A Rematch with Lamont Peterson at Welterweight
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For the better part of the fight, Danny Garcia vs. Lamont Peterson resembled more of a sparring session than an actual professional boxing match.
Peterson chose to run a track meet throughout the first six rounds, while Garcia didn’t seem interested enough to put forth the effort it was going to take to cut off the ring and establish his power advantage.
Peterson took over in the mid-to-late rounds though, becoming the more flashier fighter, and landing the harder and more effective punches, leaving Garcia’s face looking frustrated and swollen.
The rest is bad history, Garcia got the victory (even though you could hear him in the ring tell Peterson, “I lost.”), and boxing fans were once again forced to swallow another Danny Garcia gift decision.
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Even though the fight wasn’t very entertaining, boxing fans don’t like loose ends, and a rematch is certainly justified.
Both men have discussed moving up to Welterweight, and a match with a familiar opponent would be a perfect way for each to adjust to the feel of a new weight division.
A disappointed Peterson also expressed his desire for a rematch in his post-fight interview, but per usual said the final decision will be left in the hands of the matchmakers, the pre-programmed “Haymonized” answer.
It will be interesting to see the fans overall reaction if a rematch is made, and if a jump up in weight will prove beneficial for the now 30-0 Danny Garcia.
