Ken Norton vs David Tua. What If?

[BoxBuzz]

Tua would move his head and upper body for 10 second intervals after Duva screamed at him for 10 minutes, and then go back to stalking around flat-footed looking for a KO shot.


And there is more to "bobbing and weaving" than just moving your head. You need to have an effective judgement of timing and move your feet coming in in order to place counters to the body and head. Dempsey understood it, Frazier understood it, Tyson understood it. Tua . . . .not so much.

or at least not so's you'd notice.

[Cojimar 1945]

Norton was older against Shavers and Cooney but the ease with which he was beaten may indicate a similar outcome in his prime. People are criticizing Tua's performances and opponnents but Norton's resume is not exactly outstanding aside from the Ali fights.