Lamont Peterson

District boxer Lamont Peterson had completed his workout Thursday afternoon when another one of the world's top pound-for-pound fighters leaned over to ask him a question. Adrien Broner also had been sparring at Bald Eagle gym in Southwest Washington, and the World Boxing Council's lightweight champion with the outsize personality wanted to know if Peterson was afraid of the dark. "Because you're fighting the bogeyman, and he only comes out at night," Broner said, referring to Peterson's next opponent, ...

Lucas Matthysse wins boxing matches in the time it takes to draw a quick breath. So lethal is the Argentine slugger's punching power that nearly 94 percent of his victories are via knockout, and 11 times the 140-pounder has ended bouts in the first round. His latest victim was Mike Dallas Jr. , who never stood a chance once Matthysse's straight right hand connected violently with its target. On Jan. 26, Dallas's jaw got in the way of the mighty counterpunch and he instantly fell to the canvas, lying...

Lucas Matthysse wins boxing matches in the time it takes to draw a quick breath. So lethal is the Argentine slugger's punching power that nearly 94 percent of his victories are via knockout, and 11 times the 140-pounder has ended bouts in the first round. His latest victim was Mike Dallas Jr. , who never stood a chance once Matthysse's straight right hand connected violently with its target. On Jan. 26, Dallas's jaw got in the way of the mighty counterpunch and he instantly fell to the canvas, lying...

District boxer Lamont Peterson had completed his workout Thursday afternoon when another one of the world's top pound-for-pound fighters leaned over to ask him a question. Adrien Broner also had been sparring at Bald Eagle gym in Southwest Washington, and the World Boxing Council's lightweight champion with the outsize personality wanted to know if Peterson was afraid of the dark. "Because you're fighting the bogeyman, and he only comes out at night," Broner said, referring to Peterson's next opponent, ...

Lamont Peterson leaned against the ropes in the corner of a ring at the Bald Eagle Recreation Center in Southwest Washington, sweat rolling off his chin. Behind him, a giant poster bearing his likeness leaned against the wall, not yet hung up. It is the kind of promotional material reserved for stars, for world champs. Like much of the past year of Peterson's life, it sat as an afterthought, cast aside. Over the thwap-thwap! of leather on leather, over the chaos of two dozen boxers grinding through workouts, a tone...

During the first three rounds Friday night, Lamont Peterson moved around the ring with the discretion of a fighter who was facing his first opponent in more than a year. Normally a bundle of energy from the opening bell, the District native instead played it cautious, sizing up Kendall Holt rather than coming forward aggressively. Turns out it was all part of the plan. Despite trailing on the scorecards over the early portion of the fight, the International Boxing Federation junior welterweight...

The day before Thanksgiving, you were probably thinking about doing some damage to a plate of turkey and mashed potatoes. At Headbangers Boxing Gym in Southeast Washington, brothers Lamont and Anthony Peterson had very different opponents in mind. They've been preparing for Dec. 10, when the Walter E. Washington Convention Center will host HBO's first live boxing event in the city since 1993. Lamont, 27, will take on British champ Amir Khan for the International Boxing Federation / ...

The World Boxing Association has mandated an immediate rematch between super lightweight champion Lamont Peterson of the District and Amir Khan , whose handlers contend that their Dec. 10 unified title bout featured improprieties in officiating and judging. WBA Vice President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza confirmed the rematch, and Golden Boy chief executive Richard Schaefer said in a telephone interview Friday afternoon the sanctioning body had notified him of the ruling. "The right thing to do is...

As far as boxing news conferences go, Thursday's promoting of the rematch between unified super lightweight champion Lamont Peterson and former title holder Amir Khan was just so darn friendly. Missing at the W hotel in the District were the showmanship and theatrics that often can turn such gatherings into spectacles. The principals instead acknowledged the gentlemanly conduct on the part of both camps in finally making Peterson-Khan II official after weeks of occasionally contentious...

Three days after Lamont Peterson spent a rugged 12 rounds in the boxing ring matching favored Amir Khan blow for blow, the new unified super lightweight champion was ready to fight again in short time. Trainer Barry Hunter, though, is keeping his star pupil away from the gym for at least a couple weeks before Peterson and his handlers begin considering the District native's next opponent in a fight, perhaps in the spring. In the postfight news conference following his triumph by split decision on...

