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Devon Alexander Picks Lamont Peterson To Upset Errol Spence

•Dec 4, 2017

Former two-division champion Devon Alexander (27-4) snapped a two fight losing streak when he defeated Walter Carrillo (26-5-1) last month in Florida. The bout topped a Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 bill and was Alexander’s first ring appearance in over 2 years. Another fighter coming off of a long stint of inactivity is Lamont Peterson (35-3-1) who will return from an 11 month layoff on January 20th when he faces IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence (2–0) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Spence: Peterson a Better Fighter Than Brook, Has More Heart

BoxingScene Staff

•Dec 1, 2017

IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence expects a very tough challenge when he makes his first world title defense against Lamont Peterson on January 20th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Back in May, Spence (22-0, 19 KOs) traveled to England to dethrone Kell Brook for the IBF title before a rabid crowd in Sheffield. Peterson, a former division world champion, vacated the WBA "regular" welterweight title to move forward with his fight against Spence.

SHO Sports Head: Not Many Fighters Rushing To Face Spence

BoxingScene Staff

•Nov 30, 2017

On Wednesday in Brooklyn, New York - unbeaten IBF welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr. and former champion Lamont Peterson went face-to-face for the first time to discuss their world title showdown headlining action on Saturday, January 20 live on Showtime. Spence (22-0, 19 KOs) makes the first defense of the title he captured back in May when he traveled to Sheffield to stop Kell Brook before a hostile crowd.

Spence: I Should’ve Been Back Sooner, Want Three Fights in 2018

Keith Idec

•Nov 29, 2017

NEW YORK – Errol Spence Jr. has drawn rave reviews for each of his past two performances. The powerful southpaw became the only opponent to knock out Leonard Bundu when he won their IBF welterweight elimination match in the sixth round 15 months ago in Brooklyn, New York. Roughly six million viewers watched that fight, which NBC broadcast from Coney Island’s Ford Amphitheater.

Video: Errol Spence Talks Keith Thurman, Lamont Peterson

BoxingScene Staff

•Nov 29, 2017

Errol Spence Video Interview - Undefeated IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. will make the first defense of his title when he takes on former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson on Saturday, January 20 live on SHOWTIME. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING®.

Video: Lamont Peterson Talks Errol Spence Showdown

BoxingScene Staff

•Nov 29, 2017

Lamont Peterson Video Interview - Undefeated IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. will make the first defense of his title when he takes on former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson on Saturday, January 20 live on SHOWTIME. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING®.

Photos: Errol Spence, Lamont Peterson - Face To Face in Brooklyn

Boxing Photos

•Nov 29, 2017

Spence vs. Peterson Press Conference Brooklyn Photos Gallery - Undefeated IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. will make the first defense of his title when he takes on former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson on Saturday, January 20 live on SHOWTIME. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING®.

Peterson's Shoulder Injury Completely Healed for Spence Fight

Keith Idec

•Nov 29, 2017

Two doctors told Lamont Peterson he needed shoulder surgery following his last fight. The third doctor Peterson visited assured the former junior welterweight and welterweight champion physical therapy and rest would be enough to help heal the torn muscle in his left shoulder. Peterson is thankful that he took that path to recovery.

Errol Spence: My Goal is To Unify Welterweight Division in 2018

Random Hits

•Nov 21, 2017

Undefeated IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. will make the first defense of his title when he takes on former two-division world champion Lamont Peterson on Saturday, January 20 live on SHOWTIME. The event is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING®. SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING coverage begins live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will feature undercard attractions that will be announced in the near future.

Peterson's Long Layoff 'No Concern at All' Before Spence Fight

Keith Idec

•Nov 20, 2017

Unlike many fighters, Lamont Peterson keeps himself in peak physical condition even when he doesn’t have a fight scheduled. That’s why Peterson isn’t concerned about challenging Errol Spence Jr. on January 20, a full 11 months after Peterson’s last fight. The 33-year-old Peterson, a big underdog against Spence, hasn’t fought since he won the WBA world welterweight title from Russia’s David Avanesyan on February 18 in Cincinnati.