David Tua vs. Monte Barrett (1st meeting) - Revision history

Slugger at 14:16, 15 October 2012

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			*'''[[WBO]] Asia Pacific Heavyweight Title''' (2nd defense by Tua)
			*'''[[WBO]] Oriental Heavyweight Title''' (2nd defense by Tua)
			*'''Promoter:''' [[Joe DeGuardia]] ([[Star Boxing]])
			*'''Aired On:''' [[Maori TV]] (New Zealand), [[Integrated Sports Media PPV]] (USA), [[Sport Klub]] (Hungary)<br>

			== Bout Summary ==
	This was a close bout, with the crowd in Atlantic City giving both fighters a standing ovation at the end.		This was a close bout, with the crowd in Atlantic City giving both fighters a standing ovation at the end.

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	After the bout, Barrett stated, "I put my best foot forward and did the best I could. I fought to my last breath." Monte felt his deserved to win. "This is one of the things that caused me to retire. The sport is not pure like the fighters."		After the bout, Barrett stated, "I put my best foot forward and did the best I could. I fought to my last breath." Monte felt his deserved to win. "This is one of the things that caused me to retire. The sport is not pure like the fighters."

	Said Tua, "I kept my heart and kept fighting to the end." The bout was broadcast live on Maori T.V. New Zealand. This bout was a defense of [[David Tua]]'s WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental Heavyweight championships. After the bout, Barrett later stated he would return to the ring and agree to a rematch with Tua in New Zealand.		Said Tua, "I kept my heart and kept fighting to the end." The bout was broadcast live on Maori T.V. New Zealand. This bout was a defense of David Tua's WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental Heavyweight championships. After the bout, Barrett later stated he would return to the ring and agree to a rematch with Tua in New Zealand.

	In a unique footnote, both fighters had extraordinary records in Atlantic City bouts: Tua 13-0-1, 12 kayos, Barrett 7-0-1, 5 kayos, a combined knockout percentage of 85%.		In a unique footnote, both fighters had extraordinary records in Atlantic City bouts: Tua 13-0-1, 12 kayos, Barrett 7-0-1, 5 kayos, a combined knockout percentage of 85%.

	== ~~Tua Versus Barrett~~==		== External Links ==
			*Press of Atlantic City account of the bout [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/article_000e0a0d-886b-5277-9a11-bc464b7c72a7.html]
	* Maori Television round 12 video clip including the knockdown and the decision [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/video.cfm?c_id=4&gal_objectid=10659631&gallery_id=112680]		*Press of New Zealand account of the bout with photo of Tua on his back in round 12 [http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/3930494/David-Tua-draws-fight-with-Monte-Barrett]
	* Press of Atlantic City account of the bout [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/article_000e0a0d-886b-5277-9a11-bc464b7c72a7.html]		*Secondsout.com article: Barrett's Last Stand [http://www.secondsout.com/news/main-news/barretts-last-stand]
	* Press of New Zealand account of the bout with photo of Tua on his back in round 12 [http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/3930494/David-Tua-draws-fight-with-Monte-Barrett]		*Tua-Barrett weigh-in and photo [http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/tua-barrett-weigh-in-53064]
	* Secondsout.com article: Barrett's Last Stand [http://www.secondsout.com/news/main-news/barretts-last-stand]
	* Tua-Barrett weigh-in and photo [http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/tua-barrett-weigh-in-53064]

Emaster: moved David Tua vs. Monte Barrett to David Tua vs. Monte Barrett (1st meeting)

2011-08-13T20:49:32Z

moved David Tua vs. Monte Barrett to David Tua vs. Monte Barrett (1st meeting)

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Delisa at 20:12, 8 January 2011

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	This was a close bout, with the crowd in Atlantic City giving both fighters a standing ~~ovationat~~ the end.		This was a close bout, with the crowd in Atlantic City giving both fighters a standing ovation at the end.

