25 Years Ago Today – When David Tua Blasted John Ruiz Into A Frightening State Of Unconsciousness In 19-Seconds

25 Years Ago Today - When David Tua Blasted John Ruiz Into A Frightening State Of Unconsciousness In 19-Seconds

A blistering combination of violent hooks, most of them landing flush, this in a veritable eyeblink, the entire fight over in just 19 seconds. This was the way it was on March 15, 1996, when a young and unbeaten Samoan heavyweight prospect burst onto the world stage in a frighteningly exciting fashion.… read more “25 Years Ago Today – When David Tua Blasted John Ruiz Into A Frightening State Of Unconsciousness In 19-Seconds”

20 Years Ago: When Lennox Lewis Beat David Tua In A Fight Tua’s Dad Couldn’t Stop Watching

20 Years Ago: When Lennox Lewis Beat David Tua In A Fight Tua's Dad Couldn't Stop Watching

It was 20 years ago today…… it sounds like a line from a great song by the greatest band of them all, The Beatles. But the 20 years ago today this article refers to, is the time when a masterful boxing performance was put on by heavyweight king Lennox Lewis as he defended his world title against the ultra-dangerous David Tua.… read more “20 Years Ago: When Lennox Lewis Beat David Tua In A Fight Tua’s Dad Couldn’t Stop Watching”