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 best fights.
1. Samuel Peter defeats James Toney
On September 2, 2006 Samuel Peter, the 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.
2. Samuel Peter defeats James Toney in their 2nd fight
On January 6, 2007 Samuel Peter defended his WBCNABF 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 KOs Jeremy Williams
On December 4, 2004 Samuel Peter fought Jeremy Williams for the vacant WBCNABF and NABF Title 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.
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, IBO, The Ring, and WBO 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 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.