By William Mackay: Right about now I can imagine Golden Boy Promotions head honchos are drowning their sorrows in misery after their golden goose former IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) lost by a 12 round split decision to challenger Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) at the Convention Center in Washington, DC.
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Peterson defeats Khan in a huge upset!
(In the photo you can see Khan getting away with one of his usual illegal tactics, the old pulling down on the back of his opponent’s head while in close) By Scott Gilfoid: As I pointed out in the past, I knew IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan’s tendency to foul without abandon would catch up to him and cost him points and sure enough that’s exactly what happened on Saturday night when Khan lost points on two critical junctures in the fight for shoving challenger Lamont Peterson when he was trying to work in close.
Can Khan beat Peterson without fighting dirty?
Khan: I can take my time and pick my fights after Peterson
Khan will taste defeat tonight against Peterson
Haye: Lamont Peterson is way too slow; Khan will beat him and then fight Mayweather
Peterson looking to shock Khan
By John F. McKenna (McJack): Mandatory International Boxing Federation (IBF) challenger Lamont Peterson (29-1-1, 15 KO’s) is looking to shock not only IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) but the boxing world as well when they do battle tonight at the Washington Convention Center in D.C.
Obsessed with Amir Khan
Roach wants Khan to shut Bradley’s mouth
By John F. McKenna (McJack): WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) faces mandatory challenger Lamont Peterson (29-1-1, 15 KO’s) Saturday night at the Washington Convention Center in D.C. Khan has repeatedly stated that he wants to make his fight with Peterson his last at light welterweight.