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WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO vs. SAMUEL PETER
In the most anticipated heavyweight fight of the year, undefeated power-puncher Peter 24-0, 21 ko’s, a 7-5 favorite over former wbo champ Klitschko, 44-3, 40 ko’s. 61 of their 68 combined wins have come via KO.
The untested Peter needed just five minutes to do away with Taurus Sykes (23-2-1- the other loss to Owen Beck by decision in 2000) in July. Peter didn’t just throw bombs against Sykes, he jabbed as well, throwing 45 (landed only 2). He also got off 44 power shots, landing 34%. As the case with most opponents vs. punchers, Sykes managed just 36 total punches thrown in his 1 2/3 rounds of work.
Peter bounced Cuban defector Yanqui Diaz (Yamplier Azcuy) off the canvas 5 times in less than 5 rounds last January. Diaz landed a respectable 31% of his power shots, not enough however (23 in 5 rounds), as he was too busy keeping off Peter, who averaged 46 punches thrown per round (the heavyweight avg). He landed 38% of his power shots but only 9 of 50 jabs for the night.
Peter gained national attention with his spectacular second round, one-punch ko (left hook) of veteran Jeremy Williams in December of 2004.
Four months earlier, Peter averaged 69 punches per round in his 10 round decision win over Jovo Pudar. He also averaged 42 jabs per round, landing 30% vs. Pudar, 22-2, 12 ko’s, who was decisioned by Sykes in February of ’04. [B]Peter was consistent with is punch output throughout the fight.[/B]
They have one common opponent, Charles Shufford, best known for playing George Foreman in the Ali movie. In May of ’04, Peter scored a near shutout over the unwilling Shufford, who threw just 29 punches per round and landed 7 per frame. Peter averaged 57 per round, landing 32%. He also threw 29 jabs per round (landing just 19%) and landed 46% of his power shots. He also finished strong, throwing 73 punches in the 10th and final round. Shufford lasted just 6 rounds with Wladdy in August of 2001. He was down 3 times and landed an average of just 6 punches per round. Wladimir needed to throw just 44 punches per round, landing 37% of his power shots.
A lot has happened in Wladimir’s world since his destruction of Shufford. He scored ko wins over Frans Botha, Ray Mercer and Jameel McCline in 2002-outlanding Mercer & McCline 376-115 in total punches in the process. He averaged 54 punches thrown per round and landed 56% of his power shots.
Then came a March ’03 meeting in Hanover, Germany with southpaw scratch-golfer and part time fighter Corrie Sanders. Two minutes into round one, Klitschko, who was defending his wbo title for the 6th time, was on the canvas, courtesy of a Sanders left hand. Another left put Wladdy on all fours as the round ended. Two more knockdowns followed inside :30 of round 2 and the fight was over.
Klitschko rebounded 5 months later with a first round ko of Fabio (not that Fabio) Moli, then stopped Danell Nicholson in four rounds 4 months later.
In April of ’04, Klitschko, an 8-1 favorite, beat Lamon Brewster like he stole something from him for 4 rounds (outlanding the absorbent Brewster 109-28 in 12 minutes), before hitting the wall in the 5th. Brewster was credited with 2 knockdowns before the end came at the end of the 5th.
Six months later, Wladdy was having his way with Davarryl Williamson (who was ko’d by Joe Mesi in 1:46 on 9.26.03) before getting dropped in round four from a Williamson right hand. He was fighting back by the end of the round before a clash of heads left Wladimir with a cut above his right eye. They went to the scorecards with Klitschko ahead 49-46 on 2 cards, Williamson 48-47 on the third card.
He then had an easy time in his last outing, in April, vs. Eliseo Castillo. The 18-0-1 Castillo landed just 10 total punches in less than 4 rounds. Wladdy obviously was working on his jab- of his 202 total punches, 172 were jabs. He needed to land just 10 power shots in 4 rounds.
As unpredictable as boxing is, especially heavyweights, it’s hard to imagine this fight going the distance. Peter’s untested. Wladimir’s perceived as being fragile. Which leads to the question, why take on Peter? Klitschko’s trainer, Emanuel Steward (who became Klits chief second in February of ’04) wanted the fight now because Peter is the most talked about young heavyweight and they want to fight him before he gets more experienced. Peter took the fight because Wladimir is still a big name in the division and his people have to think he’s damaged goods. Still, he dangerous, especially early. Peter’s never faced a fighter who fights “as tall” as Klitschko and a fighter that has a good jab and throws power shots in combinations. Remember, in addition to his easy wins over Jameel McCline & Ray Mercer, Wladdy put a one-sided hurting on Chris Byrd (that was 5 years ago) and three months earlier ko’d Monte Barrett in 7 rounds.
That was then, this is now. Is Wladimir the same fighter he was 5 years ago?
Can Peter get past Klitschko’s long jab? Can Peter land his own jab? He averages nearly 30 thrown per round, but needs to land more often to be effective vs. the 6’7” Klitschko- he doesn’t figure to just walk in and do damage.
This one’s too close to call. There could be some fireworks early as Peter will want to establish his dominance from the opening bell. Klitschko may answer with some bombs of his own, not wanting to venture into deeper waters.
