When we talk about boxing, we immediately remember those who became champions! Looking back at the heavyweights of the last decade of the 20th century, names like Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, and the Klitschko brothers come to mind. However, they weren't the only ones delivering spectacular fights and dominating their opponents. Some boxers came incredibly close to winning a championship title and demanded respect from everyone without exception. One such boxer was the Samoan-born David Tua.
Tua, possessing a physique typical of Polynesians, was not tall but had an athletic build. This largely compensated for his lack of height and reach, and his leaping left hook made many, including the famous Lennox Lewis, tremble in fear. Throughout his professional career, Tua fought 59 bouts, winning 52, with 43 ending in knockouts. Broken bones, agonizing pain, and deep slumber-that's how one can describe the power of this boxer. But why did Tua never reach the pinnacle of boxing, and where did he draw his strength from? You'll learn about this and much more in this episode as we fully immerse ourselves in the history of the Samoan monster and witness the most terrifying knockouts of this beast.
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