Sam Peter vs. Harrison or Skelton at O2 on 7/12

Promoters Don King and Frank Warren have come to an agreement for Sam Peter to defend his WBC heavyweight title in the UK against either Audley Harrison or Matt Skelton. The bout will take place on July 12 at the O2 Arena.

Peter is taking the fight as a tuneup for his mandatory title defense against Vitali Klitschko, scheduled to take place in October. No word on the American television arm, but the fight is geared more to a Showtime international themed show, than something HBO would pick up.

Warren expects to make a final decision on the opponent soon, but he appears to be leaning to Harrison by selling their amateur meeting.

"I’ve agreed terms with Don King for WBC heavyweight champ Sam Peter to fight at London’s O2 Arena on July 12," Warren said. In the opposite corner will be either Matt Skelton or Audley Harrison. I’m holding talks with all parties over the weekend and will make an announcement on Monday. Ironically, Harrison beat Peter in the amateurs and was considered the better talent when they went pro."