Boxing: Tua and Cameron weigh in

Boxers David Tua and Shane Cameron face off at the final press conference. Photo / Dean Purcell

The final public formalities for the heavyweight boxing showdown between David Tua and Shane Cameron were completed in Hamilton today with the official weigh-in.

The pair step into the ring at Mystery Creek tomorrow night for a bout seen as dealing a likely knockout blow to the world title ambitions of the loser.

Tua, 37, weighed in at 107.8kg, after having been at 134kg before beginning preparations for the contest, which comes two years after he was last in action.

Cameron, 31, tipped the scales at 103.5kg.

Tua, who has fought once before for the world title, has had 53 fights for a record of 49 wins (42 by knockout), three loss and one drew.

Cameron, ranked No 7 in the world by the WBO, has had 24 bouts for 23 wins (20 by KO) and one loss (by KO).

He is putting up his WBO Asia-Pacific and Oriental heavyweight championship belts against Tua.

- NZPA

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