SAM PETER TAKES ON DANGEROUS CHALLENGER
EDDIE CHAMBERS ON MARCH 27
“This is undoubtedly the biggest and most anticipated heavyweight fight
that does not have a world title attached to it, stated Dan Goossen, but
the winner of this bout will once again be earning their right to fight
for the prestigious World Heavyweight Championship.”
Chambers knows the power that comes with a win.
“I can’t wait for the big night,” said an ecstatic Chambers, making his
third appearance on ESPN, the giant cable sports network, on word that
Peter accepted his challenge.  Known as “Fast Eddie” for his tremendous
hand speed, Chambers (33-1, 18 KOs) beat Ross Puritty and stopped Derric
Rossy in his two previous bouts on ESPN.
“Pro basketball, football and baseball all on ESPN, and now “Fast Eddie.
I’m in great company.  I will beat Sam Peter, and do it convincingly, to
get in position for my well-deserved World title shot.  Peter is a big
man, and a powerful puncher with both hands, and I give him his respect.
But come March 27, he’ll find out about my power and speed.  This is a
big fight for me and I promise an exciting fight for the fans.  It’s
major heavyweight boxing.”
The 26-year old Chambers was in the process of making a meteoric rise in
the heavyweight division when he lost a decision in January 2008 against
Alexander Povetkin in an IBF Heavyweight Title Elimination bout in
Germany.  A native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, now fighting out of
Philadelphia, he was 29-0 when he stepped up to garner a split-decision
over top contender Calvin Brock to earn the shot against Povetkin.
Now trained by the experienced and knowledgeable Rob Murray, Sr.,
Chambers has reeled off three straight wins:  TKOs over Raphael Butler
(for the USBA title) and Livin Castillo and, most recently, a unanimous
decision victory over the gargantuan 6-4, 268-pound Cisse Salif two
months ago in Cabazon, California.
Known as “The Nigerian Nightmare,” Peter (30-2, 23 KOs) is a 6-1, 250
pound knockout machine who is no stranger to fighting in Los Angeles,
having recorded the first of his two big wins over James “Lights Out”
Toney at STAPLES Center in September 2006 and has a decisive weight
advantage over Chambers who weighed 221 pounds for his last bout.
“I’m coming home to LA.  I love the city of Angels,” exclaimed Peter to
the tune of Randy Newman’s “I Love LA” theme and added a little message
to Chambers, “Eddie, you better be ready for the Nigerian Nightmare.”
Promoted by Dino Duva, managed by Ivaylo Gotsev and co-trained by Manny
Massom and Shadeed Suluki, Peter, 28, was 24-0 and holder of the NABF
Heavyweight Title before sustaining his first defeat as a pro in
September, 2005 to current World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko
while knocking Klitschko down three times during the bout.
The powerful Nigerian went on to post five more wins (including two over
Toney) before getting his opportunity at a World heavyweight title belt.
In March 2008 Peter stopped Oleg Maskaev in the sixth round and claimed
the WBC Heavyweight Title.  Seven months later, in his first title
defense, Peter relinquished the crown to the other Klitschko brother –
Vitali – when he could not answer the bell for the ninth round.
So both Peter and Chambers will be looking for the opportunity to
immediately get back into the World title picture on March 27 at Nokia
Theatre L.A. LIVE.
The boxing industry is giving Peter and his team credit for taking on
what most experts consider a 50/50 fight against the dangerous Chambers.
“Goossen has two fighters we want back-to-back, Chambers and (Cristobal
“The Nightmare”) Arreola.  First, Sam will knock Chambers out cold,” said
a confident Duva, “and then the World Title or we may comeback to Los
Angeles and do the same thing to Arreola.”
“Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE and everyone at AEG are incredibly thrilled to
host our first ever-boxing match on March 27th,” said Lee Zeidman,
General Manager STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre and L.A. LIVE. The theatre
was designed to host a variety of events and now we can add World
Championship boxing to that list, and are looking forward to a history
making night.”
“Matching two of the world’s top heavyweights is only part of the story
on March 27,” Goossen stated.  “The opportunity to bring this event to
the amazing state-of-the-art Nokia Theatre is the other star.  I believe
an expanded and younger fan base will be attracted to this event and it
will be the place to be that night, in part because of the extraordinary
L.A. LIVE, and bringing the first ever boxing event to Nokia Theatre.
The fans will definitely be treated to a World-class event at a
World-class entertainment center.”
The night is sure to be a knockout come March 27 --- the only question is
who will it be?