David Tua
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Name: David Tua
Alias: Tuaman
Birth Name: Mafaufau Sita
Hometown: Auckland, New Zealand
Birthplace: Faleasiu, Samoa
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 178cm
Reach: 178cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record
Trainers: Kevin Barry (1992-2003), Roger Bloodworth (2003-2013)
Manager: Kevin Barry (1992-2003)
Promoters: Dan Goossen and Matt Tinley (America Presents Inc.), Cedric Kushner (2002-?)
David Tua Photo Gallery
Amateur Career
- 1990 won the Oceanian Championships in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
- 1991 3rd place at the World Championships in Sydney, Australia.
- Defeated Mikael Lindblad (Sweden) PTS (24-17)
- Lost to Felix Savon RSCH-1
- 1992 won the Oceanian Championships/Olympics Trials in Apia, Western Samoa.
- 1992 won the Heavyweight bronze medal representing New Zealand at the Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Results were:
- Defeated Jose Ortega (Spain) RSCH-2
- Defeated Vojtech Ruckschloss (Czech Republic) RSC-3
- Lost to David Izonritei (Nigeria) PTS (7-12)
Titles held as a professional
Date | Titles Held Professional | Defenses Title | Active Champion |
---|---|---|---|
2009 | WBO Oriental heavyweight | ||
2009 | WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight | ||
2002 | WBC - NABF heavyweight | ||
1998 | IBF - USBA heavyweight | ||
1998 | IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight | ||
1996 | WBC International heavyweight |
Awards
- New Zealand Boxing Awards Hall of fame (2019)