	Tua aggressively stalked Barrett ~~with his~~ powerful left hooks ~~all night,~~ but when they did land on Barrett's head, Monte shook them off, fought back and remained determined to win. Barrett countered with a lot of solid jabs which scored and kept moving on good legs, not giving Tua a stationary target. Tua appeared tired after five rounds, while Monte did not, enabling Monte to outbox Tua from that point on with greater and greater accuracy. Monte also switched back and forth from orthodox stance to southpaw, hitting Tua while confusing him and keeping him off balance throughout.		At the outset, Tua aggressively stalked Barrett, throwing powerful left hooks; but when they did land on Barrett's head, Monte shook them off, fought back and remained determined to win. Barrett countered with a lot of solid jabs which scored and kept moving on good legs, not giving Tua a stationary target. Tua appeared tired after five rounds, while Monte did not, enabling Monte to outbox Tua from that point on with greater and greater accuracy. Monte also switched back and forth from orthodox stance to southpaw, hitting Tua while confusing him and keeping him off balance throughout.

	In the tenth, Barrett wobbled Tua with a big right hook and had him in serious trouble. Good argument made for Barrett to perhaps win this decision in his final pro bout, as Tua also had a point taken away for throwing Barrett to the canvas in final round. Landing solid combinations consistently as the twelfth round progressed, Barrett again had Tua in serious trouble. Barrett Right hook-left-right hook combination to the head sent Tua to the canvas flat on his back in the twelve for the first time in his career. Tua beat the count, creating a theoretical 10-7 round for Barrett.		In the tenth, Barrett wobbled Tua with a big right hook and had him in serious trouble. Good argument made for Barrett to perhaps win this decision in his final pro bout, as Tua also had a point taken away for throwing Barrett to the canvas in final round. Landing solid combinations consistently as the twelfth round progressed, Barrett again had Tua in serious trouble. Barrett Right hook-left-right hook combination to the head sent Tua to the canvas flat on his back in the twelve for the first time in his career. Tua beat the count, creating a theoretical 10-7 round for Barrett.

Delisa at 20:11, 8 January 2011

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-In [[Monte Barrett]]'s retirement bout, a close bout through 11 rounds, a draw resulted, with the crowd in Atlantic City giving both fighters a standing ovation. Tua aggressively stalked Barrett with his powerful left hooks all night, but when they did land on Barrett's head, Monte surprisingly shook them off to no effect, fought back with everything he had and remained determined to win. Barrett countered with a lot of solid jabs which scored and kept moving on good legs, not giving Tua a stationary target. Tua appeared tired after five rounds, while Monte did not, enabling Monte to outbox Tua from that point on with greater and greater accuracy. Monte also switched back and forth from orthodox stance to southpaw, hitting Tua while confusing him and keeping him off balance throughout. Good combination by Barrett in the tenth wobbled Tua with a big right hook and had him in serious trouble. Good argument made for Barrett to perhaps win this decision in his final pro bout, as Tua also had a point taken away for throwing Barrett to the canvas in final round. Landing solid combinations consistently as the twelfth round progressed, Barrett again had Tua in serious trouble. Barrett Right hook-left-right hook combination to the head sent Tua to the canvas flat on his back in the twelve for the first time in his career. The crowd roared, but Tua beat the count, creating a theoretical 10-7 round for Barrett. Two judges had in 113-113, resulting in a majority draw. One judge had Tua the winner 115-111. Press observers ringside thought Barrett the winner 114-112 in his final ring appearance. The crowd booed the decision. It was a very close bout overall and appeared difficult to score. After the bout, Barrett stated, "I put my best foot forward and did the best I could. I fought to my last breath." In a unique footnote, both fighters had extraordinary records in Atlantic City bouts: Tua 13-0-1, 12 kayos, Barrett 7-0-1, 5 kayos, a combined knockout percentage of 85%. Good match up. In a show of good sportsmanship, both fighters embraced each other warmly in center ring and chatted after the bout. Monte felt his deserved to win. "This is one of the things that caused me to retire. The sport is not pure like the fighters." Said Tua, "I kept my heart and kept fighting to the end." The bout was broadcast live on Maori T.V. New Zealand. This bout was a defense of [[David Tua]]'s WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental Heavyweight championships. After the bout, Barrett later stated he would return to the ring and agree to a rematch with Tua in New Zealand.
+This was a close bout, with the crowd in Atlantic City giving both fighters a standing ovationat the end.
 == Tua Versus Barrett==

