11-22-2014, 10:59 AM
Thanks Cali. Here's the article:
Kiwi David Tua plans to return to boxing ring
LIAM NAPIER
MEAN MACHINE: David Tua fancies another few rounds in the ring it seems.
The winner of tonight's Super8 main event between heavyweights Shane Cameron and Kali Meehan could be pitted against David Tua next year.
Cameron and Meehan square off at the North Shore Events Centre on a card that also sees leading Kiwi cruiserweight David Aloua take on rugged Australian Anthony McCracken in a rematch of their 2012 brawl - won via split decision by Aloua.
Of the eight cruiserweights contesting the Super8 tournament, which features a $154,000 prize pool, Australian Brad Pitt and Samoan Vitalie Soi are the favoured contenders to progress to the final from opposing sides of the draw.
Meehan's son, 19-year-old Sydney Roosters back-rower Willis, also faces a tough test in his pro debut against Will Quarrie. Ultimately, though, Cameron and Meehan will take centre stage. And if they needed any added motivation, Tua may have provided it.
Following his one-sided loss to towering Belarusian Alexander Ustinov 12 months ago, Tua declared his heart was no longer in the sport.
But on his 41st birthday yesterday, Tua revealed he was in talks with Sky Arena to fight the winner of Cameron-Meehan next year.
Tua indicated issues surrounding his personal life contributed to his underwhelming performance against Ustinov and said he was genuine about coming out of retirement.
"It's something I've been thinking about straight after the last fight. There were a lot of things happening in my personal life, so it was hard to put a definite answer on it," Tua said.
"Everything is all clear now and I think it's time to get back into it. Everything I say I speak from the heart; I don't just say things to promote the event.
"Yeah, it's realistic. I'm going to try and sort out a few bits and pieces for next year and then make a definite decision."
- The Dominion Post
Kiwi David Tua plans to return to boxing ring
LIAM NAPIER
MEAN MACHINE: David Tua fancies another few rounds in the ring it seems.
The winner of tonight's Super8 main event between heavyweights Shane Cameron and Kali Meehan could be pitted against David Tua next year.
Cameron and Meehan square off at the North Shore Events Centre on a card that also sees leading Kiwi cruiserweight David Aloua take on rugged Australian Anthony McCracken in a rematch of their 2012 brawl - won via split decision by Aloua.
Of the eight cruiserweights contesting the Super8 tournament, which features a $154,000 prize pool, Australian Brad Pitt and Samoan Vitalie Soi are the favoured contenders to progress to the final from opposing sides of the draw.
Meehan's son, 19-year-old Sydney Roosters back-rower Willis, also faces a tough test in his pro debut against Will Quarrie. Ultimately, though, Cameron and Meehan will take centre stage. And if they needed any added motivation, Tua may have provided it.
Following his one-sided loss to towering Belarusian Alexander Ustinov 12 months ago, Tua declared his heart was no longer in the sport.
But on his 41st birthday yesterday, Tua revealed he was in talks with Sky Arena to fight the winner of Cameron-Meehan next year.
Tua indicated issues surrounding his personal life contributed to his underwhelming performance against Ustinov and said he was genuine about coming out of retirement.
"It's something I've been thinking about straight after the last fight. There were a lot of things happening in my personal life, so it was hard to put a definite answer on it," Tua said.
"Everything is all clear now and I think it's time to get back into it. Everything I say I speak from the heart; I don't just say things to promote the event.
"Yeah, it's realistic. I'm going to try and sort out a few bits and pieces for next year and then make a definite decision."
- The Dominion Post