When Samuel Okon Peter was declared the interim world heavyweight boxing champion few weeks ago, it was not an issue but when he defeated the challenger Jammd McCline via a unanimous decision, it become news. Apart from being the news, it became an event to be celebrated worldwide. Nigerians celebrated it the more because to us its equivalent of a world cup. Nigeria has been denied this title for decades that when it came, the firework went boom boom and the champagne were popped through the day.
The first round was Samuels' round as confirmed by the commentators. It was a beauty to behold. But by round two and three, Samuel was on his knees due to hard jabs from McCline. He rose up each time and stuck with the fight till the 14th round. After each round from the 5th round his fight improved, his focus clearer and his jabs more direct and powerful.
McCline was at an advantage due to his towering height. He surged to an early lead because by round two, Peter was floored. In round three, he gave Peter a jab to the chin that sent him toppling forward onto his hands and knees. Peter was dazed that he was wobbling when he got up. His challenger patiently measured him up and without allowing him to recover, gave him three straight left and right hands jabs that sent him flat to the canvas. I prayed then that the fight would not be stopped because he was practically gasping for breathe and moving unsteadily. It was as if he was seeing double. I really had to pray for strength and determination for Peter especially in the second and third round when he was going through great torment and dizzying spells.
Our prayers and Peters' determination stopped McCline from overwhelming him with punches. I was told that from the state he came from, AKWA IBOM STATE, in Nigeria that the people were praying and singing several christian choruses asking God to give victory to Peters especially in the second and third round. Anyway, he pulled through became bolder , took charge and started controlling his jabs for effective defense of his title. As Peter became bolder McCline began to tire under his attack.
I guess Peter has learnt that no matter how wobbling the jabs may be, you just have to stand strong and not go down. This he did as the fight progressed. McCline jabs wobbled him few times but did not floor him. He took control and won the fight.
This fight has brought a strong awareness of the gains and exposure that boxing can bring to Nigeria. I hope our government will support boxing and encourage more people into that sport.
Congratulations our own Nigerian Nightmare Samuel Peter, our Champion.
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