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 best fights.
1. Lamont Peterson defeats Amir Khan
On December 10, 2011 Lamont Peterson fought Amir Khan for the IBF and WBA (Super) 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 draws with Victor Ortiz
On December 11, 2010 Lamont Peterson faced Victor Ortiz in a super lightweight bout. Peterson was 26 years old with a record of 28-1, and Ortiz was 23 with a record of 28-2-1. Peterson was coming off a win and Ortiz was on a 4-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.