Press Release: Sam Peter, who was handed the WBC interim title when the full titlist, Oleg Maskaev pulled out of an October 6, 2007 fight with a back injury, had the following thoughts about Maskaev being replaced by Jameel McCline: "It doesn’t matter who I fight. McCline is a good fighter, a good boxer and good champion [?], but it doesn’t matter. I’ll adjust to any style [McCline is considerably taller Maskaev]. I am the [WBC interim] heavyweight world champion and I’ll do whatever it takes to defend my title.” In response to comments from Maskaev’s promoter, Dennis Rappaport, who is angry with the WBC's decision to award interim title to Peter rather than wait until Maskaev heals: “I can’t wait no more. I have waited nine months for the chance and I can’t wait no more for anybody who doesn’t want to defend the heavyweight title."