Amir ‘king’ Khan , a British-Pakistani boxer will put his WBA World Super Championship and IBF World Championship belts on the line against Lamont ‘havoc’ Peterson on December , the 10th . This sensational 12-round match up is the main event that takes place in Lamont’s home town of Washington.
Amir Iqbal Khan (26-1, 18 KO's) hailing from Bolton , England has his family origins deep into Kahuta ,Rawalpindi . Khan has been in tremendous form this year with two clinical and satisfying triumphs against Paul McCloskey and Zab Judah. Khan who is rated as the best boxer in the light welter weight division has had an illustrious career since he became the youngest silver medallist in 2004 Olympics just aged 17 . And went on to become the youngest British world champions ever, winning the WBA world title, aged only 22 and defending the WBA title five times before unifying the division.
Lamont Peterson(29-1-1, 15 KO's) hailing from Washington has had a troubled past but a very outstanding career so far. Peterson goes on to say, ’It is for sure the biggest and (most) exciting fight of my career so far", later adding "on 10 December, I will make my dreams come true and ruin Amir's plans to reign over his division". Peterson currently has no belts to his name and hopes that could all change come 10th December .
Khan an ambitious character has already set his eyes to fight the best out there with the possibilities of Floyd Mayweather still looming around if Khan manages to get Peterson out of the way. And I must say if that happens , it would be a cracker especially if it ends up being held in England . Lamont on the other had has different ideas . Both orthodox fighter have lost one fight each in their careers , Lamont in 2009 to Timothy Bradely who khan says has been ducking his calls for a fight. Khan who has revamped himself to a whole new level after his shocking knockdown to Breidis Prescott back in 2008 hopes fortune will shine on him .Although both claim they have learnt from their past mistakes , Khan has got the speed and agility while Peterson is more durable . Many boxing experts have come out in the media to disclose both boxers’ weak points – khan having a weak chin and Peterson being slow. Not to forget Khan’s got Freddie Roach , one of the best if not the best trainers in the world in his corner which is quite the bonus . Both boxers look prepared and have come to terms with the fact this fight could open or close doors for future fights.
With speculation that President, Barrack Obama will be in the stands this has all the makings of a fight to be remembered for years to come!
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