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On September 24, most experts say the future of the heavyweight division will be decided. Undefeated heavyweight contender Samuel "Nigerian Nightmare" Peter (23-0, 21KOs) will face former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitshcko (43-3, 40KOs) in Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall. Many boxing insiders are calling this the most significant heavyweight fight since the retirement of Lennox Lewis. Samuel Peter has been called the most promising young heavyweight since Ike Ibeabuchi knocked out Chris Byrd in 1999.
Many experts feel that Samuel Peter is not ready for an opponent like Wladimir Klitschko, others say the time is now. Peter finished his amateur career with a record of 19 wins and 1 loss, which includes a knockout victory over 2000 Silver Medalist Mukhtarkhan Dildabekov and a win over heavyweight contender Friday Ahuananya .
In 1996, Peter was in the Nigerian Olympic camp and sparred with heavyweight contender Duncan Dokiwari in order to prepare Dokiwari for the 1996 Olympic games. Peter was a Nigerian national champion, the Africa Zone 3 heavyweight champion and represented Nigeria in the 2000 Olympics. He lost a decision in the Olympic quarterfinals to Paolo Vidoz (the Bronze Medal winner). Prior to the 2000 Olympics, Peter suffered a close decision loss to undefeated heavyweight contender Audley Harrison (2000 Olympic gold medal winner). [details]
Many experts feel that Samuel Peter is not ready for an opponent like Wladimir Klitschko, others say the time is now. Peter finished his amateur career with a record of 19 wins and 1 loss, which includes a knockout victory over 2000 Silver Medalist Mukhtarkhan Dildabekov and a win over heavyweight contender Friday Ahuananya .
In 1996, Peter was in the Nigerian Olympic camp and sparred with heavyweight contender Duncan Dokiwari in order to prepare Dokiwari for the 1996 Olympic games. Peter was a Nigerian national champion, the Africa Zone 3 heavyweight champion and represented Nigeria in the 2000 Olympics. He lost a decision in the Olympic quarterfinals to Paolo Vidoz (the Bronze Medal winner). Prior to the 2000 Olympics, Peter suffered a close decision loss to undefeated heavyweight contender Audley Harrison (2000 Olympic gold medal winner). [details]