The Peterson Brothers continued their winning ways with relatively easy victories last night at Fitzgerald's Casino in Tunica, MS.
Anthony Peterson won an eight-round unanimous decision over former WBO Bantamweight champ Alfred Kotey to raise his record to 21-0, 15 KO's. Sources tell me that Kotey fought in a defensive posture for the majority of the bout and did not give Anthony an opportunity to completely show his skills. Anthony is ranked number four by the WBO and I've been told he could receive a mandatory title shot with WBO Lightweight champ Acelino Freitas at some point next year. He is also ranked number eight by the WBA.
Lamont Peterson won a solid eight-round unanimous decision over Marteze Logan. Peterson received rave reviews for his performance as he won by judges scores of 80-72 (twice) and 80-71. L. Peterson is now 19-0, eight KO's and is ranked eighth by the WBA at junior welterweight.
Man, I want to see these guys-do you know by any chance if they have plans to fight in this area anytime soon?
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of these young me. Bring it home guys!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning ACW, I too want to see these guys fight at home.
ReplyDeleteWELL GOOD NEWS!!!! I just spoke with Chris Melondorf and he is now doing all the match-making for the Peterson brothers. He promises to have them fighting in Baltimore twice a year in 2007. The word is some Big Wig out of Washington DC purchased the Petersons contract from Shelly Finkel. Nothing will stop these boys from making it to the top. They will be world Champs.
Good Luck to the future champs...
Let me shoot this rumor down once again.
ReplyDeleteI talked to people within the Peterson camp. There is NO TRUTH to this rumor that Max Johnson is spreading. The Petersons are still with Shelly Finkel. Finkel is very pleased with the Peterson's progress.
I can confirm that Chris Middendorf IS working as the matchmaker for the Petersons.
Gary I know that you sometimes set things straight for all of us, but believe me you are 100% wrong about this one!!!! I spoke to Chris Middendorf again this morning. He is doing the match-making for the Peterson brothers and he is getting paid to do so by someone other than Shelly Finkel. Furthermore, there is a meeting being set up with Don Elbum as I write this concerning the Peterson brothers. Now Gary, you either really belive what you wrote, or you were instructed by the Peterson camp to write such. Whatever the reason is: We are fans and we deserve the truth!!!
ReplyDeleteI know these boys will be champions no matter who is behind them
Good Morning Maxy, Long time Cabbie-Sol. (Feed Bag)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, Gary is not lying to anyone, he just does not know yet.
Everyone up here in Philly know.
Don was at Ribs yesterday. They are talking about a future bout between Peterson and Rock Allen.
I see Rock 3 times a week and he does look good, but he will have trouble with the boing of ability
of Peterson.
is rock allen the same guy who beat peterson before? how many times did they fight in the amatures. now i would pay to see that fight. i hope it is here in b more. right between philly and dc.
ReplyDeletei think rock allen is also undefeated. i bet he gets good sparring in philly.
Rock beat him 3 to 1 Iwould like to see that fight later. Right now they are in the top ten and Rock is not in the top 100. So right now for the brothers that's to much of a risk. Rock hasn't been fighting as regular as them.
ReplyDeleteRock has been fighting tougher guys from the very beginning. He is willing to fight either Peterson brothers. Rock has been sparring Demtious Hopkins and is ready to take anyone on at the moment. Don Elbum is working with both fighters so I doubt that will ever happen.
ReplyDeleteTrust me, I heard from the horses mouth. Them boys are fine and will not stop until they reach the top.
ReplyDeleteIf this person has the contracts, why wasn't he in Memphis on Saturday. Everyone else involved with the Petersons was there but no one new was there.
ReplyDeleteThat is also from people who know.
Rocks not like that. That's why he's notin the top ten he's ok right now the brothers are.to active he will get burned out in the gym. D Hopkins just ducked. Emanuel Agastace what about that.
ReplyDeleteDear Max Johnson,
ReplyDeleteHello, My name is Chris Melondorf and we have nnot only never spoken but we have never met.
