David Tua vs Shane Cameron

David Tua vs Shane Cameron, billed as Fight of the Century was a boxing match between David Tua and Shane Cameron. This is considered the biggest boxing event in New Zealand history with a million dollar purse. It took place on 3 October 2009 at Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton, New Zealand. Tua won the fight by knockout 20 seconds into the second round. The event was promoted by David Higgins and John McRae of Duco Events.

Fight of the Century
Date3 October 2009
VenueMystery Creek Events Centre
Title(s) on the lineWBO Asia Pacific & WBO Oriental Heavyweight titles
Tale of the tape
Boxer David Tua Shane Cameron
Nickname Tuaman The Mountain Warrior
Hometown Faleasiu, Samoa Gisborne, New Zealand
Purse $500,000 $500,000
Pre-fight record 49-3-1 23-1-0
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 107.8 kg (238 lb) 103.5 kg (228 lb)
Recognition None WBO Asia Pacific, WBO Oriental Heavyweight and IBF Pan Pacific Heavyweight titles
WBO ranked 6th, IBF ranked 15th
Result
David Tua win by Knockout, 20 seconds into the 2nd round
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