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Samuel Peter, future champ?
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 06:59
by Old bones Ian
Samuel Peter had another good win at the weekend, over Yanqui Diaz by 5th round tko, before this he had a stunning KO over Jeremy Williams.
He seems to be building some momentum towards a title shot, and is moving up in class of opponents. Beating Williams and Diaz. Although Williams' chin has always been questionable and Diaz was untested.
He also holds wins over Shufford and Pudar on points , so seems to have stamina as well. All in all he looks a good compact fighter. At 6' 2" tall he isn't the biggest , could have problems against the Klitchkos of the world, but then again who wouldn't.
Maybe he can become the first African born Heavyweight Champ, mind you saying that i could be wrong there, wasn't Botha champ for about 2 days before drug test sussed him out?
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 07:05
by bigynzing
Akinwande had a great KO against Williams aswell...so im not going to read to much into that there win...but the guys big and strong...and with the obvious weekness of the division...you can never say never.
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 07:13
by jamesmcdonnell
Williams was an old blown up cruiserweight with a poor chin. He was chinny in his prime, and he was chinnier still when he faced Peter. Peter is a big strong guy, but he's bloody raw.
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 08:06
by Goz
I've seen Peter's fight from Saturday, wasn't that impressed really. Very clumsy and raw, can't see him doing that much.
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 08:11
by Old bones Ian
Goz wrote:I've seen Peter's fight from Saturday, wasn't that impressed really. Very clumsy and raw, can't see him doing that much.
i've only seen an early fight a 1 round blowout and he looked powerfull then, obviously hasn't improved much stylewise.
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 08:14
by MightyWarrior
He was calling out Audley about a year ago I think....
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 08:18
by Wales
One word - PLODDING
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 08:37
by Kilburn
When I look at Peter I always see a cross between Ray Mercer and Frankie Swindell.
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 08:43
by Old bones Ian
Kilburn wrote:When I look at Peter I always see a cross between Ray Mercer and Frankie Swindell.
i get a sense that you don't fancy his chances much.
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 10:10
by Goz
Kilburn wrote:When I look at Peter I always see a cross between Ray Mercer and Frankie Swindell.
Peter v Skelton would be funny....
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 12:11
by bigynzing
Now that shit i`d pay to see.

Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 12:51
by KOJOE90
His KO over Williams was impressive but he is by no means the first person to do that.
Still a fighter worth watching though.
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 13:05
by Max Baer
I have seen quite a few of Samuel Peter fights, but to be honest, i've never really been that impressed by him. He is still young though and he's still learning, so i wont write hime off entirely.
Posted: 25 Jan 2005, 13:19
by Neri
Ill have to be ordering his fight on the mayweather card i think. I have not seen him fight yet
Posted: 26 Jan 2005, 05:13
by bugs
Peter can bang, so he is exciting, didn't Tua look a little raw at this point in his career? Does anyone know if Peter can take a whack? He is no Ali, but if he has a chin I think he could do well in the current division.
Posted: 26 Jan 2005, 13:34
by Buster
Bloody hell are you lot underestimating this guy or what!! I have watched his last 3 fights and I'm telling you now dont underestimate this man! I would put money on him beating Ruiz right now. If he were British you would be hugging his nuts so hard.
Posted: 27 Jan 2005, 04:02
by Old bones Ian
Buster wrote: I would put money on him beating Ruiz right now. If he were British you would be hugging his nuts so hard.
Being British , i think a firm handshake would be more appropriate
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Posted: 27 Jan 2005, 05:32
by jamesmcdonnell
Buster wrote:Bloody hell are you lot underestimating this guy or what!! I have watched his last 3 fights and I'm telling you now dont underestimate this man! I would put money on him beating Ruiz right now. If he were British you would be hugging his nuts so hard.
He's a big puncher, physically strong and that's about it so far, it depends on whether they can teach him any technique. He's also small for a modern heavyweight.
Posted: 27 Jan 2005, 06:11
by BubiScholz
jamesmcdonnell wrote:Buster wrote:Bloody hell are you lot underestimating this guy or what!! I have watched his last 3 fights and I'm telling you now dont underestimate this man! I would put money on him beating Ruiz right now. If he were British you would be hugging his nuts so hard.
He's a big puncher, physically strong and that's about it so far, it depends on whether they can teach him any technique. He's also small for a modern heavyweight.
i would say the same
Posted: 27 Jan 2005, 06:30
by lirva33
Buster wrote:Bloody hell are you lot underestimating this guy or what!! I have watched his last 3 fights and I'm telling you now dont underestimate this man! I would put money on him beating Ruiz right now. If he were British you would be hugging his nuts so hard.
It's true, but nobody will admit that.
As for Peter, I think he's quite clumbsy and a plodder but he'll do well in this heavyweight division. He can certainly win a belt.
I had a question mark about his chin, since it's never been checked, but with a neck like that I think it's pretty safe to assume he can take a shot.

Posted: 27 Jan 2005, 06:33
by nickd
Lets see him in with someone decent first. Williams has no chin to speak of and I've seen Diaz's fight with Bean and he is nothing special at all.
Posted: 27 Jan 2005, 06:38
by BubiScholz
lirva33 wrote:Buster wrote:Bloody hell are you lot underestimating this guy or what!! I have watched his last 3 fights and I'm telling you now dont underestimate this man! I would put money on him beating Ruiz right now. If he were British you would be hugging his nuts so hard.
It's true, but nobody will admit that.
As for Peter, I think he's quite clumbsy and a plodder but he'll do well in this heavyweight division. He can certainly win a belt.
I had a question mark about his chin, since it's never been checked, but with a neck like that I think it's pretty safe to assume he can take a shot.

the WBF-belt vs Harrison

Posted: 27 Jan 2005, 08:34
by Razor
He's like Matt Skelton, but he has time on his side, he's only 24 and still learnin, as long as he can bang he has got a chance, A bit like David Tua, wasnt the best of boxers but by hell he could bang.
Posted: 27 Jan 2005, 08:39
by jamesmcdonnell
BubiScholz wrote:jamesmcdonnell wrote:Buster wrote:Bloody hell are you lot underestimating this guy or what!! I have watched his last 3 fights and I'm telling you now dont underestimate this man! I would put money on him beating Ruiz right now. If he were British you would be hugging his nuts so hard.
He's a big puncher, physically strong and that's about it so far, it depends on whether they can teach him any technique. He's also small for a modern heavyweight.
i would say the same
Stop agreeing with me, it's bad for my reputation.
Posted: 27 Jan 2005, 08:40
by J