How does Wlad-Peter II play out?

I think they've both improved since the last fight but most of Peter's improvement was probably because of Toney's decline. Wlad has improved to a point where he hardly even needs to clinch at all, see his fights vs. Byrd, Brock, Austin & Brewster. Instead he relies on his jab and solid footwork, and by mixing in some heavy shots to discourage anyone from coming forward in the first place.

 

I thought Wlad fought scared in their fight: turning his head,welcoming rabbit punches which dis-oriented him thruout. The reason Wlad won this fight was because of his suberb conditioning- had he not had that ,Peter out-works him and stops him. Wlad's a bad dude right now.

 

Wlad wins either UD or late KO.

Keeps a frustrated Peter at the end of a long jab all night. Either takes the points, or an exhausted Peter goes down and stays down late.

 

I think Sam finally lands a good power shot and Wlad crumbles to the canvas. Yes, I am a fan and ralize that Wlad could certainly hurt Sam as well. :yep


Peter by TKO, round 8

 

Pretty much the same as their first fight, just with fewer knockdowns.

This may sound strange, but I think the improved boxing that Sam has demonstrated will work to his disadvantage. Sheer aggression helped keep Klitschko from unloading on him in their first fight. His power, reckless as it was, forced Wlad to box and not go for the KO. However, while his jab and footwork are improved, they are still a step or two (or three) below Wlad's. He would get pummeled if he tried to jab and box with a faster, taller man. His new boxing abilities worked against a shorter, slower, unprepared Toney. But, not against the best fighter in the division.

Having said that, I doubt Wlad knocks Peter out. Peter has an unbelievable chin, and good stamina. And Wlad will still be weary of his power, and probably spend the first half of the fight just jabbing and moving. Enough to stop a faded, rusty, past-his-prime Brewster, but not a healthy, strong, immensely durable 26 year old Sam Peter.

Wlad by UD. Think a slightly more exciting version of Lewis-Tua. Maybe a few nervous moments for Wlad, possibly even a knockdown, but Wlad appears to be a much more composed and confident fighter these days.

 

Wlad should take it again, dont forget, Sam took a heavy beating in their last fight, you cant take too many of those and expect to be the same. However, Peter is still young and will see where his standing after the Maskaev fight.

 

Good observation..I would agree.

 

:good good post but i think a weary PETER get starched next time !

 

No way does Waldo get another ref who lets him abuse the clinch. They will prepare for that this time.

Sam by knockout in 8-10 rounds.

 

A green Peter almost had him out of there - today's improved version finishes the job.

 

I agree, can't wait for Peter to stop his next opponent also, we need Peter back in action.

 

VLAD executes him this time ! And shockingly easy ! :bbb

 

I think the only variable would be if Wlad could drop Peter, or not.

Wlad would win, but how dramatic the ending would be is what I wonder about. I think it would probably end by the ref seeing Peter has had enough, and waving it off, late.

Young Klit is too big, strong, fast, and skilled for Peter to beat.