Turpintime at 01:10, 10 October 2010

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	In [[Monte Barrett]]'s retirement bout, a close bout through 11 rounds, a draw resulted, with the crowd in Atlantic City giving both fighters a standing ovation. Tua aggressively stalked Barrett with his powerful left hooks all night, but when they did land on Barrett's head, Monte surprisingly shook them off to no effect, fought back with everything he had and remained determined to win. Barrett countered with a lot of solid jabs which scored and kept moving on good legs, not giving Tua a stationary target. Tua appeared tired after five rounds, while Monte did not, enabling Monte to outbox Tua from that point on with greater and greater accuracy. Monte also switched back and forth from orthodox stance to southpaw, hitting Tua while confusing him and keeping him off balance throughout. Good combination by Barrett in the tenth wobbled Tua with a big right hook and had him in serious trouble. Good argument made for Barrett to perhaps win this decision in his final pro bout, as Tua also had a point taken away for throwing Barrett to the canvas in final round. Landing solid combinations consistently as the twelfth round progressed, Barrett again had Tua in serious trouble. Barrett Right hook-left-right hook combination to the head sent Tua to the canvas flat on his back in the twelve for the first time in his career. The crowd roared, but Tua beat the count, creating a theoretical 10-7 round for Barrett. Two judges had in 113-113, resulting in a majority draw. One judge had Tua the winner 115-111. Press observers ringside thought Barrett the winner 114-112 in his final ring appearance. The crowd booed the decision. It was a very close bout overall and appeared difficult to score. After the bout, Barrett stated, "I put my best foot forward and did the best I could. I fought to my last breath." In a unique footnote, both fighters had extraordinary records in Atlantic City bouts: Tua 13-0-1, 12 kayos, Barrett 7-0-1, 5 kayos, a combined knockout percentage of 85%. Good match up. In a show of good sportsmanship, both fighters embraced each other warmly in center ring and chatted after the bout. Monte felt his deserved to win. "This is one of the things that caused me to retire. The sport is not pure like the fighters." Said Tua, "I kept my heart and kept fighting to the end." The bout was broadcast live on Maori T.V. New Zealand. This bout was a defense of [[David Tua]]'s WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental Heavyweight championships.		In [[Monte Barrett]]'s retirement bout, a close bout through 11 rounds, a draw resulted, with the crowd in Atlantic City giving both fighters a standing ovation. Tua aggressively stalked Barrett with his powerful left hooks all night, but when they did land on Barrett's head, Monte surprisingly shook them off to no effect, fought back with everything he had and remained determined to win. Barrett countered with a lot of solid jabs which scored and kept moving on good legs, not giving Tua a stationary target. Tua appeared tired after five rounds, while Monte did not, enabling Monte to outbox Tua from that point on with greater and greater accuracy. Monte also switched back and forth from orthodox stance to southpaw, hitting Tua while confusing him and keeping him off balance throughout. Good combination by Barrett in the tenth wobbled Tua with a big right hook and had him in serious trouble. Good argument made for Barrett to perhaps win this decision in his final pro bout, as Tua also had a point taken away for throwing Barrett to the canvas in final round. Landing solid combinations consistently as the twelfth round progressed, Barrett again had Tua in serious trouble. Barrett Right hook-left-right hook combination to the head sent Tua to the canvas flat on his back in the twelve for the first time in his career. The crowd roared, but Tua beat the count, creating a theoretical 10-7 round for Barrett. Two judges had in 113-113, resulting in a majority draw. One judge had Tua the winner 115-111. Press observers ringside thought Barrett the winner 114-112 in his final ring appearance. The crowd booed the decision. It was a very close bout overall and appeared difficult to score. After the bout, Barrett stated, "I put my best foot forward and did the best I could. I fought to my last breath." In a unique footnote, both fighters had extraordinary records in Atlantic City bouts: Tua 13-0-1, 12 kayos, Barrett 7-0-1, 5 kayos, a combined knockout percentage of 85%. Good match up. In a show of good sportsmanship, both fighters embraced each other warmly in center ring and chatted after the bout. Monte felt his deserved to win. "This is one of the things that caused me to retire. The sport is not pure like the fighters." Said Tua, "I kept my heart and kept fighting to the end." The bout was broadcast live on Maori T.V. New Zealand. This bout was a defense of [[David Tua]]'s WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental Heavyweight championships. After the bout, Barrett later stated he would return to the ring and agree to a rematch with Tua in New Zealand.

