SAMUEL OKON PETER(The Nigerian Nightmare) On September 24, 2005 Peter faced Wladimir Klitschko in an elimination match in Atlantic City for the IBF title, in which Peters NABF title was also on the line. It was a highly anticipated fight, Klitschko was trying to bounce back into the title picture and Peter was at the time undefeated and a feared puncher. It was a highly entertaining bout. Klitschko controlled for periods with his excellent jab and physical domination, yet Peter managed to periodically break through with big shots. Klitschko went down twice in the fifth, although the first KD was from an unabashed rabbit punch, commented on by the analysts, and the second was not actually a punch, but a missed punch and shoulder grab, forcing Klitschko down.Klitscho continued to assert himself for the next few rounds as Peter grew frustrated at not only his inability to land clean shots, but at the very heavy punishment he was taking himself.Larry Merchant remarked: This is the moment of truth for Klitschko. Klitschko recovered well and went on to continue outboxing Peter for the final two rounds. In Klitschkos post fight interview, he pointed out that he sought after this fight against the supposedly feared KO puncher, just to show that he actually had a good chin, and should not be judged on the Corrie Sanders and Brewster fights which were controversial for several reasons. He also pointed out that he didnt even complain once, about the many rabbit punches and other fouls. https://youtube/watch?v=hDYmTTzXIFg
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 10:32:01 +0000
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