Chris Melondorf
Dear Chris, I would believe Max over you anyday. you have told so many lies, cheated so many boxers, i would believe the devil over you. why would this guy know everything about you.He even told me about the situation with the car dealership. Chris you breath lies.
ReplyDeleteDear Max Johnson-
ReplyDeleteHello. My name is Chris Middendorf. I have no idea who this Chris Melondorf is of whom you speak. I have never met or spoken to him. I also have never met or spoken to you. Clearly you like to lie so I will only add this about the Petersons:
I spent the weekend with them and their promoter and there was no mention of them leaving Shelly Finkel. And if you were managed by the most important manager in the sport and undefeated why would you change. Second, I spoke at length with Brian Young, their promoter, and his partners about doing a show next year in DC to showcase them. I am an absolutely staunch believer in bringing them home to fight again and I am reasonably sure that it will happen soon. Third,they are from Dc so I cannot see any reason for them to fight in Baltimore. Fourth, I also see no reason for either of them to fight Rock Allen.
Lamont who is currently in the same weight class and Anthony will fight on an ESPN 2 card in January or February next. A site has not been decided, but I have already submitted several names to the promoter and to television and Rock Allen was not on the list. As to Don Elbaum, I have never heard his name mentioned in any way having to do with the Petersons.
To conclude, Anthony and Lamont happen to be two of the top young prospects in the sport. They are trained by a very fine trainer in Barry Hunter, managed by the best manager in the sport in Shelly Finkel and promoted by one of the sports up and coming young promoters, Brian Young, who has done a picture perfect job in promoting their careers to the point where they are 21-0 and 19-0 respectively, have been on national tv several times, and are well on their way up the world rankings. So the only thing that I would say at this moment is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." The next twelve months promise to be very exciting for these two young man and I encourage all fight fans to make sure to catch last Saturday's show on Comcast sports when it is shown in this area most likely on Directv.
hey chris, it sounds like u r kissing up someones ass again. slow down man, u r making a complete fool of yourself. i know max very well. he is old and may have a few things wrong, but he meant no harm. everyone up here likes him and we all respect him.
ReplyDeletechris if u r always telling the truth why is it u r always explaining yourself to everyone.
YEAH CHRIS, WHY IS THAT?????
ReplyDeletePoor Peterson's brothers. Run from Chris he will rip you off then talk in circles trying to show he is so educated but in reality, he is C-R-O-O-K! With interest, he owes me over $8,000 now for three fights and we are about to take him to court over it. Settle out of court is my advice but hey, you want the world to know you are C-R-O-O-K, no problem at all. We have all the major media outlets standing by for this story about Chris ripping off many African Americans out there. The NAACP even has a file now on Chris and they are doing an investagation on him.
ReplyDeleteI wish you "Anonymous" folks would use the energy you're spending hating on people and transfer it to voting on the Year-End Excellence Awards!
ReplyDeleteTry sending something positive. You can do those anonymously also.
I did vote and Chris was under that group you had for biggest crooks.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame you have so much hatred in your heart. There is no group as such. It's a shame your hatred has blinded you.
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you benefit the area by giving some POSITIVE feedback about our Beltway Boxers?
Mr Wiliams I do like your area boxers, you are changing it up by saying that. In fact, I always talk good about them. Chris as many on your board who use their names and those who don't are the problem. You should ban him and you would not have the comments you get. Then you take up for him because you are blind to what is really going on. There are other fighters like me out there and we are going to get Chris out the business by busting it open to the media very soon.
ReplyDeleteThen why are you so afraid to vote in the awards? You are passing the entire ballot to spew this hatred.
ReplyDeleteI'm tired of hearing all this stuff that comes off without proof.
To you and anyone else who has used this to spew this hatred: prove you love the area boxers and VOTE!!
Besides, Middendorf is a MATCHMAKER! He is not a PROMOTER!! How would he owe anybody $8,000 without the entire Beltway Boxing community knowing that?
ReplyDeleteIf you want to go to the media, you're going to have to step up with your name and provide substantial proof!
Chuckle...
ReplyDelete"The more I know...The less I understand."
Peace...
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