	== Tua Versus Barrett==		== Tua Versus Barrett==

Slugger: moved Fight:1512997 to David Tua vs. Monte Barrett

2010-07-19T17:26:51Z

moved Fight:1512997 to David Tua vs. Monte Barrett

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Turpintime at 17:19, 18 July 2010

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	In [[Monte Barrett]]'s retirement bout, a close bout through 11 rounds, a draw resulted, with the crowd in Atlantic City giving both fighters a standing ovation. Tua aggressively stalked Barrett with his powerful left hooks all night, but when they did land on Barrett's head, Monte surprisingly shook them off to no effect, fought back with everything he had and remained determined to win. Barrett countered with a lot of solid jabs which scored and kept moving on good legs, not giving Tua a stationary target. Tua appeared tired after five rounds, while Monte did not, enabling Monte to outbox Tua from that point on with greater and greater accuracy. Monte also switched back and forth from orthodox stance to southpaw, hitting Tua while confusing him and keeping him off balance throughout. Good combination by Barrett in the tenth wobbled Tua with a big right hook and had him in serious trouble. Good argument made for Barrett to perhaps win this decision in his final pro bout, as Tua also had a point taken away for throwing Barrett to the canvas in final round. Landing solid combinations consistently as the twelfth round progressed, Barrett again had Tua in serious trouble. Barrett Right hook-left-right hook combination to the head sent Tua to the canvas flat on his back in the twelve for the first time in his career. The crowd roared, but Tua beat the count, creating a theoretical 10-7 round for Barrett. Two judges had in 113-113, resulting in a majority draw. One judge had Tua the winner 115-111. Press observers ringside thought Barrett the winner 114-112 in his final ring appearance. The crowd booed the decision. It was a very close bout overall and appeared difficult to score. After the bout, Barrett stated, "I put my best foot forward and did the best I could. I fought to my last breath." In a unique footnote, both fighters had extraordinary records in Atlantic City bouts: Tua 13-0-1, 12 kayos, Barrett 7-0-1, 5 kayos, a combined knockout percentage of 85%. Good match up. In a show of good sportsmanship, both fighters embraced each other warmly in center ring and chatted after the bout. Monte felt his deserved to win. "This is one of the things that caused me to retire. The sport is not pure like the fighters." Said Tua, "I kept my heart and kept fighting to the end." The bout was broadcast live on Maori T.V. New Zealand.		In [[Monte Barrett]]'s retirement bout, a close bout through 11 rounds, a draw resulted, with the crowd in Atlantic City giving both fighters a standing ovation. Tua aggressively stalked Barrett with his powerful left hooks all night, but when they did land on Barrett's head, Monte surprisingly shook them off to no effect, fought back with everything he had and remained determined to win. Barrett countered with a lot of solid jabs which scored and kept moving on good legs, not giving Tua a stationary target. Tua appeared tired after five rounds, while Monte did not, enabling Monte to outbox Tua from that point on with greater and greater accuracy. Monte also switched back and forth from orthodox stance to southpaw, hitting Tua while confusing him and keeping him off balance throughout. Good combination by Barrett in the tenth wobbled Tua with a big right hook and had him in serious trouble. Good argument made for Barrett to perhaps win this decision in his final pro bout, as Tua also had a point taken away for throwing Barrett to the canvas in final round. Landing solid combinations consistently as the twelfth round progressed, Barrett again had Tua in serious trouble. Barrett Right hook-left-right hook combination to the head sent Tua to the canvas flat on his back in the twelve for the first time in his career. The crowd roared, but Tua beat the count, creating a theoretical 10-7 round for Barrett. Two judges had in 113-113, resulting in a majority draw. One judge had Tua the winner 115-111. Press observers ringside thought Barrett the winner 114-112 in his final ring appearance. The crowd booed the decision. It was a very close bout overall and appeared difficult to score. After the bout, Barrett stated, "I put my best foot forward and did the best I could. I fought to my last breath." In a unique footnote, both fighters had extraordinary records in Atlantic City bouts: Tua 13-0-1, 12 kayos, Barrett 7-0-1, 5 kayos, a combined knockout percentage of 85%. Good match up. In a show of good sportsmanship, both fighters embraced each other warmly in center ring and chatted after the bout. Monte felt his deserved to win. "This is one of the things that caused me to retire. The sport is not pure like the fighters." Said Tua, "I kept my heart and kept fighting to the end." The bout was broadcast live on Maori T.V. New Zealand. This bout was a defense of [[David Tua]]'s WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental Heavyweight championships.

