After six rounds of action in Washington, D.C. between Amir Khan and Lamont Peterson, Khan is on his way to a decision, but keeps getting hurt against the ropes. Peterson is losing the fight in the center of the ring, but that's primarily where the fight is taking place. We have it 59-54 through six.
ROUND 6 - Khan doing the same thing he was before: staying off the ropes and keep the fight in the center of the ring. Peterson's face showing wear and tear, but his spirit seems undaunted. Hard, clubbing right hand from Peterson hurts Khan on the ropes again. Nice left hook for Peterson. Khan chases forward with punches and Peterson ducks out of the way. Peterson is abusing Khan against the ropes, but Khan doing his best to stay out.
The referee takes a point for use of the arm to push off.
MMA Nation scores this round 10-8 Peterson.
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