"The
Tuaman" Returns!
David Tua vs Cisse Salif, October 21 on PPV
The “Heavyweight
Heat” show on August 26, 2005 shook the walls of the brand
new Hard Rock Live Arena with a hi-octane brand of world-class boxing
action. But next month, one man will step into that very same ring
with one intention – to tear the roof off.
His name? David
Tua.
On Friday, October
21, Seminole Warriors Boxing, in association with Cedric Kushner
Promotions, is pleased to announce the latest installment of the
Hard Knocks at the Hard Rock series, “Rumble at the Rock”,
featuring the United States return of one of the sport’s most
electrifying fighters, David “The Tuaman” Tua will face
one of his toughest challenges to date in 6 foot 4 bomber Cisse
“Cool C” Salif.
This ten round
heavyweight clash, which headlines an unforgettable night of professional
boxing, will air live on pay-per-view from the Hard Rock Live Arena
in Hollywood, Florida. Suggested retail price is $24.95.
Doors open at
6.30pm and the first bell rings at 7.30pm.
“On our
first pay-per-view show on August 26, gave fans everything they
could possibly want on a fight card; top contenders, rising stars,
explosive knockouts and stirring comebacks,” said Leon Margules,
Executive Director of Seminole Warriors Boxing “With David
Tua and Cisse Salif heading up our October 21st show, boxing fans
should expect more of the same.”
Born in Samoa,
David Tua (43-3-1, 38 KOs) is no stranger to fight aficionados world
wide. Perhaps the hardest punching heavyweight of modern times,
the pride of South Auckland, New Zealand takes no prisoners once
the bell rings, something some of his more high-profile victims
– Michael Moorer, Fres Oquendo, Hasim Rahman, and Oleg Maskaev
would attest to. Outside of the ring, the 32-year-old “Tuaman”
is one of the sport’s class acts, always willing to talk with
fans or lend a helping hand to those less fortunate. A former heavyweight
title challenger who went 12 rounds with Lennox Lewis while injured,
Tua returned to the ring in 2005 after a two-year layoff and showed
that his power was still as potent as ever as he stopped Talmadge
Griffis in ten rounds. On October 21, Tua fights in a United States
ring for the first time since 2003, and he’s determined to
show all fight fans that he’s back and better than ever.
Standing in
his way will be hard-hitting New Yorker Cisse Salif (17-4-2, 16
KOs), who will enter the ring with an over six-inch height advantage
over Tua, making it a hard climb for the New Zealander. The fact
that Salif also has dynamite in his gloves doesn’t bode well
for Tua, who will be facing a fighter riding a three fight knockout
streak and whose last seven wins have all ended before the final
bell. When October 21st rolls around, Salif knows that he is one
victory away from the world rankings, an enticing possibility for
any fighter.
“It’s
a blessing for me to be in this position and I’m thrilled
to be back fighting in the United States,” said Tua. “Respectfully,
I know Cisse Salif will come with his best and he’s a tough
fighter, but I’m determined to fight my way back up the ladder
to the heavyweight championship, and this fight is just another
rung on that ladder.”
“This
is the big fight that I’ve waited my entire career for, and
I’m not going to let this opportunity slip away,” said
Salif. “David Tua is in for the surprise of his life on October
21st, and I will be victorious.”
Undercard bouts
will be announced at a later date…
Tickets are
on sale now for Hard Knocks at the Hard Rock – “Rumble
at the Rock” They are priced at $150, $100, and $50. For more
information please call 954.523.3309 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
For more information
on Seminole Warriors Boxing, log on to www.warriorsboxing.com
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