David Tua says he would accept fight with Mike Tyson, does padwork with Mea Motu & Jerome Pampellone
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Kiwi pair train with heavyweight legend as they prepare for Fight For Life
Legendary heavyweight David Tua was thrilled to be able to do his bit for Kiwi boxing by passing on some tips to rising stars Mea Motu and Jerome Pampellone as the West Auckland pair prepare to put their undefeated records on the line at Fight For Life on April 27.
Tua, who is rated as the finest boxing talent New Zealand has produced and one of the hardest punchers in the history of the sport, liked what he saw from Motu - who challenges Canadian Tania Walters for the IBO super bantamweight title on April 27 - and light heavyweight contender Pampellone.
“[Their trainer] Isaac Peach has obviously done a great job with them,” Tua said.
“They are ready.”
Tua laid waste to the heavyweight division in the 1990s and early 2000s, notching an incredible 43 knockouts from 52 victories in a career that peaked with a showdown with Lennox Lewis for the WBC, IBF and IBO heavyweight world titles in 2000.
His message to Motu ahead of her first world title shot was straight forward: “It’s very simple - you’ve got to beat them up.
“She knows how to fight. She knows how to jab, she knows how to throw a right hand. She’s got some good hooks, body shots.
“It’s like any sport. Keep it simple and do the basics well. Sometimes you get fixated on trying to outmuscle the other person and you leave yourself open.”
The chance to square up to Tua was “so cool”, Motu said.
“Just the way he handles himself, his stance, you can almost feel the knowledge that he has. It was amazing. And it was great to actually hit him and not be hit back!”
IBF Australasian Light Heavyweight champion Pampellone was also thrilled to be able to work with the legendary Tua as he prepares to defend his title against Mose Auimatagi at Eventfinda Stadium on April 27.
“David has shared the ring with some of the greatest fighters of all time - and knocked plenty of them out,” Pampellone said.
“For him to pass on some of that knowledge is fantastic for boxers like myself and Mea as we prepare for the huge fights we have coming up.”
Known for his punishing body shots, Pampellone impressed Tua with some ferocious left hooks to the body during their workout.
“He’s a talent to be reckoned with,” Tua said of Pampellone. “I’m glad I’m retired. He’s got a gift, a lot of talent. He’s very strong.”
With just three weeks until he steps into the ring seeking a victory that will elevate his world ranking inside the top 10, Pampellone was relieved the workout was a one-sided affair.
“I’m just glad he didn’t put the gloves on and hit me back,” he said. “I have no doubt that left hook would still be deadly.”
While Tua insisted he was firmly retired he did hint that he could be tempted back into the ring should an opportunity arise to square off with Mike Tyson.
“That’s a fight that never happened that should have happened,” he said.
The Burger King presents I Am Hope Fight For Life in Association with Build People takes place at Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland on Thursday April 27.
-- Footage provided by Steve Deane
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Only the 🐐 can hold pads in jandals 💪🏽
Tua Vs Tyson?....These 2 Legends don't need to prove anything, they are both in the Hall of Fame. Surely both past their PRIME but yet still look good. ❤❤❤❤
Exactly, I would like to remember them for who they were in their days
Now Tua, kill Tyson . I think he's will be easy do ko for Parker, or more! )
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Tua is an amazing trainer - what a luxury is that!
His "O"cabulary is as sharp as his left hook now lol seki uce!! LETS GOOONEE
David Tua is wise as fuck
Ima tell you right now Mike Tyson didn’t wanna do it back then and most definitely won’t do it now 🤣
💯 facts
Only man on the planet that wouldn’t have feared Tyson in his prime. Tua is made from something else.
I agree, he’s the best heavy weight of all time to enter the ring 💯
Tyson was strong like Superman, Tua is the only Kryptonite even to this day
Ike the African guy who beat Tua punching head to head with tua and didn’t drop would fight Mike too a total DAWWGG
@@SoloSoStussy23 Ike the same guy that went crazy after he fought Tua. He went in and out of jail.
