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A thoughtful David Tua reacts to his auntie's death in the Samoa Tsunami during a press conference for his upcoming fight - Source: Photosport -
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Boxer David Tua has revealed his auntie is one of the victims of the tsunami in Samoa.
Tua, who was born in Apia, is preparing to fight Shane Cameron in a heavyweight bout in Hamilton on Saturday night.
Tua says he had only just learned that his auntie had been swept away in the tsunami and says he has dedicated his fight against Cameron to her.
He says he did not know the exact circumstances around the death of his aunt, whom he referred to as Mrs Carr and who had hotel-style accommodation in Samoa.
"It's a sad thing that can happen to anyone," he says.
"For me, I think it will make me stronger. The reality is that these things happen, but I think we need to be strong for the living.
Cameron, who attended a pre-bout media conference in Auckland with Tua on Wednesday afternoon, passed on his condolences.
"I'm sorry to hear about your family," he says.
"It's not a nice thing to happen to anyone's family.
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