Samuel Peter
Nigerian boxer (born 1980)
Biography
Samuel Okon Peter (born September 6, 1980) is a Nigerian former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2019. He held the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title in 2008. At regional level, he held multiple heavyweight championships, including the NABF title twice between 2004 and 2007; and the USBA title in 2005.
Peter was named among the 20 greatest athletes in the history of independent Nigeria by The Punch in 2023, while his capturing of the WBC heavyweight title was ranked the 26th most memorable moment in independent Nigeria's sports history by Premium Times in 2020. He was ranked by The Ring among ten best heavyweights at the conclusion of a year from 2005 to 2008, reaching his highest ranking of world No.2 in 2007. Peter is known for his punching power and holds a 78.9% knockout-to-win ratio.
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Awards & honours (1)
- WBC World Heavyweight Champion
Quick answers about Samuel Peter
- How old is Samuel Peter?
- Samuel Peter is 46 years old (born September 6, 1980).
- When is Samuel Peter's birthday?
- Samuel Peter was born on September 6, 1980.
- Where was Samuel Peter born?
- Samuel Peter was born in Akwa Ibom State.
- What is Samuel Peter's zodiac sign?
- Samuel Peter's zodiac sign is Virgo.
- How tall is Samuel Peter?
- Samuel Peter is 1.85 m (6′1″) tall.
- What is Samuel Peter's nationality?
- Samuel Peter is a citizen of Nigeria.
- What does Samuel Peter do?
- Samuel Peter is known as boxer.
