Tua defeats Hawkins!

By Matt Richardson

Former heavyweight title challenger David Tua (47-3, 40 KOs) scored his fifth straight win with a ten round unanimous decision over Robert Hawkins (21-6, 7 KOs) Thursday night at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The bout was competitive all the way through, as reflected by two of the cards 96-94, 96-94. The third card was an out of line 99-91.