Best fights of Lamont Peterson
Over 18 years as a professional, Lamont Peterson has compiled a 35-6-1 (17) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Lamont Peterson defeats Amir Khan
On December 10, 2011 Lamont Peterson fought Amir Khan for the WBA (Super) and IBF super lightweight titles. Peterson was 27 years old with a record of 29-1-1, and Khan was 25 with a record of 26-1. Peterson was coming off a win and Khan was on a 8-fight winning streak. Peterson won via split decision. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
2. Lamont Peterson defeats Dierry Jean
On January 25, 2014 Lamont Peterson defended his IBF super lightweight title against Dierry Jean. Peterson was 30 years old with a record of 31-2-1, and Jean was 31 with a record of 25-0. Peterson was coming off a loss, while Jean was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Peterson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Lamont Peterson defeats David Avanesyan
On February 18, 2017 Lamont Peterson fought David Avanesyan for the WBA (Regular) welterweight title. Peterson was 33 years old with a record of 34-3-1, and Avanesyan was 28 with a record of 22-1-1. Peterson was coming off a win and Avanesyan was on a 9-fight winning streak. Peterson won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
4. Lamont Peterson KOs Kendall Holt
On February 22, 2013 Lamont Peterson defended his IBF super lightweight title against Kendall Holt. Peterson was 29 years old with a record of 30-1-1, and Holt was 31 with a record of 28-5. Peterson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Holt was coming off a win. Peterson stopped Kendall Holt via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
5. Lamont Peterson loses to Danny Garcia via majority decision
On April 11, 2015 Lamont Peterson faced Danny Garcia in a super lightweight bout. Peterson was 31 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Garcia was 27 with a record of 29-0. Peterson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Garcia was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Peterson lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Garcia.
6. Lamont Peterson defeats FĂ©lix DĂaz
On October 17, 2015 Lamont Peterson faced FĂ©lix DĂaz in a super lightweight bout. Peterson was 31 years old with a record of 33-3-1, and DĂaz was 31 with a record of 17-0. Peterson was coming off a loss, while DĂaz was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Peterson won via majority decision.
7. Lamont Peterson KOs Edgar Santana
On August 9, 2014 Lamont Peterson defended his IBF super lightweight title against Edgar Santana. Peterson was 30 years old with a record of 32-2-1, and Santana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peterson was coming off a win. Peterson stopped Edgar Santana via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
8. Lamont Peterson KOs Willy Blain
On April 25, 2009 Lamont Peterson fought Willy Blain for the vacant WBO interim super lightweight title. Peterson was 25 years old with a record of 26-0, and Blain was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peterson was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Peterson stopped Willy Blain via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Lamont Peterson loses to Errol Spence Jr. via KO
On January 20, 2018 Lamont Peterson fought Errol Spence Jr. for the IBF welterweight title. Peterson was 33 years old with a record of 35-3-1, and Jr. was 27 with a record of 22-0. Peterson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Peterson via retirement in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
10. Lamont Peterson stops Frankie Santos
On September 7, 2007 Lamont Peterson fought Frankie Santos for the vacant WBO-NABO super lightweight title. Peterson was 23 years old with a record of 21-0, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peterson was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Peterson stopped Frankie Santos via retirement in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.