Tua vs Ustinov

Ustinov Cruises Past Faded Tua For Landslide Win

Vaise "Bubba" Tuigamala enjoyed a successful pro debut, knocking out Clint Faoi (0-4, 3KO) in two rounds. A right hook was enough to get the job done for Tuigamala (1-0, 0KO), whose father is rugby legend Inga Tuigamala.

Weights: David Tua in Top Form, Drop 110-Pounds

David Tua's heavyweight bout against Alexander Ustinov is living up to its moniker. Billed as 'David versus Goliath', Tua is giving away a weight advantage of more than 25 kgs [55.1-pounds] to the seven foot Belarussian. Tua's weighed in at 107.5 kgs...

Tua's Former Manager Could See Ustinov Get Drilled Fast

David Tua's former manager Kevin Barry believes the leadup to Tua's showdown with Alexander Ustinov has 2009 written all over it and has thrown his vote the way of a Kiwi win in Hamilton on Saturday night. Barry, who went through an ugly split wit...

Tua Hopes Ustinov Win Will Lead To Klitschko Shot

New Zealand heavyweight David Tua could possibly earn a shot at one of the two Klitschko brothers - if he scores a knockout win over Belarus boxer Alexander Ustinov on Saturday. Tua meets Ustinov at Claudelands Arena in Hamilton, a hugely challeng...

Team Ustinov Believe Delay Will Backfire on David Tua

Alexander Ustinov's camp say the delay in fighting David Tua has done them no favours as they fine-tune their preparations for the heavyweight clash in Hamilton on November 16. The 2.02m Belarusian is back in New Zealand, entering his final sparri...

David Tua Promises Top Form For Ustinov Showdown

New Zealand heavyweight David Tua says he has shaken off a calf muscle injury and will fight at a trimmed-down weight against Belarusian Alexander Ustinov next month. Tua is confident the bout in Hamilton on November 16 will see him at his lightes...

Tua-Ustinov Gets Pushed Back To Novemer 16th Date

Promoter David Higgins of Duco Events has announced that David Tua vs. Alexander Ustinov has been postponed until November 16. The fight was originally slated for Claudelands Arena on August 31, but pushed back after Tua picked up a minor grade 1 cal...

Vitali Klitschko Gives His Take on Tua vs. Ustinov Bout

David Tua’s heavyweight comeback has piqued the interest of arguably the greatest fighter of this generation – WBC champion Vitali Klitschko. Vitali, who along with brother Wladimir have dominated the heavyweight division for more than a decade, h...

Tua vs. Ustinov Agreement is Reached For August 31

David Tua is expected to make his comeback against Russian-born giant Alexander Ustinov. Sunday News understands a deal has just been signed off for the 36-year-old Ustinov - ranked 10th in the WBA and seventh in the IBF - to fight Tua in New Zeal...