Lamont Peterson

Lamont Peterson (born January 24, 1984) is an American professional boxer in the Premier Boxing Champions series. Lamont competes in the light welterweight division and is the former IBF Light Welterweight Champion.^[1]

Background

Lamont Peterson and his younger brother Anthony Peterson have been regularly featured on ESPN boxing telecasts and their story has been frequently discussed on the show. The Petersons were left without parents at an early age, with their father in prison^[2] and their mother suffering personal issues. The brothers were reportedly homeless on the streets of Washington, DC for several years.^[3] While homeless at age 10, they were noticed by Barry Hunter, a boxing coach. Over time, Hunter developed their boxing skills while mentoring them and both brothers morphed into amateur boxing stars.

Amateur career

• 2001 National Golden Gloves Lightweight Champion.

He became 141 lbs US champion in 2003. He holds wins over Rock Allen in 2003, who beat him twice 2004 in the Olympic box-offs, Mike Alvarado and Andre Dirrell, as well as 2003 amateur world champion Willy Blain (in 2003).

Professional career

Light Welterweight

In 2009, Peterson defeated Blain by 7th round TKO to win the Interim WBO Light Welterweight title.

Peterson vs. Bradley

He fought WBO Light Welterweight champion and Ring No. 1 Light Welterweight Timothy Bradley in late 2009, but lost by unanimous decision.

Peterson vs. Ortiz

On the undercard of Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana, Lamont faced Ring No. 9 Light Welterweight Victor Ortiz on December 11 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and fought to a controversial draw. Ortiz started the fight strong, but many felt Peterson took the middle and late rounds of the fight, doing enough to earn the decision.

Peterson vs. Khan

Peterson defeated Ring No. 2 ranked Light Welterweight Amir Khan for the WBA and IBF Light Welterweight titles in Washington, DC on December 10, 2011 by split decision. There was some controversy over the refereeing, due to two point deductions against Khan for pushing Peterson off him.^[4] A rematch planned for May 19, 2012 was cancelled following Peterson's positive test for synthetic testosterone.^[5] Peterson, who had requested that Khan agree to drug screening prior to the fight, issued a statement saying that he had done nothing wrong and that his team "will vigorously pursue the truth with regards to this matter and continue to fight to protect this young man's character, credibility and all he has accomplished. Once all the facts have been reviewed we have no doubt that he will be vindicated."^[6] Peterson has said that he took synthetic testosterone as a valid treatment for a medical condition, though he did not notify the Nevada Athletic Commission.^[6] It is now unclear whether Peterson will keep hold of the WBA and IBF Light Welterweight titles as Peterson failed to come to the appeal held by Nevada Athletic Commission.^[6]

Peterson has been stripped of the WBA 140-pound title as a result of his failed pre-fight drug test. Amir Khan reinstated as WBA champion. The belt was on the line when Khan challenged WBC titleholder Danny Garcia on July 14 and lost via fourth round knockout.^[7][8][9]

Return to the Ring

He defended his IBF Light Welterweight title on February 22, 2013 against Kendall Holt at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.^[10] Peterson retained his title by TKO stoppage against Holt.

Peterson vs. Matthysse

Peterson fought Lucas Matthysse on May 18, 2013 in Atlantic City. Peterson lost by TKO in round 3; he was knocked down once in round 2 and two more times in round 3.

Peterson vs. Jean

Peterson faced Dierry Jean on January 25, 2014 in Washington, D.C., with Peterson's IBF Light Welterweight championship on the line.^[11] Peterson won the fight by unanimous decision, handing Jean his first career loss.^[12]

Peterson vs. Garcia

Peterson faced Danny García on April 11, 2015, in his debut bout in the Premier Boxing Champions series on NBC. The fight took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.^[13] Peterson lost by 12 round majority decision. One judge had it a draw at 114-114 while two judges both had it 113-115 for Garcia; much controversy surrounded the decision, as many gave Peterson the win. The fight was held at a catchweight of 143lb, therefore, Peterson remains the IBF Light Welterweight champion.

