US Tomato Can
4th December 2007, 10:18 PM
The first heavyweight champion from Africa gets honored in his himeland from fightnews.com
WBC Interim Heavyweight Champion Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter has been embraced by the people in his homeland of Nigeria as a national hero, and everywhere he has visited, crowds have gathered, parades have been held and honors bestowed.
“You have proudly hoisted our nation’s flag on the highest stage of professional boxing. Your outstanding achievement will inspire other Nigerian sports men and women to great international attainments to the glory of the fatherland,” proclaimed Nigerian President, Umaru Yar'Adua, as he presented Peter with the Order of the Niger (OON).
Back home for the first time since being named champion by the WBC, Peter has been mobbed everywhere he has gone. “He’s a hero and an inspiration to his people,” said manager Ivaylo Gotzev, who accompanied Peter for part of the journey. “Everywhere he goes there are thousands of people there cheering.”
In another prestigious honor, Nigerian police have promoted Peter, already a 'sports policeman', to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police and converted him to a regular police officer.
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WBC Interim Heavyweight Champion Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter has been embraced by the people in his homeland of Nigeria as a national hero, and everywhere he has visited, crowds have gathered, parades have been held and honors bestowed.
“You have proudly hoisted our nation’s flag on the highest stage of professional boxing. Your outstanding achievement will inspire other Nigerian sports men and women to great international attainments to the glory of the fatherland,” proclaimed Nigerian President, Umaru Yar'Adua, as he presented Peter with the Order of the Niger (OON).
Back home for the first time since being named champion by the WBC, Peter has been mobbed everywhere he has gone. “He’s a hero and an inspiration to his people,” said manager Ivaylo Gotzev, who accompanied Peter for part of the journey. “Everywhere he goes there are thousands of people there cheering.”
In another prestigious honor, Nigerian police have promoted Peter, already a 'sports policeman', to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police and converted him to a regular police officer.
The rest is at www.fightnews.com