(Photo by Chris Farina, Top Rank)
Lamont Peterson (right) and Timothy Bradley made it official yesterday as they met the media to formally announce their WBO Junior Welterweight title bout on Saturday, Dec. 12 at The Show at Aqua Caliente Resort and Casino in Rancho Mirage, CA.
Bradley and Peterson have a lot in common: Both men are undefeated (Bradley, 24-0, 11 KO's; Peterson, 27-0, 13 KO's), both men hold versions of the WBO title (Bradley is the champion of record and Peterson is the interim champion) and both men have traveled the same amateur path at the same time including a stint as roomates in the Junior Nationals.
"We do have a lot history together,” said Peterson. “We met when we were like 14, 15 years old. We always had a good time hanging out together. I want to see him do well in his career and I’m sure he wants the same for me but at the end of the day we have to get in the ring and someone has to lose. Someone’s career is going to go backwards."
Added Bradley: “Lamont is laid back and quiet. Those are the guys that I fear the most. He’s always thinking. I know they’ve been breaking down my videos and studying me and that they’ll come in with a game plan.”
Peterson is coming off a seventh-round TKO over previously unbeaten Willy Blain on April 25, 2009 for the interim WBO junior welterweight title. Now he has his first shot at a world title against a man that no one in the 140-pound division has been able to beat.
Bradley's last bout was a no contest against former unified lightweight world champion Nate Campbell on Aug. 1. Bradley originally won the fight via highly controversial third-round TKO, but the decision was later changed to a NC by the California State Athletic Commission due to an accidental head butt that opened a cut over Campbell’s left eye.
LETS GO pETERSON WE NEED THIS ONE...GOOD LUCK AND I KNOW YOU WILL DO YOUR BEST.
ReplyDeletegood luck lamout peterson an barry hunter.these guys are a class act.this is what boxing all about.hard work an class.god bless
ReplyDeletetough, tough fight; especially in someone else's backyard. bradley makes mistakes and hopefully peterson will capitalize on it.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to Lamont, I hope this is the first of many championship's. A Gary D. please try to get a interview with Lamont, i know he is very accessible.
ReplyDeleteBarry and Lamont best of wishes as always and go have a good time in the fight.
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I never realized how short Bradley was until this photo. A lot of built in physical advantages for Lamont. He just can't trust the judges scorecards out there. He needs to try and stop Bradley.
ReplyDeleteall he needs to do is box and when they get close be a headbangger
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