Professional record

33 Wins (17 knockouts, 16 decisions), 3 Losses (1 knockout, 2 decisions), 1 Draw[14]
Res.	Record	Opponent	Type	Rd., Time	Date	Location	Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss	33-3-1	Danny García	MD	12	2015-04-11	Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York	Non title fight. Catchweight: 143 lbs.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	33-2-1	Edgar Santana	TKO	10 (12), 2:48	2014-08-09	Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York	Retained IBF Light Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	32-2-1	Dierry Jean	UD	12	2014-01-25	D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C	Retained IBF Light Welterweight title.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss	31-2-1	Lucas Matthysse	TKO	3 (12)	2013-05-18	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey	Non-title Welterweight bout. Fight at 141 pound catch weight.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	31-1-1	Kendall Holt	TKO	8 (12)	2013-02-22	D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C	Retained IBF Light Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	30-1-1	Amir Khan	SD	12	2011-12-10	Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C	Won WBA (Super) & IBF Light Welterweight titles.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	29-1-1	Victor Cayo	KO	12 (12), 2:46	2011-07-29	Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada	IBF Light Welterweight Title Eliminator.
Draw	28-1-1	Victor Ortiz	SD	10	2010-12-11	Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	28–1	Damian Fullers	TKO	7 (10), 1:10	2010-04-10	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss	27–1	Timothy Bradley	UD	12	2009-12-12	Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California	For WBO Light Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	27–0	Willy Blain	TKO	7 (12), 1:47	2009-04-25	Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamon	Won Interim WBO Light Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	26–0	Lanardo Tyner	UD	10	2008-11-01	Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada	Won interim NABF Light Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	25–0	Rogelio Castañeda, Jr.	TKO	9 (10), 2:50	2008-07-05	Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	24–0	Antonio Mesquita	UD	10	2008-01-04	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	23–0	Humberto Toledo	KO	1 (8), 2:28	2007-11-17	Casablanca Casino, Providenciales
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	22–0	Frankie Santos	RTD	6 (12), 3:00	2007-09-07	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi	Won WBO NABO Light Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	21–0	John Brown	TKO	8 (12), 0:28	2007-05-25	DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	20–0	Juaquin Gallardo	UD	8	2007-01-05	Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	19–0	Marteze Logan	UD	8	2006-11-18	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	18–0	Omar Bernal	TKO	6 (8), 1:19	2006-09-01	Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino, East Peoria, Illinois
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	17–0	Mario Ramos	UD	10	2006-04-28	4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	16–0	Jose Leo Moreno	UD	10	2006-02-17	FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee	Won vacant WBC USNBC & vacant WBC United States Light Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	15–0	Johnny Walker	TKO	3 (6)	2005-12-10	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	14–0	Robert Frankel	UD	8	2005-09-02	Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	13–0	Meacher Major	UD	6	2005-08-20	Isle of Capri Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	12–0	Miguel Angel Torresillas	UD	10	2005-07-19	Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino, Lula, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	11–0	John Frazier	TKO	1 (6)	2005-06-18	FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	10–0	Mikel Williams	UD	6	2005-05-22	Silver Star Casino, Choctaw, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	9–0	Orlando Jesus Soto	UD	6	2005-04-30	Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino, Lula, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	8–0	Larry Cunningham	TKO	4	2005-04-23	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	7–0	Oscar Perez	TKO	1 (4)	2005-04-09	Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	6–0	Sheldon Mosley	TKO	2 (6)	2005-02-19	Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino, Lula, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	5–0	Steve Verdin	UD	4	2005-01-22	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	4–0	Daniel Craycraft	UD	4	2004-12-12	Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	3–0	Michael Moss	KO	1 (4), 2:20	2004-11-05	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	2–0	Walter Gilliam	UD	4	2004-10-23	Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino, Lula, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	1–0	Nicholas Dean	TKO	1 (4), 0:22	2004-09-25	FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee	Professional debut.

References

1. ↑ http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/lamont-peterson
2. ↑ Punching Petersons pushing for title run – boxing – ESPN. Sports.espn.go.com (2007-05-16). Retrieved on 2011-12-12.
3. ↑ The Peterson Brothers: An Argument for Boxing. Eastsideboxing.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-12.
4. ↑ Gavin, Jamie (2011-12-20). "Scott Christ". BBC News. Retrieved 2014-08-17. 
5. ↑ Amir Khan-Lamont Peterson rematch off after failed drugs test BBC News. 10 May 2012
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Rafael, Dan. Lamont Peterson issues statement ESPN.com 10 May 2012
7. ↑ "WBA strips Peterson of its 140-pound title - Ring TV". Ringtv.craveonline.com. 2012-06-27. Retrieved 2014-08-17. 
8. ↑ "Boxing News | Amir Khan reinstated as WBA super champion". Fightnews.com. 2012-07-11. Retrieved 2014-08-17. 
9. ↑
10. ↑ "Lamont Peterson to defend title against Kendall Holt in February - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2014-08-17. 
11. ↑ "Canada's Jean looks to title fight with Peterson in January". TSN.ca. Retrieved 23 January 2014. 
12. ↑ "Lamont Peterson retains title with decision over Dierry Jean". CBC Sports. Retrieved 27 January 2014. 
13. ↑ http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/boxing-schedule
14. ↑ Lamont Peterson – Boxer. Boxrec.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-30.

External links

• Professional boxing record for Lamont Peterson from BoxRec
• Lamont Peterson on Premier Boxing Champions
• Lamont Peterson on Twitter
• Lamont Peterson on Instagram