Samuel Peter, nicknamed "The Nigerian Nightmare," is a heavyweight boxer who is considered by many to be the hardest puncher in the world and has drawn comparisons to George Foreman. He was born in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria on September 6, 1980. Originally, Peter's preferred sport was soccer. In 1992, some boxers came to Peter's school to train. The curious young 11-Year-Old stopped by and asked if he could train along with them. This marked the beginning of a successful amateur career for Peter.