By Erik Schmidt: According to German news, International Boxing Federation/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (52-3, 46 KOs) is looking at range of different opponents to step in for the injured David Haye, who had to pull out of the June 20th fight with Klitschko that was set to take place at the Veltins Arena, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. With over 60,000 tickets already sold for the bout, understandably, Wladimir is interested in carrying out the fight date but against a different opponent.
Eddie Chambers
Chambers-Dimitrenko: Can Eddie Wear Alexander Down?
By Matt Stein: In one of the better match ups in recent boxing history, American heavyweight contender Eddie Chambers (34-1, 18 KOs) will go face to face with Ukrainian giant Alexander Dimitrenko (29-0, 19 KO’s) in a July 4th bout to decide which heavyweight title become the WBO mandatory challenger for current titleholder Wladimir Klitschko at the Color Line Arena, Altona, in Hamburg, Germany.
Dimitrenko to Fight Chambers on July 4th in World Boxing Organization title Eliminator
By Erik Schmidt: Unbeaten heavyweight contender Alexander Dimitrenko will have to earn a shot at the winner of WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye by facing heavyweight contender Eddie Chambers in a WBO title eliminator bout on July 4th at the Color Line Arena, Altona, in Hamburg, Germany. Dimitrenko, 26, is currently ranked at #1 in the WBO. Dimitrenko recently defeated Luan Krasniqi in a 3rd round stoppage in November.
Dimitrenko vs. Chambers: Does Eddie Stand a Chance?
By Erik Schmidt: Undefeated heavyweight contender Alexander Dimitrenko (29-0, 19 KOs) and American Eddie Chambers (34-1, 18 KOs) will battle it out in the World Boxing Organization (WBO) title eliminator bout on July 4th, at the Color Line Arena, in Hamburg, Germany. The winner of the bout faces WBO title holder Wladimir Klitschko at some distant point in the future if Wladimir can get by David Haye in June.
Is Chambers Good Enough To Win a Heavyweight Title?
By Manuel Perez: Heavyweight Eddie Chambers (34-1, 18 KOs) feels that he’s now ready for a title shot after his 10-round majority decision over former World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Samuel Peter last weekend at the Nokia Theater, in Los Angeles, California. I don’t want to be the one to break this to Chambers, but he didn’t look so hot against Peter. In fact, Chambers looked barely better than the huge 265 pound Peter, who came into the fight at an all time high in weight.
What’s The Next Move For Samuel Peter?
By Jim Dower: Having now lost his last two fights, former World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Samuel Peter (30-3, 23 KOs) finds himself stuck between a rock and hard place after last night’s 10-round majority decision loss to Eddie Chambers. Peter, 28, came into the fight weighing a bit too much at 265, and the added 20 pounds of flab seemed to slow him down enough so that many of his power shots were either too slow to land or were picked off by Chambers.
Chambers Outlasts Peter – Boxing Results
By Sam Gregory: In the main event Samuel Peter, who came into this fight at 30-2 with 23 KO’s was also stepping in the ring at the heaviest weight of his professional career at 265 pounds. His opponent, “Fast” Eddie Chambers was fighting at one pound less than his heaviest weight; Chambers weighed in at 223 pounds.
Chambers Defeats Peter
By Jason Kim: Well, former World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Samuel Peter (30-3, 23 KOs) took a big risk in facing the small but wily Eddie Chambers (34-1, 18 KOs), and sure paid the price for it by losing by a 10-round majority decision on Friday night at the Nokia theatre, in Los Angeles, California.
Weigh-In: Peter 265, Chambers 223 – News
By Eric Thomas: Former World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Samuel Peter (30-2, 23 KOs) weighed in at a career high of 265 for his weigh-win with heavyweight contender Eddie Chambers (33-1, 18 KOs) for their 12-round bout on Friday night at the Nokia Theater, in Los Angeles, California. Chambers, 26, came in at a smallish 223 in comparison, though he didn’t exactly look slender either.
Peter-Chambers: The Last Chance for Samuel To Prove Himself
By Sam Gregory: Friday night March 27th ESPN2 will be airing a ten round non-title heavyweight bout featuring heavyweight contender Samuel Peter 32-2 with 23 KO’s who will be taking on Eddie Chambers 33-1 with 18 KO’s at the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.