Samuel Peter vs. Vitali Klitschko

Samuel Peter vs. Vitali Klitschko, billed as Dangerzone, was a professional boxing match contested on 11 October 2008, for the WBC heavyweight championship.

[1] After winning the WBC title against Oleg Maskaev, Samuel Peter entered into negotiations for a mandatory defence against former champion Vitali Klitschko, who was returning from an almost four year retirement.

Klitschko had been set for a tune up bout with Jameel McCline in September 2007 before a back injury forced him to withdraw.

[2] Peter's only previous defeat came at the hands of Vitali's younger brother Wladimir in September 2005.

Klitschko dominated the bout, utilising his left jab and landing powerful hooks to Peter's body and head.