Saturday, January 25, 2014, Lamont Peterson faces off against Dierry Jean in a Jr. Welterweight clash with Peterson’s IBF strap on the line.
Peterson is coming off a devastating knockout at the hands of Argentine slugger, Lucas Matthysse.
Peterson’s belt was not on the line that night, so he finds himself trying to get back on the winning path while still being champion.
Dierry Jean–the mandatory challenger to Peterson’s belt–will be heading into Peterson’s hometown of Washington, DC to try and claim his first major title.
Let’s take a look back at Lamont Peterson’s last victory against tough contender, Kendall Holt.
Header photo by Delane Rouse – Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions
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