Al Bernstien said "Peter's on the cusp of becoming a complete fighter ,something many people previously felt was not possible"

and "Peter has show the world that he is better for the heavyweight division than James Toney"

the fights on you tube. in 6 or 8 parts. worth watching.
Peter is dramatically improved.

Regarding Oleg MAskaev.
As far as him being "stupid" enough to fight Wlad or Peter
I guess that depends on if you think either one of them are all that.
Vlad has been wacked out. plain and simple. punchers can and do get to him and when they do. bye bye. Peter seems to be the tougher guy to beat less chance of a KO win and looked very good against Toney.
Maskaev has to be feeling pretty confident after the repeat KO win over Rahman. Dont forget Rahman drew vs Toney and Toney beat Peter in the first fight (by most observers) So based on that Mask isn't out of Peter's league my any means. (at least in his own mind)
The big nagging shadows that hang over Maskaev and make all the rest so eager to fight him??

Of course that juicy belt around his waist and

Oliver McCall KO loss
David Tua KO loss
Kirk Johnson KO loss
Lance Whitaker KO loss
Corey Sanders KO loss

He hasn't done much to outshine those dark shadows other than the Rahman fights, and the win over Sanin Samil Sam doesnt prove much if anything as he had no top guys on his record and it was a 12 rd UD
Same as the Peter Okhello fight.
I do ,however ,like the guy. coming from a tough background as a mine worker in Kazakstan. HE seems decent,he's not afraid to go in and throw punches and let the chips fall where they may. That could get him a lucky win over Wlad,but probably a KO loss against Peter

But the obvious fact remains...HE HAS TO FIGHT SOMEBODY!