News - Samuel Peter

Heavyweight prospect Samuel Peter remained unbeaten at the Union Plaza Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas Friday night with a third stoppage win over Gilberto Martinez. Peter, who improved to 23-0-(20), was a little slow to get going in the opening round but dumped Martinez on the canvas in round three with a right cross, Martinez beat the count and was allowed to continue but Peter was on him again leaving referee Richard Steele no choice but to jump in and stop the action after 2.05. read more ...

Two of the prized jewels of Duva Boxing’s up-and-coming stable will headline the ESPN2 Friday Night Fights telecast on April 29 at the Union Plaza Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event will feature rising heavyweight crusher Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter, 22-0 (19), going against capable veteran Gilbert Martinez, 18-8-3 (7)... read more ...

Heavyweight Samuel Peter claimed the vacant USBA title with an explosive fifth round TKO over game Yanqui Diaz . The power-punching Peter forced Diaz to take a knee in round one and floored him again at the end of round two. Referee Brian Garry deducted two points from Peter for throwing an uppercut while Diaz was down read more ...