Best fights of Samuel Peter
Over 19 years as a professional, Samuel Peter has compiled a 38-9 (31) record, including 16 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Samuel Peter KOs Jeremy Williams
On December 4, 2004 Samuel Peter fought Jeremy Williams for the vacant WBC-NABF and WBC-NABF heavyweight titles. Peter was 24 years old with a record of 20-0, and Williams was 32 with a record of 41-4-1. Peter was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. Peter stopped Jeremy Williams via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant titles.
2. Samuel Peter defeats James Toney in their 2nd fight
On January 6, 2007 Samuel Peter defended his WBC-NABF heavyweight title against James Toney. It was their second meeting. Peter was 26 years old with a record of 27-1, and Toney was 38 with a record of 69-5-3. Peter was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Toney was coming off a loss. Peter won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Samuel Peter defeats James Toney
On September 2, 2006 Samuel Peter, the WBC-NABF heavyweight champion, met James Toney, the IBA heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Peter was 25 years old with a record of 26-1, and Toney was 38 with a record of 69-4-3. Peter was on a 2-fight winning streak. Peter won via split decision. Became the unified heavyweight champion.
4. Samuel Peter loses to Wladimir Klitschko in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 11, 2010 Samuel Peter fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Peter was 30 years old with a record of 34-3, and Klitschko was 34 with a record of 54-3. Peter was on a 4-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 12-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Peter via KO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
5. Samuel Peter KOs Nagy Aguilera
On March 12, 2010 Samuel Peter faced Nagy Aguilera in a heavyweight bout. Peter was 29 years old with a record of 33-3, and Aguilera was 23 with a record of 15-2. Peter was on a 3-fight winning streak and Aguilera was on a 2-fight winning streak. Peter stopped Nagy Aguilera via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Samuel Peter KOs Oleg Maskaev
On March 8, 2008 Samuel Peter fought Oleg Maskaev for the WBC heavyweight title. Peter was 27 years old with a record of 29-1, and Maskaev was 39 with a record of 34-5. Peter was on a 5-fight winning streak and Maskaev was on a 12-fight winning streak. Peter stopped Oleg Maskaev via TKO in the 6th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
7. Samuel Peter KOs Taurus Sykes
On July 2, 2005 Samuel Peter defended his WBC-NABF and IBF-USBA heavyweight titles against Taurus Sykes. Peter was 24 years old with a record of 23-0, and Sykes was 30 with a record of 23-1-1. Peter was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Sykes was on a 3-fight winning streak. Peter stopped Taurus Sykes via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
8. Samuel Peter loses to Wladimir Klitschko via unanimous decision
On September 24, 2005 Samuel Peter defended his WBC-NABF heavyweight title against Wladimir Klitschko. Peter was 25 years old with a record of 24-0, and Klitschko was 29 with a record of 44-3. Peter was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 2-fight winning streak. Peter lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Klitschko.
9. Samuel Peter KOs Ronald Bellamy
On September 15, 2009 Samuel Peter faced Ronald Bellamy in a heavyweight bout. Peter was 29 years old with a record of 31-3, and Bellamy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peter was coming off a win. Peter stopped Ronald Bellamy via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Samuel Peter KOs Marcus McGee
On July 25, 2009 Samuel Peter faced Marcus McGee in a heavyweight bout. Peter was 28 years old with a record of 30-3, and McGee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peter was on a 2-fight losing streak. Peter stopped Marcus McGee via KO in the 3rd round.