Samuel Peter

Professional Boxer, Boxer

1980 –

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Who is Samuel Peter?

Samuel Okon Peter, nicknamed "The Nigerian Nightmare," is a professional heavyweight boxer and the former WBC heavyweight champion

Peter rose to prominence as a professional fighter following a string of spectacular knockout wins in his early career, at a time when the division was fragmented. He has won a portion of the heavyweight crown and scored notable wins over James Toney and Oleg Maskaev. Samuel Peter is also the only man to have been defeated by both Klitschko brothers.

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Born
Sep 6, 1980
Akwa Ibom State
Nationality
  • Nigeria
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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