Klitschko-Peter: Why Samuel Will Defeat Vitali
September 30th, 2008
By Jim Dower: It’s been four years since Vitali Klitschko (35-2, 34 KOs) last saw action in the ring, and on October 11th he’s going to try and accomplish what rarely has been done before by winning a title after years of inactivity, without one warm up match in between when he challenges WBC champion Samuel Peter in Germany. Klitschko, the older brother of IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, recently said, “I don’t need warm-up for fights.” However, that’s probably just a convenient excuse on his part to avoid a risky tune-up fight from which he would very likely end up hurting himself for the umpteenth time, and end up having to cancel the fight. Tune-up fights are important, no matter what he says.
Peter, probably the hardest puncher in all boxing at this time, is a one-man wrecking machine with explosive power in each fist, and who has more than enough strength to put down the aging Klitschko even with a glancing blow. Although Peter isn’t infallible, and has only passable boxing skills, his power makes him one of the best in the division, if not the best. He’s matured a lot since being defeated by Wladimir Klitschko in a 12-round decision loss in 2005, and has worked on his glaring weaknesses – his stamina, defense and lack of a jab.
He now has much better defense, an extraordinary jab and a lot better stamina than he several years ago. If you want proof of that, you only need to take a look at his recent fight with Jameel McCline in which Peter was knocked down several times in the early rounds, yet came back to defeat McCline by a decision. Peter’s stamina is probably going to be the X-factor in his fight with Vitali, because most boxing experts feel that Klitschko will look good for a minimum of four to six rounds, and then quickly began to fade badly.
You can expect to see the Nigerian rally at that point, and take the fight to the tired-looking Ukrainian fighter, and possibly stop him by the 9th or 10th. In terms of skills, this fight is a no-contest. Vitali has the much better overall skills, but he’s now 37 years old, and has been out of the sport for way too long to compete with a fighter with as much power and determination as Peter has. If this was a fighter with a weaker chin, someone like David Haye, I could easily see Vitali winning the fight. However, Peter has a chin like granite and won’t be phased by Klitschko’s shots.
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vitali is the best heavyweight of the last 15 years
Listen up A-force. Haye is nothing, but an imbarassment to boxing and whoever said that his skronny little power poke is the strongest punch has never seen a boxing glove. Hayes strongest punch couldnt tickle me you #$%^
Jim Dower this article is not an unbiased opinion by any means.Your theory has so many flaws it actually made me laugh, take one for example,”has more than enough strength to put down the aging Klitschko even with a glancing blow”,(speaking of Peter).I just can’t remember Vitali ever going down or even being wobbled by any of the 37 fighters he fough in his pro career and the hundreds of fights including his kickboxing career!
Haye Undisputed champion with EVERY BELT???? So who did win the IBF belt from then????????????
Sorry Seel but I have to disagree. Vitali is anything but boring with a tremendous KO record and the fight with Lewis was a classic of guts by both fighters. You cant just brush of a Division of boxers because they are big. Thats what Heavyweight boxing is all about. The other divisions have their kings, but all are fasinated by the Giants. Nikolay Valuev, Tye Fields, Vitali Klitschko, all tasted defeat by smaller men. To say if Israel Vasquez was the same size he would beat them is wrong, If he was the same size he would be a completely different person he might not even like boxing. We are what we are and perform at that level and Im ok with that. Although I can see a day coming were we move up a grade to Super heavyweight for the professional rather than just Amateur.
samuel peter and vitali klitschko are both clowns..they’re boring to watch..no skills at all..they are just big!!..if israel vasquez was as big as they are, he’ll knock them down..they are BORING!!!
Adam Adam Adam, You say Haye is fighting a C class fighter?? That is because every Heavyweight fighter out there is a C class fighter!!! Ok maybe the Klitschko brothers are B class at best!!! I admit Haye has hyped himself up and plays the press very well but now is the time for him to start walking the walk that he talks so well. In your eyes he cant win in his next fight can he…… If he loses he is rubbish and if he wins he was fighting someone rubbish!!!!! I just think that no matter what this guy does you will never give him credit
They are both jokes!!! David Haye was the undiputed champion of the world at cruiserweight!!! He had EVERY belt!! He is world class!! All the heavyweights at the moment are a joke!! Every single one of them!! So can someone tell me why Haye wont be able to beat them all??????
the author is getting carried away.
Peter is by no means that good, i believe Vitali has a good chance of beating him.
Anyone who can even think of that the fat Samuel Peter has even a small chance against Vitali, should get his head checked!
Seriously……..he has no chanse, and you who think so, should stop watching boxing, because you have no idea of what you are talking about!
WHAT?? I guarantee you that the architekt of this artikle is going to eat his words.
Smuel Peter has a glass chin…….he was down 3 times against Mccline, remember?
On Points Peter has no chanse whats ever……….And Samuel Peter can not knock Klitchko out, guaranteed!
Look for a walk over for Klitchko……just like all his other fights ( ekskluding the even matched Lennox )
Regards
Boris
What’s up Doctor this is the Professor and I think if Haye wins his fight with Monte’ then he should fight the Rock and after that He should face Peters for the belt. Do you think Haye wants that, No Way Buddy.
Yeah I am with you on this one doctor. Plus Haye is the hardest hitting boxer not Peter
Couldn’t agree less.