Boxing: Peterson appeals WBA ruling

WASHINGTON: Lamont Peterson has appealed to the WBA to reverse its order for an immediate rematch with Britain’s Amir Khan. Peterson also said that despite reports to the contrary, there are no talks ongoing between the two boxers for a rematch of last month’s bout in Washington that ended with a controversial split-decision in favour of the American. “We continuously responded to each of Khan’s accusations and the absurdity of the claims,” said Peterson’s trainer Barry Hunter. “Our reply addressed the rules and also Khan’s inability to make adjustments and his performance in the ring, as opposed to placing blame on almost everyone associated with the bout.”

Published in The Express Tribune, January 20^th, 2012.