Ike was also proven to be on steroids🤫
Great interview - humble champion and respectful. Every time he's asked about the Tyson match up it's hard not to imagine he's still quite capable and despite the time that's passed, he would give Tyson a tough match now as he would have done previously.
I have always thought that they kept Tyson away from Tua because he would have kayoed Tyson. Styles make fights and with Tyson's straight up style he would have been easy picking for Tua. Mike would take Tua in the early rounds but once the later rounds came Tua would have wore down Tyson and knocked his head off with one of those left hooks.
Tua has alot of respect for Mike Tyson, both champions in their own rights. Respect to both👊🏼🙏
Well Tyson was actually an undisputed champ but Tua was a champ in his own right.
Mike's had it for anything serious!! Feel for David and wish he had different handlers
Is it me or does Tua not age at all. Good looking out for ur health! Inspirational!
Tua vs Mike I'm drooling make that shit happen 🔥🔥
FARK YEAH, BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
I bet money on Tua.
..mikes over the hill mate.....dave has been training seriously since lockdown(3years)
..mike on the other-hand..a hardcore stoner with sciatica.....he uses a wheel-chair to sometimes get around becos of the back-pain......give it up already.....mikes got nuthin to prove anymore....
@@daneilrafael4824 ..and you're bet will be a walk in the park for tua...cos mike has sciatica(back nerve problems)..he's using a wheel-chair now and again.....and he's a heavy weed smoker.......Tua has never touched weed or even alcohol or any illicit drugs in his life....he's clean and healthy asf.
Money talks, they can make millions if they have a comeback for exhibition match like Tyson had with roy Jones jr
Great to see both our heavyweight legends David Tua and Shane Cameron keeping in shape and role modeling for our young Kiwi kids. 😊🙏
Tua looks in great shape man. Looks like a video game character straight outta tekken lol
The only person he feared is his mother fry pan😂 He said. Tua is legend. Love this guy man.
Mike 56yrs old, tua 50yrs old, they to old... mike on magic mushroom 🍄 😆 🤣
I'd pay some SERIOUS money to see these two fight, even at their ages.
To ask them to get in the ring and fight against each other is very disrespectful to both these men.They are just fine just like that,no need to prove anything to anybody.💖
As much as I would love to see it. I much rather let Mike and Tua be the unknown what if fight. They are both legends of the sport. Tua ain’t afraid of no man and I love his respect for Tyson. I’m sure the respect is mutual between them.
I not sure id want to watch tua and tyson go at it. Theyre well past their primes and i think would do a disservice to their respective legends if they did do it.
If the Mike & David fight was to happen around this time, believe me. This will be the biggest yet “RICHEST” fight ever in the era and history of boxing. It’s like being present at the passing of Queen Elizabeth. If you just imagine. Rest in peace to the Queen, no disrespect. I am with Tua’s comment.. “should’ve, could’ve, supposedly happen. We’ll see what happens.” IT WONT HAPPEN! David’s a fit and well in shape Man while Mike is lighting up his FiTh joint of the night. Hope it Happens tho but I doubt it! Both are Legendary Dudes.
Tua is the only one that spars with Sandles lol
😂😂😂😂😂
Over 50 is not when you should be competitive boxing. Both Mike and David are legends ,no need to fight.
Forget Jake Paul. Tua vs Tyson right now would be worth the PPV fight.
I would pay so much money to see that fight!!! Tua has always been my favorite fighter.
As much as I wanna see TUA vs TYSON and it was the greatest fight we never got. I believe Tua could seriously hurt Tyson at this age now.
Yes, you're absolutely right. I'd be very concerned for Tyson. One good hook from Tua would knock him out cold and cause serious brain damage to an old Tyson.
