Sponsored By Goodyear? Peter 265
By Uncategorized March 26th, 2009Former WBC heavyweight champion Samuel Peter weighed in at a career high 265 pounds ahead of his Friday fight with Eddie Chambers. In first fight since losing the world title to Vitali Klitschko last October, one might think Peter would want to send a message that he learned his lesson, that his fire has been restored, that he craves the return of the belt.
The only message he sent with this weight? I like to eat, and I don’t like to train, and I don’t respect Eddie Chambers as a foe.
Peter scaled in at 11 1/2 pounds more than he did for the Klitschko fight.
His previous high was 257 pounds, which he weighed for his and first fight with James Toney in September 2006.
Is the smart money on Chambers, based on the moaning and groaning that the scale unleashed when Peter stepped on it? Or can a fat Peter still take down the Philly fighter?
March 26th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Fast Eddie’s gonna whip Fat Sammy. I had high hopes for Sam but he’s mentally not tough or disciplined enough. You’d think after that pathetic showing against Vitali he’d be driven to prove he’s still a force. Word out of his camp is he didn’t train hard and looked crappy. I think he’ll gas after 4, get pot shotted for a few more rounds and the TKO will come in the 7th or 8th.
March 27th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Peter was never known for his “skill”. This says his heart isn’t in it, he just wants a paycheck. He’ll get a check and an ass whipin tonight. Too bad, he coulda been a top dog for many years in the HW division. Now he’s gonna be another stepping sto,,,BOULDER for prospects.