Chambers To Use Speed, Smarts To Beat Sam Peter
By Mark Vester
Heavyweight contender Eddie Chambers knows a big win over Sam Peter on March 27, at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California, will catapult him right back in the mix for a title shot. Peter, a former champion, is returning from a one-sided loss to Vitali Klitschko from last year. ESPN will televise the fight.
Chambers told BoxingScene.com’s Luis Sandoval that he is more than ready for the big challenge of Peter.
“I've got some tough guys in the gym getting me ready for this fight, kicking my butt and making me work. I got a guy in front of me who is one fight removed from being heavyweight champion of the world and that is motivation enough. Being on the big stage is something that I've done before. Being in big time press conferences. I've been on television and this is just another opportunity to show that I belong on the top level of this sport,” Chambers said.
Peter is known for two things, rough tactics like hitting a fighter behind the head and his well-known punching power. Chambers believes that he can deal with Peter’s power by hitting him right back. He doesn't want Peter to get too confident.
“A lot of people don't think when they are in the ring with such an aggressive guy who is a big puncher. You have to hit those guys back. You need to give them a reason to not go in and just kill you. You want him to think before he comes. Once I get him thinking, it's going to be an easy night for me,” Chambers said.
Chambers is not the biggest man at the weight. He uses his quick reflexes to beat bigger men and he plans to use Peter’s size advantage against him.
“It certainly depends on the fighter but in a situation like this - absolutely. You have to use the gifts that you have. With my flaws, and when I say my flaws I mean my size compared to guys like Peter and Klitschko. These strong guys but I'm strong guy as well - just smaller. I have to use my size to my advantage. I can get under punches easier, I'm lighter so I can move around better and I'm faster. Speed and accuracy if definitely going to be a big part of the victory for me,” Chambers said.
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