**Why.....ESB....why......?**

Well there are several reasons to it.

#1. He was claimed to be the most devastating puncher "The Nigerian Nightmare" but as he stepped up in class, its clear to see that his power is really overrated. He has good power but not devastating power

#2 His chin was claimed to be granite, but he was down 3 times against not a knockout artist Jameel Mccline, another aspect where he was overrated

#3 He uses illegal punches and he showed it yet again agaist Mccline. Punches behind the head are his trademark weapon but he also likes to punch low as well.

#4 His arrogance. He claims to be the #1 heavyweight and acts as if he won the belt 10 fights ago.

#5 He was claimed to be an exciting fighter but his latest fights have in fact been rather boring.

 

I think Andrew is pissed off right now, Peter is trying to steal his trademark :deal

 

Good post bro.

Agree totally here.

 

It's funny cause its true. I actually think the two boxers have very similar attributes and Peter's demise will be very similar to Brewster's. Good power is not enough to sustain a belt for a very long time, even in a sub-par division. His physique and conditioning are not exactly awe inspiring either. And albeit he was not to blame for it, the way he received the strap around his waist was extremely anti-climactic, to the point that I would be delighted had he lost it (and almost did) against McCline.

 

So many posters here were hailing him as the next undefeated champion of the world, when in fact he was always a crude and very limited fighter. I have never seen someone with such poor boxing skills build up such a fanbase. What has pissed me off is how many people rated him as #2, when there is someone like Chagaev who has clearly achieved much more than what he has. I am thankful that Mcline put an end to this.

 

1. He talks total shite in interviews, about god etc.
2. He acted like a dick right after sparking out Williams.
3. He got at least one gift decision against Toney.
4. He's a very dirty fighter.
5. He makes bullhsit excuses, like saying his hands were broken and that's why he got decked 3 times.

 

6. He's totally unskilled.

 

That was great zakman. Thanks for the laugh.

 

I happened to be at the Peter fight and sat behind the media section. I booed the decision but when I watched it again I gave it to Peter, but not by much because I thought a few rounds were pretty even. I didn't care who won but I have to give McCline some credit. McBride is the guy that impressed me because he fought so hard I thought he could have taken on either MCline or Peter. It seems Peter is a "B" level fighter, and he will always be "B" level. He's strong, tough, decent chin, but has limited skills and movement. And he'll never have any significant fan base.

 

I think part of the reason he is unpopular is that many see a lot of potential, which he hasn't totally lived up to yet. People want results, and they want them fast, regardless of whether it's right or wrong. People also want clarity in the heavyweight division, and at this juncture, Peter hasn't really helped as a fresh new light. Moreover, people are looking for increased polish from him because of the experience he gained with the Toney and Klitschko fights, but more than anything, he appeared to regress in the McCline fight. The only positive out of the McCline fight is that he faced severe adversity by rising from the canvas to win a controversial decision. Technically speaking, we didn't see any evolution in his style and craft.