Summary: That was a controversial ending result. Tua on his frustration, starts swinging hard on the 12th round but Barrett was able to knock him down, which is first time in Tua's career. Also Tua looses a point when he throw Barrett to the canvas. Barrett announce his retirement after these fight.
Another action pack heavyweight match will take place as David Tua faces Monte Barrett. The Tua-Barrett fight had been tentatively scheduled for July 17 in Atlanta City.
David Tua (51-3-1, 43 KO's) rated No. 2 by the WBO, remain the top and most dangerous contender in the heavyweight title today. It's been eight years since his last fought where he is undefeated in 13 fights. Tua has never been put on the canvas as a professional. Shane Cameron and Friday Ahunanya were also beaten by Tua.
"I’m delighted to be fighting in the U.S. again," Tua commented.
The former heavyweight contender Monte Barrett (39-9, 20 KO's) is also unbeaten in his last 7 games with 5 KOs that includes Odlanier Solis and David Haye.
