Tua Opponent Situation Up In The Air
By Uncategorized October 20th, 2006Rumors of David Tua sightings greatly exaggerated
David Tua is going to step it up in class on his comeback, and fight Kelvin Davis, a respectable foe, in New York on Nov. 3, or so we’ve been led to believe.
Not so fast, say the Davis people.
Cedric Kushner announced that the former world heavyweight title challenger Tua would battle Davis on Nov. 3, at Roseland Ballroom, in New York, but Davis’ bro/trainer/manager Kelly Davis begs to differ.
He told the Nevada Appeal, “That’s his (Kushner’s) fault (for the announcement). He (Kushner) wanted to sign Kelvin to a long-term, four-year promotional deal. How much do you think a fight with David Tua is worth? He offered us $9,000. I said, ‘You must be missing a zero somewhere.’”
Kelvin Davis (22-4-2, 17 KOs) will actually be fighting Saturday in London against an opponent TBD, the Appeal says.
The 28-year-old Davis stopped Ezra Sellers for the vacant IBF cruiserweight championship in 2004.
Davis has been in England to showcase himself and audition for promoter Frank Warren.
“It’s even better than I thought,” said Kelly. “The people are really nice. They’re good to us. Everybody speaks together. It’s like a team here with the boxers.”
Kelly also said his bro is scheduled to fight again on Nov. 17, so FYI, the Tua thang looks DOA.
October 20th, 2006 at 10:03 pm
DAVD TUA , I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A FAN. BUT THE TIME TO LEAVE A “LEGACY” IS NOW(THE WHOLE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION IS A MESS), MAKE THE BIG FIGHTS HAPPEN. THE IS ENOUGH OF THE “WHAT IF’S” OUT THERE.
October 21st, 2006 at 12:28 pm
I always wanted to see David Tua vs. Mike Tyson when they were more in their primes. Tua is slow and lacks some basic boxing skills, but has the potential of knocking anyone he faces out cold
November 17th, 2006 at 12:54 am
david has far more skill than anyone is willing to admit because once people take notice of him he might get a title shot. who else EVER went the distance with lennox while making the champ run the whole 12 rounds. you cant honestly say after losing to lennox and byrd in a row he should of dropped as far as he did.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:23 am
david tua rocks and if he learns to move a little more look out anyone who gets in the ring with him his jaw is made of iron, solid legs, devastating power ,in his last fight i noticed him some what more scientific ,with the right fights and good managment theres no reason he cannot reach his dream.
rock on david