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When two veterans with established world class chops square off, and there is reason to believe they are well matched, it’s a good thing. When both fighters are in a position where winning is a desperate need, and not just a healthy want, it’s a better thing.
Lamont Peterson, the reigning IBF titlist at 140 lbs., needs to win to keep his belt. He needs to win, even more, to prove his validity. His positive PED test last year didn’t just cancel a rematch with Amir Khan. It brought scrutiny on an already controversial first outcome with Khan and on his place as a champion. In Holt, he has a former champion who can still go but one he is supposed to be able to defeat. He also has home field advantage at what should be a raucous Armory in Washington, DC.
Holt, being in the position of ‘supposed to lose,’ can’t afford to. With losses in three of his last six, this might not be his last chance. It’s close and may well be his last real one before he is forced to be the ‘former world champion’ others look to add to their record on the way up. [Click Here To Read More]
Lamont Peterson, the reigning IBF titlist at 140 lbs., needs to win to keep his belt. He needs to win, even more, to prove his validity. His positive PED test last year didn’t just cancel a rematch with Amir Khan. It brought scrutiny on an already controversial first outcome with Khan and on his place as a champion. In Holt, he has a former champion who can still go but one he is supposed to be able to defeat. He also has home field advantage at what should be a raucous Armory in Washington, DC.
Holt, being in the position of ‘supposed to lose,’ can’t afford to. With losses in three of his last six, this might not be his last chance. It’s close and may well be his last real one before he is forced to be the ‘former world champion’ others look to add to their record on the way up. [Click Here To Read More]
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