British fighter gets another crack after controversial points defeat
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer revealed to Sky Sports News HD that Amir Khan's rematch with Lamont Peterson will take place in Las Vegas on May 19. Peterson took the WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles in controversial circumstances in the first meeting of the pair on December 10 in Washington, with his opponent twice deducted a point by referee Joseph Cooper, who also opted not to score an early knockdown in Khan's favour, for pushing.Khan appealed against the outcome and the WBA confirmed in January that they wanted their new champion to defend the belt against the Brit. The saga continued when Peterson lodged "a comprehensive written appeal" of his own against the WBA's decision. But Schaefer has now confirmed he has received a signed contract from Peterson for a rematch and the duo will get the chance to settle their differences in the ring at the Mandalay Bay Hotel."We have a deal, we are all set," Schaefer told Sky Sports News HD. "This is going to be a big fight, and I mean a very, very big fight. "The first fight was a terrific, all-action fight. There was a lot of controversy and questions surrounding this fight
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