	== Tua Versus Barrett==		== Tua Versus Barrett==

Turpintime at 17:16, 18 July 2010

2010-07-18T17:16:28Z

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	* Press of Atlantic City account of the bout [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/article_000e0a0d-886b-5277-9a11-bc464b7c72a7.html]		* Press of Atlantic City account of the bout [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/article_000e0a0d-886b-5277-9a11-bc464b7c72a7.html]
	* Press of New Zealand account of the bout with photo of Tua on his back in round 12 [http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/3930494/David-Tua-draws-fight-with-Monte-Barrett]		* Press of New Zealand account of the bout with photo of Tua on his back in round 12 [http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/3930494/David-Tua-draws-fight-with-Monte-Barrett]
			* Secondsout.com article: Barrett's Last Stand [http://www.secondsout.com/news/main-news/barretts-last-stand]
	* Tua-Barrett weigh-in and photo [http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/tua-barrett-weigh-in-53064]		* Tua-Barrett weigh-in and photo [http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/tua-barrett-weigh-in-53064]

Turpintime at 17:12, 18 July 2010

2010-07-18T17:12:56Z

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	* Maori Television round 12 video clip including the knockdown and the decision [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/video.cfm?c_id=4&gal_objectid=10659631&gallery_id=112680]		* Maori Television round 12 video clip including the knockdown and the decision [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/video.cfm?c_id=4&gal_objectid=10659631&gallery_id=112680]
	* Press of Atlantic City ~~Account~~ of the ~~Bout~~ [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/article_000e0a0d-886b-5277-9a11-bc464b7c72a7.html]		* Press of Atlantic City account of the bout [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/article_000e0a0d-886b-5277-9a11-bc464b7c72a7.html]
			* Press of New Zealand account of the bout with photo of Tua on his back in round 12 [http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/3930494/David-Tua-draws-fight-with-Monte-Barrett]
	* Tua-Barrett weigh-in and photo [http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/tua-barrett-weigh-in-53064]		* Tua-Barrett weigh-in and photo [http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/tua-barrett-weigh-in-53064]