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WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO vs. SAMUEL PETER
In the most anticipated heavyweight fight of the year, undefeated power-puncher Peter 24-0, 21 ko’s, a 7-5 favorite over former wbo champ Klitschko, 44-3, 40 ko’s. 61 of their 68 combined wins have come via KO.
The untested Peter needed just five minutes to do away with Taurus Sykes (23-2-1- the other loss to Owen Beck by decision in 2000) in July. Peter didn’t just throw bombs against Sykes, he jabbed as well, throwing 45 (landed only 2). He also got off 44 power shots, landing 34%. As the case with most opponents vs. punchers, Sykes managed just 36 total punches thrown in his 1 2/3 rounds of work.
Peter bounced Cuban defector Yanqui Diaz (Yamplier Azcuy) off the canvas 5 times in less than 5 rounds last January. Diaz landed a respectable 31% of his power shots, not enough however (23 in 5 rounds), as he was too busy keeping off Peter, who averaged 46 punches thrown per round (the heavyweight avg). He landed 38% of his power shots but only 9 of 50 jabs for the night.
Peter gained national attention with his spectacular second round, one-punch ko (left hook) of veteran Jeremy Williams in December of 2004.
Four months earlier, Peter averaged 69 punches per round in his 10 round decision win over Jovo Pudar. He also averaged 42 jabs per round, landing 30% vs. Pudar, 22-2, 12 ko’s, who was decisioned by Sykes in February of ’04. [B]Peter was consistent with is punch output throughout the fight.[/B]
They have one common opponent, Charles Shufford, best known for playing George Foreman in the Ali movie. In May of ’04, Peter scored a near shutout over the unwilling Shufford, who threw just 29 punches per round and landed 7 per frame. Peter averaged 57 per round, landing 32%. He also threw 29 jabs per round (landing just 19%) and landed 46% of his power shots. He also finished strong, throwing 73 punches in the 10th and final round. Shufford lasted just 6 rounds with Wladdy in August of 2001. He was down 3 times and landed an average of just 6 punches per round. Wladimir needed to throw just 44 punches per round, landing 37% of his power shots.
A lot has happened in Wladimir’s world since his destruction of Shufford. He scored ko wins over Frans Botha, Ray Mercer and Jameel McCline in 2002-outlanding Mercer & McCline 376-115 in total punches in the process. He averaged 54 punches thrown per round and landed 56% of his power shots.
Then came a March ’03 meeting in Hanover, Germany with southpaw scratch-golfer and part time fighter Corrie Sanders. Two minutes into round one, Klitschko, who was defending his wbo title for the 6th time, was on the canvas, courtesy of a Sanders left hand. Another left put Wladdy on all fours as the round ended. Two more knockdowns followed inside :30 of round 2 and the fight was over.
Klitschko rebounded 5 months later with a first round ko of Fabio (not that Fabio) Moli, then stopped Danell Nicholson in four rounds 4 months later.
In April of ’04, Klitschko, an 8-1 favorite, beat Lamon Brewster like he stole something from him for 4 rounds (outlanding the absorbent Brewster 109-28 in 12 minutes), before hitting the wall in the 5th. Brewster was credited with 2 knockdowns before the end came at the end of the 5th.
Six months later, Wladdy was having his way with Davarryl Williamson (who was ko’d by Joe Mesi in 1:46 on 9.26.03) before getting dropped in round four from a Williamson right hand. He was fighting back by the end of the round before a clash of heads left Wladimir with a cut above his right eye. They went to the scorecards with Klitschko ahead 49-46 on 2 cards, Williamson 48-47 on the third card.
He then had an easy time in his last outing, in April, vs. Eliseo Castillo. The 18-0-1 Castillo landed just 10 total punches in less than 4 rounds. Wladdy obviously was working on his jab- of his 202 total punches, 172 were jabs. He needed to land just 10 power shots in 4 rounds.
As unpredictable as boxing is, especially heavyweights, it’s hard to imagine this fight going the distance. Peter’s untested. Wladimir’s perceived as being fragile. Which leads to the question, why take on Peter? Klitschko’s trainer, Emanuel Steward (who became Klits chief second in February of ’04) wanted the fight now because Peter is the most talked about young heavyweight and they want to fight him before he gets more experienced. Peter took the fight because Wladimir is still a big name in the division and his people have to think he’s damaged goods. Still, he dangerous, especially early. Peter’s never faced a fighter who fights “as tall” as Klitschko and a fighter that has a good jab and throws power shots in combinations. Remember, in addition to his easy wins over Jameel McCline & Ray Mercer, Wladdy put a one-sided hurting on Chris Byrd (that was 5 years ago) and three months earlier ko’d Monte Barrett in 7 rounds.
That was then, this is now. Is Wladimir the same fighter he was 5 years ago?
Can Peter get past Klitschko’s long jab? Can Peter land his own jab? He averages nearly 30 thrown per round, but needs to land more often to be effective vs. the 6’7” Klitschko- he doesn’t figure to just walk in and do damage.
This one’s too close to call. There could be some fireworks early as Peter will want to establish his dominance from the opening bell. Klitschko may answer with some bombs of his own, not wanting to venture into deeper waters.
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