Klitschko vs. Peter to be shown on ESPN on September 11th
August 31st, 2010
By Jim Dower: U.S. boxing fans will still get a chance to see the September 11th title fight between IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (54-3, 48 KO’s) and former WBC heavyweight champion Samuel Peter (34-3, 27 KO’s). ESPN will be showing the fight to U.S. audiences. HBO opted not to air this fight for some reason. It’s unfortunate but thankfully, ESPN has decided to come in and take up the slack and show the fight to Americans. It might not reach quite as many people as it would have if it had been shown by HBO, because ESPN likely won’t be advertising it as much as HBO would have done under the similar circumstances.
Peter, 29, was still very dangerous late in their previous fight and was able to knock Wladimir down in the 10th and it looked like Wladimir was fortunate to survive that knockdown because it came at the very end of the round and he was hurt. When Peter was attacking hard, Wladimir looked in danger at all times. Many boxing fans believe that Wladimir has improved greatly since the first fight with Peter and think this will help him win this fight easily.
But Wladimir really hasn’t faced any real punchers in the past five years like Peter, so you can’t be sure what will happen in a rematch between Klitschko and Peter. Samuel has improved as well in the past year, and has won four consecutive fights since losing to Vitali Klitschko and Eddie Chambers. The biggest improvement in Peter’s game is his conditioning. He’s never been in this kind of shape before in his career, even at the very start of his career. He’s a lot leaner and moves much better than he did before. His maneuverability could be big problems for Wladimir if Peter is able to cut off the ring on him and land his big shots.
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Go go go Peter! aint no doubt that Peter is gonna knock him down. The Nigeria nightmare u re d champion.
Dont go to the fridge.
I have high hopes for Peter.
@Arthur. Lol, they dress well! WTF
Can anyone guess what kind of typical Breakfast Gabe Brown eats while hes in training? I heard hes got his own butcher he brings to camp.
Wlad wins by a later round KO.
peter is a better fighter than ever. i hate to see this fight at this point, because peter is ready to ascend the top 10 again. vladimir is a much different fighter than he was in their first match, when he threw one speed of punch and foot strictly off his back foot, using too much circling and weak jabbing. now vladimir times his punches and creates opening for his power punches with off-speed probing punches and half-speed punches. he fights off his back foot and also steps through and throws with leverage when the time is right. he is almost constantly throwing punches now, upsetting his opponants footwork and timing. punch output is his defense now. he wont need the holding as much. vladimir also throws perfectly straight punches which are almost impossible to pick up (as opposed to sweeping punches) and defend against, especially when he disguises the right hand with the jab. he uses this when he has lulled you to sleep with off speed rights and lefts. he then hits you with a step-through punch when you least expect it. and his jab so subtly turns into a hook you cant pick that up either. vladimir throws punches like a baseball pitcher, throwing change-ups, fastballs, and sliders. he now also has great step around footwork which makes him harder to find than the dancing around the ring he did before. stepping around is much better than dancing in circles, because subtle movements are more confusing. peter is a little better, vladimir is a lot better. but peter, of all the challengers out there, has the speed and power needed against vladimir…even more so than haye, because when peter is in shape he is more durable and tires less. if vladimir beats peter he will never get david in the ring with him. and vladimir loses he’ll have an excuse not to fight him. this fight is going to destroy the haye/vladimir showdown.
Travis Kauffman is a damn BUM!!! His just a white version of Arreola or even much worst!!!!!!
Yeah! The Klitschko brother are the best heavyweight fighter. I hate those who discredit them by saying stuff like ‘oh the heavy weight division is weak’ bunch of baloney. Give credit when its due. Maybe its because Klitschko brother aren’t black.
travis kauffman will ko anybody
Still feel the Klitsehkos represent boxing at its best. They are educated, tall, in exerlent shape, speak well, clean cut, dress nicely with out trash talk. Compare them to the tattooed morons who speak nauseants instead of disusssing the sport (from any angle)
Ull have to ask urself with peters droppin weight n gettin leaner will it affect his power n chin.hope its a gd fight may the best guy win.