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Schaefer Says He is Tired of The VADA/Peterson 'Bullsh*t'

•May 10, 2012

By Rick Reeno - The controversy continues with the now canceled junior welterweight rematch between Amir Khan and WBA/IBF champion Lamont Peterson. The fight was scheduled for May 19th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. However, Khan and Golden Boy Promotions were informed on Monday that Peterson had tested positive for “synthetic testosterone." Both fighters agreed, per the contract terms for their rematch, to take part in a random drug testing protocol. Peterson was given the testosterone pellets prior to the first fight with Khan, according to Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer, citing Peterson’s attorney Jeff Fried. The first fight took place on December 10th in Peterson's hometown of Washington, DC. According to Team Peterson, the boxer's doctor gave him the pellets after his testosterone levels were found to be low. The testing had been done unannounced at the March 19 press conference in Los Angeles announcing the fight. The samples from Peterson and Khan were taken to a WADA (World Anti Doping Agency) drug testing lab in Los Angeles and split into “A” and “B” samples, Schaefer said.

Team Peterson Respond: Lamont is No Cheat, No Doper

BoxingScene Staff

•May 10, 2012

It emerged earlier this week that Lamont Peterson, who controversially beat Amir Khan in December to capture the Bolton fighter's WBA and IBF junior welterweight titles, had tested positive for a banned steroid. The news cast doubt over the pair's May 19 rematch in Las Vegas until Golden Boy Promotions and Khan himself confirmed that the bout has been scrapped due to Peterson's use of synthetic testosterone and his inability to get a boxing license in Nevada.

IBF To Investigate Peterson Situation, Khan To Get Belt?

BoxingScene Staff

•May 10, 2012

The International Boxing Federation will speak to Lamont Peterson about his failed drug test before deciding whether to strip him of their light-welterweight title and potentially return it to Amir Khan. Khan today called for the return of his WBA and IBF titles after claiming Peterson's test proved he was "a cheat".

Amir Khan Livid: This Proves Lamont Peterson is a Cheat

BoxingScene Staff

•May 10, 2012

Amir Khan has spoken of his hurt and disappointment following the cancellation of his world light-welterweight title rematch against Lamont Peterson and says the American champion's failed drug test proves he was "a cheat".

VADA on Lamont Peterson's Test, Golden Boy, PEDs, More

Random Hits

•May 10, 2012

VADA’s mission is to help protect the health and safety of athletes who are willing to demonstrate their commitment to clean sport. As a voluntary organization, we depend on those who share our vision to help rid boxing and MMA of PEDs. VADA understands and shares the disappointment that is felt by Golden Boy Promotions, Amir Khan, the undercard fighters, HBO, and the thousands of fans who were looking forward to Khan-Peterson II. This unfortunate situation, however, serves to underscore the need for PED education and the high-caliber testing procedures that VADA offers.

NSAC's Kizer Discusses Peterson Scandal, License Issue

Rick Reeno

•May 9, 2012

As BoxingScene.com previously reported, the junior welterweight rematch between Amir Khan and WBA/IBF champion Lamont Peterson has been canceled. The fight was scheduled for May 19th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. However, Khan and Golden Boy Promotions were informed on Monday that Peterson had tested positive for “synthetic testosterone." Both fighters agreed, per the contract terms for their rematch, to take part in a random drug testing protocol. Peterson took testosterone pellets prior to the first fight with Khan, according to Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer, citing Peterson’s attorney Jeff Fried. The fight first took place on December 10th in Peterson's hometown of Washington, DC. According to Team Peterson, the boxer's doctor gave him the pellets after his testosterone levels were found to be low.

Peterson-Khan Rematch is Off, Khan Seeking Return Date

David P. Greisman

•May 9, 2012

The May 19 rematch between Lamont Peterson and Amir Khan is off, according to Golden Boy Promotions. The promoter, in a news release, said the fight was canceled because of Peterson’s failed drug test and due to the fact that the Nevada State Athletic Commission would not be able to hold a formal hearing on whether to license Peterson until May 15, just four days before the bout was scheduled to take place.

Amir Khan: Let’s Hope the Right Thing Will Be Done

David P. Greisman

•May 9, 2012

Former junior-welterweight titleholder Amir Khan has taken to Twitter to comment on the ongoing story involving Lamont Peterson, who tested positive for synthetic testosterone ahead of the May 19 rematch between the two.

Team Khan To Explore "No-Contest" in Peterson Loss

Rick Reeno

•May 9, 2012

Shah Khan, the father of former champion Amir Khan, is still in shock with the ongoing controversy surrounding WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson, who tested positive for “testosterone pellets." Peterson is scheduled to defend his WBA/IBF titles against Amir Khan on May 19th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Both fighters agreed, per the contract terms for their rematch, to take part in a random drug testing protocol.

Bradley's Trainer Wanted Peterson To "Whip Khan's Ass"

Chris Robinson

•May 8, 2012

On late Monday afternoon I had a lengthy conversation with trainer Joel Diaz, as we discussed his fighter Tim Bradley’s preparation ahead of his June 9th assignment with Manny Pacquiao while also taking a look at this past weekend’s Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Miguel Cotto scrap at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.