Amir Khan wants Lamont Peterson rematch Visit Betfair Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 11 Dec 2011 Tweet Amir Khan stands over Lamont Peterson after he slipped to the canvas during their WBA Super Lightweight and IBF Junior Welterweight title fight at Washington Convention Center on December 10, 2011 in Washington, DC. (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Boxing news Share it Pin It Amir Khan believes that he was cheated in his defeat to Lamont Peterson in Washington D.C and the Brit wants an immediate rematch.A thrilling fight in Washington D.C ended with Amir Khan losing his titles following a shock decision to award the fight to Lamont Peterson on points.The British fighter had knocked down the American in the opening round but had to absorb sustained bombardment of blows from Peterson in the third and seventh rounds. However, the crucial moments came when Khan was controversially deducted two points in the final round for pushing.Judges called the bout 113-112, 113-112, 111-114 in the American's favour but afterwards Khan held nothing back when he claimed that he had to battle two men in the ring. He called the decision "disgusting, said that he was the cleaner fighter and admonished Peterson for keeping his head low.The Bolton fighter's dream is a fight against Floyd Mayweather but that's been dashed by a defeat which Khan also put down to Peterson's home advantage.The Brit has vowed to formally question the referee's decision and his team say they would like a rematch, possible as soon as March, in Las Vegas. Read our Betfair review £20 risk-free bet plus £1000 cashback Like Like Post to wall 421 Reads All Boxing News Recent Boxing Articles Carl Froch v Lucian Bute preview - The Cobra admits he has lots to prove23 May 2012Carl Froch, the outsider for his IBF world super-middleweight title challenge against Lucian Bute, Amir Khan 2/5 to beat Danny Garcia for WBC light-welterweight title23 May 2012Amir Khan has confirmed he will fight WBC light-welterweight champion Danny Garcia for his title in David Haye denies he is afraid of fighting Vitali Klitschko22 May 2012David Haye has dismissed claims from Vitali Klitschko's manager that he is “afraid” of facing the U Carl Froch v Lucian Bute Tips – Bute to ruin Froch homecoming22 May 2012Carl Froch makes his homecoming at the Nottingham Arena on Saturday, but the party looks set to be Carl Froch v Lucian Bute Tips – Froch to KO champion Bute22 May 2012Carl Froch continues his run of tough opponents by challenging IBF Super Middleweight champion Luci Floyd Mayweather Jr v Anthony Mundine fight odds18 May 2012Floyd Mayweather Jr is a massive favourite to win a potential fight with challenger Anthony Mundine More Stories Recent Articles Monaco Grand Prix Money Back at Paddy Power23 May 2012Paddy Power have confirmed a money back promotion for the next round of the 2012 Formula 1 Champion Republic of Ireland v Bosnia-Herzegovina Money Back at Paddy Power23 May 2012Paddy Power are running a money back offer for Saturday’s international friendly between the Republ Norway v England Money Back at Paddy Power23 May 2012Paddy Power are running a money back offer for Roy Hodgson’s first game in charge of the England na Norway v England Special Offer at Betfred23 May 2012Betfred have made the international friendly between Norway and England the subject of their “Doubl Cheltenham Town v Crewe Alexandra Special Offer at Betfred23 May 2012Sunday’s League Two Play-off Final between Cheltenham Town and Crewe Alexandra is the subject of a Huddersfield Town v Sheffield United Special Offer at Betfred23 May 2012Betfred are offering their “Double Delight” and “Hat-trick Heaven” special for Saturday’s League On More Stories Tags Amir Khan V Lamont Peterson, Amir Khan Wants Lamont Peterson Rematch
