Errol Spence Jr. vs Lamont Peterson
On January 20, 2018, Lamont Peterson (35-3-1, 17 KOs) gets a shot at the welterweight IBF title held by Errol Spence Jr. (22-0, 19 KOs).
Spence Jr. vs Peterson Stats
Errol Spence Jr. is coming in to the fight on a 22-fight win streak with a 86% KO rate; his last fight was a 11th round KO victory over Kell Brook, 7 months and 24 days ago. Lamont Peterson is on a 2-fight win streak with a 43% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over David Avanesyan, 11 months and 2 days ago.
Spence Jr. vs Peterson Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Errol Spence Jr. at 99-1 winning odds. Lamont Peterson really doesn't have much to present against Spence Jr.
Spence Jr. vs Peterson Result
The challenger refused to continue the fight in the 7th round, and Errol Spence Jr. is crowned the new welterweight world champion. Spence Jr. improves his record to 23-0 (20 KOs), while Peterson adds a loss to his record at 35-4-1.