In the first round of the bout between champion Amir Khan and challenger Lamont Peterson, it was the Amir Khan who took over with a knockdown early. With clever combos and incredible speed, Khan looked incredible. We scored the previous round for 10-8 for Khan.
ROUND 2 - Peterson nearly lands a left hook off of Khan's jab. Khan pumpoing the jab and now a right hook to Peterson's body. Left hook from Khan stumbles Peterson. Peterson lands a combo of his own. Right hand to the body for Peterson. Khan going back to the jab, but Peterson lands a nice left hook. Jab for Peterson. Khan arguably doing dirty boxing, but nothing is being called. Hard body shot from Peterson. Khan now with an uppercut. Peterson still stalking though, late in the round.
MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Khan.
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