WBC says Maskaev-Peter on for FEB 2nd

17/10/2007

WBC says Maskaev-Peter on for FEB 2nd

Press Release: The fight for the WBC heavyweight title between WBC titlist Oleg Maskaev and WBC interim titlist Samuel Peter will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 2, 2008, as per the official statement of Don King Productions. The promotion rights for this fight were won by Don King Productions with an offer of $3,107,000.00, of which 55% will be for Maskaev and 45% for Samuel Peter. This title bout had originally been scheduled for October 6 at Madison Square Garden , but it was postponed due to Oleg Maskaev’s injury. The WBC elected Samuel Peter as interim champion after his two victories over James Toney in final eliminations bouts. Peter defended the title with a decision victory over Jameel McCline, who had been approved as a voluntary challenger to save the date an unfreeze the title. The winner must defend next against the WBC Emeritus Champion Vitali Klitschko, which shall be ratified at the 45th Convention to be held in Manila, Philippines, from November 11-17, 2007.