Turpintime at 17:11, 18 July 2010

2010-07-18T17:11:29Z

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	In Monte Barrett's retirement bout, a close bout through 11 rounds, a draw resulted, with the crowd in Atlantic City giving both fighters a standing ovation. Tua aggressively stalked Barrett with his powerful left hooks all night, but when they did land on Barrett's head, Monte surprisingly shook them off to no effect, fought back with everything he had and remained determined to win. Barrett countered with a lot of solid jabs which scored and kept moving on good legs, not giving Tua a stationary target. Tua appeared tired after five rounds, while Monte did not, enabling Monte to outbox Tua from that point on with greater and greater accuracy. Monte also switched back and forth from orthodox stance to southpaw, hitting Tua while confusing him and keeping him off balance throughout. Good combination by Barrett in the tenth wobbled Tua with a big right hook and had him in serious trouble. Good argument made for Barrett to perhaps win this decision in his final pro bout, as Tua also had a point taken away for throwing Barrett to the canvas in final round. Landing solid combinations consistently as the twelfth round progressed, Barrett again had Tua in serious trouble. Barrett Right hook-left-right hook combination to the head sent Tua to the canvas flat on his back in the twelve for the first time in his career. The crowd roared, but Tua beat the count, creating a theoretical 10-7 round for Barrett. Two judges had in 113-113, resulting in a majority draw. One judge had Tua the winner 115-111. Press observers ringside thought Barrett the winner 114-112 in his final ring appearance. The crowd booed the decision. It was a very close bout overall and appeared difficult to score. After the bout, Barrett stated, "I put my best foot forward and did the best I could. I fought to my last breath." In a unique footnote, both fighters had extraordinary records in Atlantic City bouts: Tua 13-0-1, 12 kayos, Barrett 7-0-1, 5 kayos, a combined knockout percentage of 85%. Good match up. In a show of good sportsmanship, both fighters embraced each other warmly in center ring and chatted after the bout. Monte felt his deserved to win. "This is one of the things that caused me to retire. The sport is not pure like the fighters." Said Tua, "I kept my heart and kept fighting to the end." The bout was broadcast live on Maori T.V. New Zealand.		In [[Monte Barrett]]'s retirement bout, a close bout through 11 rounds, a draw resulted, with the crowd in Atlantic City giving both fighters a standing ovation. Tua aggressively stalked Barrett with his powerful left hooks all night, but when they did land on Barrett's head, Monte surprisingly shook them off to no effect, fought back with everything he had and remained determined to win. Barrett countered with a lot of solid jabs which scored and kept moving on good legs, not giving Tua a stationary target. Tua appeared tired after five rounds, while Monte did not, enabling Monte to outbox Tua from that point on with greater and greater accuracy. Monte also switched back and forth from orthodox stance to southpaw, hitting Tua while confusing him and keeping him off balance throughout. Good combination by Barrett in the tenth wobbled Tua with a big right hook and had him in serious trouble. Good argument made for Barrett to perhaps win this decision in his final pro bout, as Tua also had a point taken away for throwing Barrett to the canvas in final round. Landing solid combinations consistently as the twelfth round progressed, Barrett again had Tua in serious trouble. Barrett Right hook-left-right hook combination to the head sent Tua to the canvas flat on his back in the twelve for the first time in his career. The crowd roared, but Tua beat the count, creating a theoretical 10-7 round for Barrett. Two judges had in 113-113, resulting in a majority draw. One judge had Tua the winner 115-111. Press observers ringside thought Barrett the winner 114-112 in his final ring appearance. The crowd booed the decision. It was a very close bout overall and appeared difficult to score. After the bout, Barrett stated, "I put my best foot forward and did the best I could. I fought to my last breath." In a unique footnote, both fighters had extraordinary records in Atlantic City bouts: Tua 13-0-1, 12 kayos, Barrett 7-0-1, 5 kayos, a combined knockout percentage of 85%. Good match up. In a show of good sportsmanship, both fighters embraced each other warmly in center ring and chatted after the bout. Monte felt his deserved to win. "This is one of the things that caused me to retire. The sport is not pure like the fighters." Said Tua, "I kept my heart and kept fighting to the end." The bout was broadcast live on Maori T.V. New Zealand.

	== Tua Versus Barrett==		== Tua Versus Barrett==