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DUVA BOXING AND K2 PROMOTIONS REACH AGREEMENT FOR WBC WORLD
HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION SAMUEL PETER TO DEFEND TITLE VS. VITALI
KLITSCHKO THIS FALL, AVOIDING PURSE BID
Dino Duva, president of Duva Boxing and promoter of
World Boxing Council Heavyweight Champion Samuel Peter,
announced today that an agreement has been reached with K2
Promotions for the “Nigerian Nightmare’ to defend his title
against former champion Vitali Klitschko, thus avoiding
a purse bid.
The two sides reached accord at meetings in Mexico City
yesterday, and the WBC world title clash will take place
sometime this fall, with date, site and television to be
determined in the near future.
“The deal was made at the 11th hour, and we are
delighted,” said Duva. “Instead of going to the WBC offices
for a purse bid and uncertain future, we instead were able to
reach the agreement and announce it in front of the wonderful
Mexican media and fans.
“We’re ecstatic,” added Duva. “It’s the best possible deal for
all concerned – the fighters, promoters, and most importantly
the fans.”
The WBC Heavyweight title tilt will be a co-promotion between
Duva Boxing and K2 Promotions, with Duva serving as lead
promoter.
“It was a long and complicated negotiation,” said Duva. “I
want to sincerely thank all of the key parties – my partner
Don King, Sam’s manager Ivaylo Gotzev, Vitali Klitschko, his
advisor Shelly Finkel and promoter Tom Loeffler
"Last but not least, I must thank WBC President Jose
Sulaiman, who, along with his son Mauricio, was determined to
get all parties to the table and make a deal for this great
fight,” wrapped up Duva. “Without their support and
understanding, this never would have happened.
