Boxing: Tua's next opponent confirmed

David Tua

A 40-year-old boxing journeyman has been confirmed as the next opponent of New Zealand boxer David Tua.

The Tuaman is set to get back in the ring on July 27 our time in the United States against heavyweight Edward Gutierrez.

Gutierrez only turned pro four years ago and has a record of 15 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw.

Sixteen of his 18 bouts have been in his home state of Illinois, most of them at local hotels.

- NEWSTALK ZB