People don't care about tua & tysons health, old age etc. They just want to see the fight for their own entertainment
I have a feeling Tyson will bite off both ears of the Tuaman. with Holyfield one ear. for Tua Tyson will take 2 ears. Vaai se tape e tape ai ou kaliga Tua i ai e le kamaloa kaufeai lega o Tyson. Ku'u si kama ua koeaiga Enjoy your Hall of Fame.
Mike never wanted anything to do with Tua man in his prime. He sure doesn’t want any of that now .
How great for the fans this would’ve been in early 90s. At their age, someone could really get hurt health wise in the after math of this fight if it were to happen
I think Tyson camp feared Tua and ducked him back then
be a great fight today like David said it should have could have been and fans deserve this treat today.
Yea this dude would fxx up tyson now.he looks young...tyson is probably stoned as we speak
i wonder why tua and parker never trained together, or had much to do with each other? maybe cause of the bad blood between tua and kevin barry
Good see David being interviewed 👍👍👍
Gdbless David Tua... number 1😊
Such a great role model and delightful human being.
Ahhh Dave I noticed when the interviewer started pressing you on a possible Iron Mike fight it was as if the temperature of the room you were in got hotter which caused beads of sweat to form on your head. I'm no expert in body language but it looked as if you been training alot with him on your mind lately. It looked really obvious dude.
What a great man and great champ wow , all my respect David !!!💪🤝👍
Tua will be a great coach for young boxer out there.
A fight that never happened, could of happened, should of happened, well see what happens hahaha go the Tua man 💪🏾
Tua would have beaten Tyson in their primes. Would love to see it now, if marketed right it could bring in millions!
Yes money talks
Humble man
Hell yeah, be a treat for the fans, everybody's doing exhibitions, why not💪🏾🔥🤙🏾
David looks good, all he needs to do is drop a few more kgs and step up training it would be a good contest between him and Tyson.
Tyson will be DEeP ko!
David Tua vs mark Hunt or Gallen
One of my dream fights I always wished happened. Please please please let’s make this happen!!!! 🙏🏾
The terminator Tua man is back!! 🫡💯
David still looks ready for war. Keeping his health at a good level is gonna make training camp against Mike a breeze.
Would have been nice to see Tua vs Toney back when they were both a threat.
A mismatch. Toney would have schooled the life out of Tua and embarrassed him.
Tua by ko too violent i love tyson but tua is different
mike running 😂
Dave Tua was very special fighter and quality human being who has a ton of knowledge to share. Still very intimidating dude as well. Nice work on the pads you two, great body shots.
Special fighter, remind me when he was hw champ?
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working da mitts in slippah!!!
Che hoo!!!
stay blessed King Tua!!!
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TUA ALL THE WAY SELAU PASSEGE
Mike will kill you bro.. sit down and enjoy your retirement man plz you dont want thay smoke
Tua will rock tyson to sleep
David Tua is such a G! Great footage btw
The DAD Tua might not be fitter then the younger version
But this version is more well equipped,wiser and stronger and more educated then his previous self…he is respected worldwide amongst his peers
Respect to the brother for always being humble,gracious and kind……just don’t piss him off lol
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Kia ora
Lennox Lewis 😊
Tua is 51 and Tyson 57? 6 years is a heck of an advantage in your 50s.
Tua was just a plodder in his day, hence he never won a title, not sure why people get excited over him.
Dude a hard no to this IMO. David would destroy Mike now. Everyone ages different and David would knockout most Heavy weights today.
Beautiful to watch the great David tua
The Uso David would destroy Tyson. David would beat him worse than holyfield did haha
David is one heckof a cool guy, nothing to prove. He's been there, done that. Lots of em ran from him. All the best to the Tuaman 👍💪
Come on ! Tua, please pay respect to yourself. You n Tyson have got nothing to prove anymore. One more fight too many can send you to the leagues of Gerard McLelland or that of Kim Duk Koo in South Korea.
