The Samoan-New Zealand former heavyweight was famed for his knockout power and explosive style.
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David Tua had fans cringing after savagely eating a coconutCredit: Instagram / davidtuafaumuinatoaletai
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Tua ripped the coconut skin off with his teethCredit: Instagram / davidtuafaumuinatoaletai
Tua was fearless in his approach in the ring until he retired in 2013.
He still lives in Auckland and loves to keep in shape – even when he is not in the gym training.
And one recent trip to the beach went viral as Tua was seen ripping off coconut skin using his teeth.
He then cracked the coconut in half with his hand before taking a swig from the fresh water.
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But fans could not help but look away, as one said: “My teeth hurt from watching this.”
Another added: “He got some strong ass teeth.”
One joked: “Look at the way this motherf***er rips into that coconut.”
Another simply put: “That’s savage.”
Will AJ vs Fury actually happen?
SunSport boxing correspondent Wally Downes Jr answers the big questions around Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury finally facing each other…
Could we finally see Fury vs AJ this year?
Simply: Yes.
Simply: No.
The rules, rankings, sanctioning bodies and broadcast and promotional disputes are all irrelevant when this much money is thrown at prize fighting.
How would it work?
It feels like the winner of Fury vs Usyk on May 18 will fight AJ as soon after as possible.
There is a rematch clause in the current deal for Britain’s WBC champ and Ukraine’s WBA, IBF and WBO king to meet and decide the first undisputed ruler for 25 years.
But it seems certain the belts will fragment afterwards – with a string of mandatory challengers due their crack at the four separate belts – so the clamour for AJ vs the winner might be bigger than the demand for a rerun for fewer belts.
Where would it happen?
It feels like every major fight is now going to happen in Saudi Arabia.
But don’t rule out a potential Fury vs Ngannou clash taking place at Wembley stadium.
It seems like the Saudis are keen to eventually host shows in the UK and that fight, at the home of football, would be some debut.
If Usyk topples the Gypsy King then the hype for him to face AJ for a third time will be far less intense.
Why this time?
It feels like we have twice come close to seeing the clash but there were simply too many hurdles and disputes in the way – similar to the way AJ vs Wilder still hasn’t happened.
But with Alalshikh now making Hearn’s Matchroom and Warren’s Queensberry play nice and letting Sky Sports, TNT and DAZN share the shows, there is far less to fight over in the boardroom and loads on to battle for in the ring.
And if Fury beats Usyk and rightfully demands a huge percentage of an overdue Joshua meeting, then the Saudi’s have the cash and the clout to hand him 99 per cent of the pie – to massage his ego and bank balance – and hand AJ as much extra dough as needed to keep everyone sweet.
Who wins?
If Fury sets up an AJ clash by beating Oleksandr Usyk – the mathematics and stats make it clear only a maniac would back Joshua to triumph in the all-English clash.
Usyk dominated AJ over two one-sided fights, on foreign soil.
The Watford man has enjoyed a spike in form and respect since linking up with new trainer Ben Davison but a 20st 6ft 9in Fury – who has just slayed the gap-toothed southpaw – would be almost invincible.
But in any major football derby or cup final the formbook is often aimed out of the window. And perhaps a rejuvenated hungry AJ could be too much for an undisputed and fulfilled Fury to handle.
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Tua, now 51, was a national amateur boxing champion who went to the 1992 Olympics and won bronze.
And as a professional he had memorable bouts against Lennox Lewis, Michael Moorer and Hasim Rahman.
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But he never got his hands on the heavyweight title, leaving the sport as one of the most popular stars to have never won gold.
His last fight was a points loss to Alexander Ustinov in 2013, leaving the sport at 52–5–2 having NEVER been knocked out.
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Tua fought the likes of Lennox LewisCredit: AFP
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He remains in great shape even in retirement
