Wladimir Klitschko vs. Samuel Peter (2nd meeting)

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Challenger rankings
Org. Pos. As of Published
1+ Mth. Old
WBA 10 23.06.2010 by 19-28.06.2010
WBC 8 01.05.2010 by 04.06.2010
IBF 2 22.04.2010 by 23.04.2010
WBO 6 01.05.2010 01-16.05.2010
Ring NR 06.06.2010 08.06.2010
2+ Mth. Old
WBA NR 21.04.2010 03-25.04.2010
WBC 8 01.04.2010 by 10.05.2010
IBF 2 22.04.2010 by 23.04.2010
WBO 6 01.05.2010 01-16.05.2010
Ring NR 04.04.2010 09.04.2010
3+ Mth. Old
WBA NR 21.04.2010 03-25.04.2010
WBC 9 01.03.2010 by 14.04.2010
IBF 2 22.04.2010 by 23.04.2010
WBO 11 01.03.2010 by 24.03.2010
Ring NR 04.04.2010 09.04.2010
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Jabs Klitschko Peter
Landed 53 9
Thrown 271 51
Percent 20% 18%
Power Punches Klitschko Peter
Landed 89 26
Thrown 228 148
Percent 39% 18%
Total Punches Klitschko Peter
Landed 142 35
Thrown 499 199
Percent 28% 18%
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Wladimir Klitschko 247 lbs beat Samuel Peter 241 lbs by KO at 1:22 in round 10 of 12


Notes

  • Klitschko was originally due to face mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin. Povetkin had officially been scheduled for the fight after K2 Promotions, Wladimir Klitschko's company, won a purse bid for $8.313 million, with Klitschko receiving $6,234,750 and Povetkin being entitled to $2,078,250. However, the fight was cancelled when Povetkin failed to attend Monday's announcement in Germany, deciding to pull out due to his coach Teddy Atlas believing Povetkin was not ready to face Wladimir Klitschko. Instead, on July 29, Samuel Peter signed the deal to become Klitschko's next challenger.[1]
  • Peter came in at 241.5 pounds, 1.5 lbs lighter than in the 1st meeting.
  • Klitschko weighed in at 247 pounds, 3 lbs heavier than in the 1st meeting.
  • Ticket prices for the bout ranged from €24 ($30) to €600 ($760).[2][3][4]
  • Televised in 116 countries.[5]
  • The bout drew 9.7 million viewers (48.2 share) on German network RTL, peaking at 10.18 million.[6]
  • In Ukraine, the fight drew 4.2 million average viewers, peaking at 4.7 million.
  • Live attendance was 43,000.[7][8][9]

Wladimir Klitschko Wins By KO Against Peter

Wladimir Klitschko vs. Samuel Peter 2 (poster).jpeg

Der Spiegel/German Press Agency, September 12, 2010

He staggered – but refused to fall for a long time: Wladimir Klitschko landed blow after blow on his opponent Samuel Peter, but it wasn't until the tenth round that the Nigerian went down. With this knockout victory, Klitschko retained his heavyweight titles from the IBF, WBO, and IBO.

Hamburg – Wladimir Klitschko remains heavyweight boxing world champion. The 34-year-old IBF, WBO and IBO champion defeated Nigerian Samuel Peter by knockout after 1 minute and 22 seconds of the tenth round on Saturday evening.

"We saw early on that our tactics were working and he couldn't get through. I wanted to stop earlier, but Samuel Peter took a lot of punishment," Klitschko said after the victory, paying tribute to his opponent and thanking his fans: "There will be no sleep tonight, with such a great crowd the celebrations will continue."

In front of approximately 40,000 spectators at Frankfurt's football stadium, the defending champion dominated the duel. Klitschko controlled the fight with his left jab and exploited his superior reach. Peter simply couldn't find an answer and was already on shaky feet after Klitschko landed some hard blows in the second round. Although the challenger recovered somewhat, he never posed even a serious threat to the world champion. In round ten, Klitschko turned up the heat – and Peter was defeated.