Love both of them ... i named my son ..Tyson... not Tua..because " Tua " means "Old" in my language 😂✌
Mike avoided David back then and he’ll avoid him again this time.
David over Mike any day!!!!
Yeah I heard he avoided him a couple of times
Mike in ‘85-‘88. After loss to Buster, Mike was no longer the same
Where is this gym? Onehunga?
Yeah bro, 5min wall from onehunga train station.
Would have been an amazing fight to see when they were both young, but Mike is just too old now imo. Tua is still young enough and fit enough to give pretty much anyone hell though.
Tua had a dangerous left hook that’s it. Tyson would have destroyed him
Was his biggest fan, watched him vs Lewis ringside. Lost all my money unfortunately.
David Tua vs Mike Tyson that will be the match of a lifetime to remember not Mike Tyson vs the other fellow that is all over social media lately
I like how Tua trains out in flip flops. He's Samoan to the BONE! 😂
Yall dont need to...its only gonna bring more hate due to time, stupidity and the internet.people from each race eatger gonna act like they better fighters but if they had the mindset of David Tua &Mike Tyson then maybe they could fight but as of right now everyone and i mean everyone needs to stop fighting and comparing whos stronger.
David Tua would have crushed Tyson in the 90s. I don't think Tyson wanted it at the time.
Look sharp uce. Ready to go
Tyson would win against Tua because Tua is not a street fighter would ov been a good fight but at the end of the day its Tyson, much respect to Tua a nz icon
I recon tua will win
The way Tyson looked with Roy jones recently didn’t look too good…yea I don’t think he wants no smoke with tua…they should fought in both of there primes.
Why do people want to make these 2 different era fight. It’s a stupid idea. However if it generates profit for these fighters than I am not interested
Tua would win
Tyson in his prime and Tua in his prime oh my days what a fight that would have been, I would edge it to Tyson but daaaaaaaaamn
Tua & Tyson bring it on!! 🙌
Finally
Won't be a good fight because Mike tyson is a stoney now what about David tua hotboxin with Mike tyson
Man young dudes feet all wrong, needs to turn that back foot in more , and pivot with the right hand .get the right cross pumping on the chick too
Got his boxing jandles on lol he da man
He needs to go on Hotboxing with Mike, sit down and talk shit about life and the universe 😂
Look at Tua I'm telling you he's going to woop Mike Tysons ass believe me
Kinda too late. Would've been awesome if they met each other in the ring at their primes.
Jeezus Those traps!!! Lmfaooo
David Tua is 70 years old and Mike Tyson is 80 years old give me a break🙄
Tua would had destroyed tyson in there primes Tua has a chin of steel
well, Tyson was just in the ring with Roy Jones and he said he was back so it might be something I would want to see. i say go for it!
Tua is not Roy Jones. Tyson at his current age could/will get seriously injured if Tua was remotely serious.
@@erod6468 tyson will whip that island boy ass
Exhibition, you cant KO or go heavy on head shots. Whats the point really?
@@mallafets entertainment
Gladrap must also interview Tyson see what he says. Would be a really nice dance but doubt Tyson would entertain the idea of permanent head injury.
Tyson is already using a wheel-chiar for mobility now and again....he has Sciatica problems....peeps need to realize that this draw-card has fizzled...nufin for mike to prove anymore.........let him relax now
Yeah a Tyson interview
we all know mike will be running the other way 😂
He doesn't look old. Just the white beard
Look at those calf muscles,shit.
Respect to David Tua. This dude is the fkn man
Tua got some good genes , looks the same just a grey beard
Tua, malo le agamalu male fa'aaloalo. Malo fo'i le fai ole faiva ua lauiloa ai Samoa ile lalolagi atoa. Fa'afetai mo le avanoa e fa'atonutonu atu ile tupulaga faia'e e saili se faagatama aua le lumana'i mo le tatou Atunu'u ma ona tagata. We are warriors people from the Sun ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️