Tua Signs Card, Becomes Member of J.A.B.

02.07 - Heavyweight contender David Tua signed a union card today joining the likes of Derrick "Smoke" Gainer and over 100 other boxers in the Joint Association of Boxers (J.A.B.). J.A.B. co-Founder Eddie Mustafa Muhammad who is also J.A.B.'s national organizer said, "This is just another step for J.A.B. in gaining legitimacy. When big time boxers like David Tua join the union, people stand up and take notice."

Tua has compiled a record of 39-3 with 34 KO's. The hard hitting Tua has had impressive knockout wins along the way against Hassim Rahman and John Ruiz. J.A.B. is affiliated with International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

At a press conference in May, Teamsters General President James Hoffa, Jr. expressed his support for the union, "Every other sport is organized, now boxers will be organized. Boxers need health insurance. Boxers need pensions. Boxers need to get a fair share of the proceeds for their labor. The Teamsters are committed to turning their dream of economic and health security into a reality."