Anthony Peterson
| Anthony Peterson | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Anthony Peterson |
| Nickname(s) | Aye Pee |
| Rated at | Light Welterweight Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in (189 cm) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | March 16, 1985 Washington, District of Columbia |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Anthony Peterson (born March 16, 1985) is a professional boxer.[1][2]
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[edit] Amateur career
Peterson had an outstanding amateur career, and was the 2003 National Golden Gloves Lightweight Champion. In 2004 he lost twice to Mexican American Vicente Escobedo at 132 lbs which cost him his place in Athens. He and brother Lamont also won the Junior Olympic National Tournament in the amateurs.
[edit] Professional career
Peterson turned pro in 2004 and has won 30 of his 31 professional fights, including 20 by way of KO.
On June 26, 2008, Peterson defeated Fernando Trejo by unanimous decision. Peterson was in command for the entire fight as he logged scores of 120-108, 120-108, and 119-109 from the judges in winning the NABF interim lightweight title.[3] On September 11, 2010 Peterson faced the undefeated Mexican American prospect Brandon Rios in a WBA title eliminator fight.[4] Peterson lost the bout by disqualification in the 7th round due to repeated illegal low blows.[5] Brandon Rios was leading on all three scorecards before the stoppage.[6] On December 10, 2011, Peterson defeated the Nigerian journeyman Daniel Attah on the Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson undercard at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C winning by unanimous decision.[7]
[edit] Professional record
| 31 Wins (20 knockouts), 1 Losses, 0 Draw | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Win | 31-1 |  Daniel Attah |
UD | 8 | December 10, 2011 |  Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C |
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| Loss | 30-1 | Brandon Rios |
DQ | 7 (12), (3:00) | September 11, 2010 |  Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada |
WBA Lightweight title eliminator |
[edit] References
- ^ "Lamont and Anthony Peterson earn convincing victories to stay undefeated". USA Today. January 5, 2008. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2008-01-05-3869985867_x.htm.
- ^ http://www.lvrj.com/sports/unbeatens-set-for-palms-bout-102247149.html?ref=149
- ^ "Peterson, Martirosyan win!". Fightnews.com. 2008-06-26. Archived from the original on 2008-06-30. http://web.archive.org/web/20080630053920/http://www.fightnews.com/fightnews_2/headlines/EkEuVFkAuuuUpmUohh.html. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
- ^ http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=28544
- ^ http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=30881
- ^ http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=30875
- ^ "Most Popular E-mail Newsletter". USA Today. December 10, 2011. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/story/2011-12-10/younger-peterson-wins-bout-by-decision/51790244/1.
