Why did Wlad take the Peter fight???

[ejk22]

People who question Wlad's heart are the same people who think Tyson is a warrior. Tyson quit like a little girl on his stool against none other than KEVIN MCBRIDE!!!!! LOL!!!!!

Wlad never quit against Purrity his corner ran in, against Sanders he kept rising after getting hit harder and the ref stopped it and against Brewster he clearly was out of gas but kept on rising up.

[!! Mr. Soprano]

Since Peter is viewed as the #1 prospect Wlad beating him will look great to most outsiders and non-knowledgeable boxing fans. Besides that who else can he fight???

To the most "outsiders and non-knowledgeable boxing fans" Peter is UNKNOWN!

[ejk22]

By looking at Peter, the way his jaw line and face are shaped he looks as though he can probably take a punch. Wlad will have to punish him with the jab/left hook and finish him off with a good right or series of rights. I don't think one punch will do it for Wlad.

[PBDS]

wlad needs this fight to get back to the top and built his confidence. peter needs this fight as a stepping stone to the top as well.

i am not going to state who is going to win because IMO this fight could end either way.

but this fight WILL end in a KO. if it doesnt, im starting a revolution!

...Rick should make a decision win for either fighter like 1,000 to 1 odds in the betting section.

[RAESAAD]

To the most "outsiders and non-knowledgeable boxing fans" Peter is UNKNOWN!

So is Wlad.

[!! Mr. Soprano]

So is Wlad.

WHAT?

Anyone who follows boxing to any degree, knows, familiar, or at least heard of the Klitschko Brothers (don't forget Wlad was also in the ring with Lewis for Ocean's eleven.
Wlad had a contract with HBO, while Peter had 2/3 appearances (if that) on SHO and this will be Peter's first debut on HBO, and again credit due to Wlad's recognition
At one point, Wlad was the "Next best thing” A white HW who was dominating the HW division (Peter is on a similar path now, and will probably have the same recognition if he beats Wlad then Byrd and sticks around at the top for the next 3-4 years)

What I am saying is that at this point you cannot possibly be comparing Wlad's and Peter's recognitions.

[Hitman932]

...Rick should make a decision win for either fighter like 1,000 to 1 odds in the betting section.

lol, everyone would pick wlad, even the haters would be forced to admit it at that point.

think about this fight this way.....

If Samuel Peter fought Vitali Klitschko eveyone here (with any sense) would probably agree on a one sided fight in favor of vitali. and anyone who has seen wlad and vitali fight knows that wlad is by far superior offensively to his brother. and anyone that has watched samuel peter fight knows that he has little if any defensive skills. so why is it that people dont see the mismatch here..............

[hollister]

lol, everyone would pick wlad, even the haters would be forced to admit it at that point.

think about this fight this way.....

If Samuel Peter fought Vitali Klitschko eveyone here (with any sense) would probably agree on a one sided fight in favor of vitali. and anyone who has seen wlad and vitali fight knows that wlad is by far superior offensively to his brother. and anyone that has watched samuel peter fight knows that he has little if any defensive skills. so why is it that people dont see the mismatch here..............

I think it's wishfull thinking on the part of some posters who just aren't that crazy about Wlad. Vitali does seem like a more solid, consistent fighter, but you're right Wlad is a better fighter offensively hands down. I've been trying to tell people that if Peter can't hit Wlad, what good is the supposed power?
And what if the power he posesses just isn't that great? It's not like he was dropping Holy or Tyson lol
If Wlad lets his hands go, Peter doesn't have much of a chance of winning, just of taking the beating of his life lol

[!! Mr. Soprano]

I'm not worried about Peter hitting Wlad, or Wlad's Chin, or Wlad's abilities to punch, attack, etc...

I'm worried to see a recap of Wlad / Brewster where Wlad runs out of gas and Peter easily finishes him off.
But I don't think Stewart will allow it

[InThisCorner]

As do I. Like I said, this is a mismatch. The only way Peter will beat Wlad is with a lucky punch, or if Wlad has stamina problems. NO OTHER WAY.

I can't wait till all you Wlad haters shut up, just because He aint american..doesn't mean he sucks.