For the Ukrainian, it was his 18th world championship fight and the 55th victory of his career, with only three losses. Klitschko won 49 of his fights by knockout. The 112-kilogram Klitschko and his opponent, who was 2.5 kilograms lighter, met for the second time. Five years ago in Atlantic City, Klitschko was knocked down three times, came close to defeat, but ultimately won on points.

Peter, 30, who was WBC world champion from 2006 to 2008 before being dethroned by Vitali Klitschko after a disappointing performance, suffered his fourth defeat in his 35th fight. The African had stepped in as a replacement for the Russian mandatory challenger, Alexander Povetkin, who refused to sign the proposed fight contract. As a result, the IBF stripped him of his number one ranking.[10]

Klitsch-KO For Samuel Peter

Stern/Sport-Informations-Dienst, September 12, 2010

Five years ago, Nigerian boxer Samuel Peter faced Wladimir Klitschko. The Ukrainian was knocked down three times – and still won. In front of around 40,000 spectators on Saturday evening, Peter attempted a rematch – and failed decisively.

When the old/new boxing world champion Wladimir Klitschko had beaten his opponent Samuel Peter so badly he had to be hospitalized, he raised his powerful right hand in the air and enjoyed a hug from his brother Vitali right there in the ring. "I have impressively shown that I am the best. I never doubted my skill and my strength. Now it's time to celebrate," said the 34-year-old Ukrainian after his knockout victory in the 10th round in front of 43,000 spectators at Frankfurt's football stadium.

Klitschko kept a cool head in the ring, but after the two-meter-tall giant successfully defended his IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles, Dr. Steelhammer made no secret of his emotions. "I hadn't forgotten the fight against Peter five years ago, when I won but was knocked down three times. They called me a dead man walking, but I kept going and made my way," said the Hamburg resident.

Late into the night, Klitschko sent a message to his arch-rival David Haye: "If I ever get my hands on him, I'll enjoy it. I'll take my time and only knock him out in the twelfth round." Haye had insulted the Klitschkos the previous year by wearing a T-shirt with a picture of the beheaded brothers. The planned fight between Klitschko and Haye had been called off.

Klitschko needed two fewer rounds against Peter, with his girlfriend Hayden Panettiere watching. After 1 minute and 22 seconds of the tenth round, the Nigerian was knocked out for the first time in his career following one of Klitschko's many flurries of punches. While Klitschko only suffered a few scratches on his back, Peter was taken to the hospital for medical examination with a swollen right eye and a headache.

Klitschko's trainer, Emmanuel Steward, drew comparisons to Muhammad Ali, who had defeated Karl Mildenberger at the same venue almost exactly 44 years earlier. "Wladimir boxed like Ali in his third fight against Frazer. He systematically broke Samuel Peter," said Steward.

For Klitschko, it was his 18th world championship fight and 55th victory with three losses. He won 49 of his fights by knockout. The fight in Frankfurt was special for him for another reason as well. "My nephew was ringside for the first time. At ten years old, he already takes everything in. That wasn't an easy situation for me. I felt a special kind of pressure because of it," Klitschko explained.

The fact that he needed two rounds longer for his victory than his brother Vitali did for his triumph over Peter two years ago didn't bother him: "It was a tactic to first wear him down mentally with my blows and then knock him down."

Klitschko is now looking forward to his brother's fight against American Shannon Briggs on October 16. He plans to step into the ring himself again on November 4 or 11 this year. "I don't want to take too long a break," Klitschko said. However, finding an opponent won't be easy. One thing is certain: Klitschko will not box against Russian Alexander Povetkin, who was originally scheduled to fight in Frankfurt.[11]


Preceded by:
W. Klitschko vs. Chambers 		IBF Heavyweight Title Fight
# 54 		Succeeded by:
W. Klitschko vs. Haye
Preceded by:
W. Klitschko vs. Chambers 		IBO Heavyweight Title Fight
# 30 		Succeeded by:
W. Klitschko vs. Haye
Preceded by:
W. Klitschko vs. Chambers 		WBO Heavyweight Title Fight
# 42 		Succeeded by:
W. Klitschko vs. Haye


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