Just watched the heavy weight boxing fight between David “The Tuaminator” Tua verses Friday “The Thirteenth” Ahunanya. After the full 12 rounds a unanimous decision was given to Tua.

While the fight was perhaps not as spectacular as one ending in a K.O. it had some great lessons.

Both fighters went into the fight with a good game plan and pretty much stuck to it. Ahunanya was determined to keep moving and upset the Tuaminator’s rhythm. A strategy he used to good effect.  Tua prepared to go the full 12 rounds and looked like he was fit enough to go another 5 or 6 at the end of the match.

Tua worked the body of Ahunanya and tried to wear him down to allow for the big punch finish that is his signature.  Unfortunately for Tua, Ahunanya was up to the punishment.

The lessons to learn are that good preparation is unbeatable.  Doing your homework is also essential.  Both fighters knew the weaknesses of their opponent. Fighting to the plan, even when things aren’t going the way you anticipated is the only way to succeed.

Keep a cool head and fight your own game. Do not let circumstances rattle you.