By Mark Vester
WBC heavyweight champ Samuel Peter is claiming he was robbed when he faced Wladimir Klitschko in 2005 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Peter knocked Klitschko down three times in the fight but was never able to get past Klitschko's jab for most of the twelve-rounds. All three of the official judges scored it 114-111 in favor of Klitschko.
Peter sees an opportunity for revenge when he faces older brother Vitali Klitschko, the WBC's Emeritus champion, in a mandatory defense slated for October.
Given Vitali's track record with pre-fight injuries, Peter says that he wants a unification rematch with IBF champion Wladimir if the fight with Vitali doesn't come off.
“I was robbed in my fight with Klitschko in 2005. If he is ready to put his belt down I will put mine and fight him,” said Peter. “I am ready to fight either of them any time. I am a lion.”
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