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Lamont Peterson and Felix Diaz are set for their 12-round crossroads fight Saturday afternoon in Fairfax, Virginia. Despite there not being a title at stake, the two main event fighters were eager to take the fight the moment the opportunity was presented.
FAIRFAX, VA - In an entertaining 12-round scrap, hometown favorite Lamont Peterson (now 34-3-1, 17 KOs) edged out a majority decision over previously undefeated Olympic gold medalist Felix Diaz (now 17-1, 8 KOs) from EagleBank Arena at George Mason University. Peterson and Diaz stood and exchanged shots toe-to-toe for long periods, bringing the crowd into a frenzy time-after-time.
Lamont Peterson managed a disputed majority decision win over previously unbeaten Felix Diaz in their welterweight headliner Saturday afternoon in Fairfax, Virginia. An even score of 114-114 was overruled by cards of 117-111 and 116-112 in favor of Peterson, scores that reeked of hometown favoritism for the former ex-champion fighting less than 45 minutes from his Washington D.C. backyard.
Lamont Peterson and Felix Diaz are set for their 12-round non-title fight Saturday afternoon in Fairfax, Virginia. Peterson tipped the scales at 144.4 lbs., while Diaz weighed 144.2 lbs. The bout headlines a special Saturday afternoon edition of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC . Despite their not being a title at stake, the two main event fighters were eager to take the fight the moment the opportunity was presented.
Lamont Peterson and Felix Diaz are set for their 12-round non-title fight Saturday afternoon in Fairfax, Virginia. Peterson tipped the scales at 144.4 lbs., while Diaz weighed 144.2 lbs. The bout headlines a special Saturday afternoon edition of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC.
WASHINGTON, DC - Two days before former world champion Lamont Peterson (33-3-1, 17 KOs) and Olympic Gold Medalist Felix Diaz Jr.(17-0, 8 KOs) are set to enter the ring at EagleBank Arena at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, the fighters hosted a press conference at The Hamilton Live in downtown Washington, DC. The Saturday afternoon Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC event will air live with televised coverage beginning at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA - Former world champion Lamont Peterson (33-3-1, 17 KOs) will return to the ring near his Washington D.C. home as he takes on 2008 Olympic Gold medalist from the Dominican Republic Felix Diaz Jr. (17-0, 8 KOs) in a 12-round bout on Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC on Saturday, October 17 from EagleBank Arena (formerly the Patriot Center) at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hometown hero Lamont Peterson (33-3-1, 17 KOs) worked out for the media Thursday at the Bald Eagle Recreation Center in Southeast Washington, D.C. as he prepares for 12-round showdown against Olympic Gold Medalist Felix Diaz Jr.(17-0, 8 KOs). The PBC on NBC main event bout takes place next Saturday, October 17 at EagleBank Arena at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC televised coverage beginning at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. Photos by Wallace Barron.
Confirming Wednesday's breaking news by BoxingScene.com Editor-in-Chief Rick Reeno, additional details have been revealed for the October 17 showdown between Lamont Peterson and Felix Diaz. The show—which will air live in an afternoon edition of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on NBC—now has a home and a solidified co-feature, with the event heading to EagleBank Arena on George Mason University campus in Fairfax, Virginia.
BoxingScene.com has been advised that former champion Lamont Peterson (33-3-1, 17KOs) will face Olympic gold medal winner Felix Diaz (17-0, 8KOs) in a welterweight contest on October 17th. The fight will headline a Premier Boxing Champions event, with the network to be determined. Diaz was in action back in April, winning a lopsided ten round unanimous decision over Gabriel Bracero. Peterson headlined that card, at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, where he lost a close twelve round majority decision to Danny Garcia.