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As of this writing four days out from the fight, Wladimir Klitschko (44-3) is +135 to beat Samuel Peter (24-0) in their up coming heavyweight elimination bout Saturday night. For the record, Peter is -165 over Klitschko. The odds are indicative of how difficult this fight is to handicap. The reasons for this are what's unknown about Peter and what is known about Klitschko. Who does it make more sense favoring, the fighter with the experience who is the better technician, but is one punch away from coming undone mentally the first time he gets shook. Which is the profile that best describes Wladimir Klitschko. His opponent, Samuel Peter, has a chin that's never been tested at the world class level in a division where having a sturdy chin is paramount. [details]
