After dropping a unanimous decision to Alexander Ustinov last night in New Zealand, former heavyweight contender David Tua has decided to call it a day,
At the age of 40 and in need of money, Tua believed he had what it takes to make one final run at the brass ring.
He was wrong. He did not.
?I did the best I could,? Tua said after the fight. ?I actually got myself into great shape, because I believed I could do this and I believed that the fire still burns.
?But sad to say, my heart?s not in it anymore. It?s time for me to try something else. There will be two people at home right now who will be happy with this decision?my mum and dad.
?That?s it for David Tua.?
Tuaman retires with a record of 52-5-2 with 43 KOs. Not too shabby. Not too shabby at all.
