Lamont Peterson: record, next fight and profile →
Amir Khan will be taking on rival Lamont Peterson for a second time after he was upset last December when he lost by split decision in a close and exciting fight. The fight was also filled with controversy as Khan questioned the judging and was in disagreement with referee Joseph Cooper deducting two points during the fight for excessive pushing.
An interesting fact in the Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson rematch is that both fighters will participate in a random Olympic style drug testing protocol. Olympic style drug testing is slowly being incorporated into major fights after Floyd Mayweather Jr. was the first fighter to introduce the testing procedure as part of the requirements leading up to a fight. Peterson-Khan II takes place on May 19th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
After his victory over Amir Khan last December in front of his hometown of Washington DC, Lamont Peterson had plenty of options as to who his next opponent would be. For the first time in his career Peterson was in total control of his destiny and where he wanted his career to go.
Lamont Peterson, Unified Super Lightweight World Champion
Amir Khan is gearing up for his rematch with Lamont Peterson which will take place on May 19th in Las Vegas, NV at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino. Their first bout was a thrilling affair that was unfortunately then draped in controversy over point deductions and the judging.
Luis Sandoval speaks with WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson to discuss his upcoming rematch with Amir Khan, strategy and more.
Luis Sandoval speaks with British superstar Amir Khan about his rematch with WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson, strategy details and more.
Luis Sandoval speaks with Freddie Roach, trainer of Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao, to discuss Khan's rematch with WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson, Pacquiao's future and more.
Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Lamont Peterson (Left) and former Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Amir Khan (Right) pose in Los Angeles, California at a press conference for their May 19 Unified Super Lightweight World Championship rematch at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada which will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing. Photos by Gene Glevins/Hoganphotos
Amir Khan has embarked on the toughest training of his career to beat Lamont Peterson in their rematch on May 19. The 25-year-old Briton aims to avenge his controversial loss to the American when they meet in Las Vegas. Peterson will defend the IBF and WBA light-welterweight titles that he took from Khan in Washington last December.