Shortly after his victorious comeback in February from the longest layoff of his professional career, District boxer Lamont Peterson mentioned Lucas Matthysse as an opponent he would welcome for his next bout. The International Boxing Federation junior welterweight champion got his wish when Golden Boy Promotions announced Monday that the two would square off in the main event May 18 in Atlantic City. It will be the first of two fights featuring area boxers within roughly a month-long span.

During the first three rounds Friday night, Lamont Peterson moved around the ring with the discretion of a fighter who was facing his first opponent in more than a year. Normally a bundle of energy from the opening bell, the District native instead played it cautious, sizing up Kendall Holt rather than coming forward aggressively. Turns out it was all part of the plan. Despite trailing on the scorecards over the early portion of the fight, the International Boxing Federation junior welterweight...

District native Lamont Peterson had waited more than a year to fight again. The International Boxing Federation 140-pound champion needed less than half an hour to complete a dismantling of Kendall Holt on Friday night at the D.C. Armory. Peterson did his best work in the middle rounds following a slow start, and by the time referee Tony Weeks intervened at 1 minute 42 seconds of the eighth, Holt resembled little more than a punching bag. Peterson, meantime, served notice to his peers and...

It was going on an hour beyond the scheduled start time for Thursday afternoon's weigh-in for Lamont Peterson's title fight against Kendall Holt , and the room was growing restless. But this being boxing, extended delays often are employed to grow the drama, so those attending the event, including District officials, reporters and curious fight fans, passed the minutes by discussing whispers that Holt was above the weight limit and needed additional time to...

Lamont Peterson leaned against the ropes in the corner of a ring at the Bald Eagle Recreation Center in Southwest Washington, sweat rolling off his chin. Behind him, a giant poster bearing his likeness leaned against the wall, not yet hung up. It is the kind of promotional material reserved for stars, for world champs. Like much of the past year of Peterson's life, it sat as an afterthought, cast aside. Over the thwap-thwap! of leather on leather, over the chaos of two dozen boxers grinding through...

Lamont Peterson ducked under the middle rope to enter of one of two boxing rings at his training facility in Southwest Washington on Wednesday afternoon and began unleashing a barrage of uppercuts and jabs. Trainer Barry Hunter observed his protege intently as Peterson commenced a short sparring session. The International Boxing Federation junior welterweight champion — wearing a green knit cap, black compression top, black and grey Nike shorts over green leggings and white Everlast shoes...

Shortly after his victorious comeback in February from the longest layoff of his professional career, District boxer Lamont Peterson mentioned Lucas Matthysse as an opponent he would welcome for his next bout. The International Boxing Federation junior welterweight champion got his wish when Golden Boy Promotions announced Monday that the two would square off in the main event May 18 in Atlantic City. It will be the first of two fights featuring area boxers within roughly a month-long span.

Lamont Peterson's representatives acknowledged Tuesday morning that the Washington boxer had tested positive for a banned substance, and said they were working with pathologists and medical specialists to confirm the origin of the result in order to absolve the unified champion of impropriety. News of Peterson's positive test, which took place in March, cast serious doubt on his scheduled rematch with Amir Khan on May 19. Peterson had been set to put his World Boxing...

Following a layoff of 14 months that included having a bout postponed because of a positive drug test, boxer Lamont Peterson is set to fight again. The International Boxing Federation junior welterweight champion and his team announced Monday afternoon that he will defend his title against Kendall Holt on Feb. 22 at the D.C. Armory. Peterson (30-1-1, 15 knockouts) has not fought since scoring a victory via split decision over heavily-favored Amir Khan on Dec. 10, 2011, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

After nearly two decades of coaching amateur and aspiring professional boxers, Marshall Cunningham and Barry Hunter aren't pulling any punches. As founders and head coaches of the Southeast-based Headbangers Boxing Team , the two men have been employing a unique instruction style that has made the team a destination for boxers nationwide since its founding in 1993. Nurture a passion. Teach dedication. Use tough love. Raise tougher boxers. Hunter, 49, and...