Lamont Peterson
| Lamont Peterson | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Havoc |
| Rated at |
Light welterweight Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
January 24, 1984 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 38 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
Lamont Peterson (born January 24, 1984) is an American professional boxer. He is a former IBF and WBA (Super) 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, Peterson 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 by knocking Peterson down twice in the third round, but many felt Peterson took the middle and late rounds of the fight, doing enough to earn the decision.[4]
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.[5] A rematch planned for May 19, 2012 was cancelled following Peterson's positive test for synthetic testosterone.[6]
Peterson was stripped of the WBA 140-pound title as a result of his failed pre-fight drug test. Amir Khan reinstated as WBA champion. [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. The fight was held at a catchweight of 143lb.
Professional record
| 34 Wins (17 knockouts, 16 decisions), 3 Losses (1 knockout, 2 decisions), 1 Draw[14] | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Win | 34-3-1 |  Félix Díaz, Jr. |
MD | 12 | 2015-10-17 |  EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, Virginia |
|
| Loss | 33-3-1 | Danny García |
MD | 12 | 2015-04-11 | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York |
Non-title Welterweight bout. Fight at 143 pound catch weight. |
| Win | 33-2-1 |  Edgar Santana |
TKO | 10 (12), 2:48 | 2014-08-09 | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York |
Retained IBF Light Welterweight title. |
| Win | 32-2-1 |  Dierry Jean |
UD | 12 | 2014-01-25 | D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C |
Retained IBF Light Welterweight title. |
| 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. |
| Win | 31-1-1 | Kendall Holt |
TKO | 8 (12) | 2013-02-22 | D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C |
Retained IBF Light Welterweight title. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
|
| Win | 28–1 | Damian Fullers |
TKO | 7 (10), 1:10 | 2010-04-10 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Loss | 27–1 | Timothy Bradley |
UD | 12 | 2009-12-12 | Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California |
For WBO Light Welterweight title. |
| Win | 27–0 |  Willy Blain |
TKO | 7 (12), 1:47 | 2009-04-25 | Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamon |
Won Interim WBO Light Welterweight title. |
| Win | 26–0 | Lanardo Tyner |
UD | 10 | 2008-11-01 | Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |
Won interim NABF Light Welterweight title. |
| Win | 25–0 |  Rogelio Castañeda, Jr. |
TKO | 9 (10), 2:50 | 2008-07-05 | Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 24–0 |  Antonio Mesquita |
UD | 10 | 2008-01-04 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 23–0 |  Humberto Toledo |
KO | 1 (8), 2:28 | 2007-11-17 |  Casablanca Casino, Providenciales |
|
| 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. |
| Win | 21–0 | John Brown |
TKO | 8 (12), 0:28 | 2007-05-25 | DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia |
|
| Win | 20–0 | Juaquin Gallardo |
UD | 8 | 2007-01-05 | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 19–0 | Marteze Logan |
UD | 8 | 2006-11-18 | Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 18–0 | Omar Bernal |
TKO | 6 (8), 1:19 | 2006-09-01 | Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino, East Peoria, Illinois |
|
| Win | 17–0 | Mario Ramos |
UD | 10 | 2006-04-28 | 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota |
|
| 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. |
| Win | 15–0 | Johnny Walker |
TKO | 3 (6) | 2005-12-10 | Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 14–0 | Robert Frankel |
UD | 8 | 2005-09-02 | Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas |
|
| Win | 13–0 |  Meacher Major |
UD | 6 | 2005-08-20 | Isle of Capri Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 12–0 | Miguel Angel Torresillas |
UD | 10 | 2005-07-19 | Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino, Lula, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 11–0 | John Frazier |
TKO | 1 (6) | 2005-06-18 | FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee |
|
| Win | 10–0 | Mikel Williams |
UD | 6 | 2005-05-22 | Silver Star Casino, Choctaw, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 9–0 | Orlando Jesus Soto |
UD | 6 | 2005-04-30 | Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino, Lula, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 8–0 | Larry Cunningham |
TKO | 4 | 2005-04-23 | Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 7–0 | Oscar Perez |
TKO | 1 (4) | 2005-04-09 | Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas |
|
| Win | 6–0 | Sheldon Mosley |
TKO | 2 (6) | 2005-02-19 | Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino, Lula, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 5–0 | Steve Verdin |
UD | 4 | 2005-01-22 | Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 4–0 | Daniel Craycraft |
UD | 4 | 2004-12-12 | Convention Center, Washington, District of Columbia |
|
| Win | 3–0 | Michael Moss |
KO | 1 (4), 2:20 | 2004-11-05 | Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 2–0 | Walter Gilliam |
UD | 4 | 2004-10-23 | Isle of Capri Hotel & Casino, Lula, Mississippi |
|
| Win | 1–0 | Nicholas Dean |
TKO | 1 (4), 0:22 | 2004-09-25 | FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee |
Professional debut. |
References
- ↑ http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/lamont-peterson
- ↑ Punching Petersons pushing for title run – boxing – ESPN. Sports.espn.go.com (2007-05-16). Retrieved on 2011-12-12.
- ↑ The Peterson Brothers: An Argument for Boxing. Eastsideboxing.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-12.
- ↑ Lamont Peterson, Victor Ortiz draw published by Associated Press on 12-12-2010
- ↑ Gavin, Jamie (2011-12-20). "Scott Christ". BBC News. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
- ↑ Amir Khan-Lamont Peterson rematch off after failed drugs test BBC News. 10 May 2012
- ↑ "WBA strips Peterson of its 140-pound title - Ring TV". Ringtv.craveonline.com. 2012-06-27. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
- ↑ "Boxing News | Amir Khan reinstated as WBA super champion". Fightnews.com. 2012-07-11. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
- ↑ Archived July 10, 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Lamont Peterson to defend title against Kendall Holt in February - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
- ↑ "Canada's Jean looks to title fight with Peterson in January". TSN.ca. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
- ↑ "Lamont Peterson retains title with decision over Dierry Jean". CBC Sports. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ↑ http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/boxing-schedule
- ↑ 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
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| New title | WBO Junior Welterweight Interim Champion April 25, 2009 – December 12, 2009 Lost bid for undisputed WBO title |
Vacant Title next held by Juan Manuel Márquez |
| Preceded by Amir Khan |
WBA Super Lightweight Super Champion December 10, 2011 – July 11, 2012 Status changed |
Succeeded by Amir Khan Reinstated |
| IBF Junior Welterweight Champion December 10, 2011 – April 11, 2015 Stripped |
Vacant Title next held by César René Cuenca | |
| Vacant | WBA Super Lightweight Champion in Recess July 11, 2012 – July 31, 2012 Stripped |
Vacant |