to focus and applying himself fully he is streets ahead of Tua. Ain't that a kick in the head?"

I'm not a fan of Ruiz at all, but he gets those title shots, credit for that. Tua should be managed by Ruiz, that'll get him at least 3 shots.

That's what signing with Don King will do for you. Notice how Ruiz HASN'T had any more undeserved title shots since King dumped him?????

[Dostoevsky]

Just stick a fucking fork in his giant belly, cause he ain't goin nowhere and he ain't achieving ANYTHING for the rest of his career.

Everyone, seriously, just forget about him, he's finished, done.

[diehard]

There is a master plan to the level of his opponent in his quest for an alphabet belt: D,D,D,D,C,B(nope),D,D,B(nope).

A????????????????

[uppa kut]

Tua is done. He dosen't want to be a champion! If Briggs could position himself for a title shot so could Tua. Damn, if Tua wanted it, he could of had as many shots as Golota.

[Kiwi_in_America]

Has anybody heard any rumors of who Tua might be fighting on
Jan 26 (Tomato Can)?

What about the "Top 20" guy after that?

[Tuavale]

Where is Tuavale!:smoke :smoke

[barneyrub]

He had a couple of good ko`s recently, he should just keep fighting these guys every month and make some money at no risk.

Good Tua highlight,

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[DobyZhee]

No seriously...where is he? I bet the New Zealand Mafia has something to do with it.