Peterson retires after loss to Lipinets
Lamont Peterson announced his retirement after losing to Sergey Lipinets on Sunday.
The American, 35, was dropped late in the 10th round at the MGM National Harbor after an action-packed fight between two former champions.
After losing, Peterson confirmed the fight – his 41st – would be the last of his professional career.
"It's been a long career, but today is the day and I thank you for the support throughout my career," he told Fox Sports in an in-ring interview.
"I love you all, I'm always going to support this area, but I'm sure it's time for me to hang it up and I just want to say I appreciate you all, thanks a bunch.
"I couldn't go out a better way, at home, main event and this is going to be the last time you see me in the ring. Thanks for everything."
Peterson (35-5-1) finishes his career as a former WBO and IBF light-welterweight champion.
Lipinets (15-1) landed the decisive blows towards the end of the 10th round, dropping Peterson.
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3-Time SADDO PREDICTION COMP CHAMPION.
Ok, but khan is a loser so it was funny. He should fight guys juiced up with crooked refs more often.
Not about to re watch it, but wasn’t it two points the ref took away? I remember thinking it was very close assuming the judges had to count that, which they do. So not really a robbery by definition. Also, a complete technicality and I could be wrong, but Peterson had a pellet put into his armpit rather than injections. Therefore he tested positive for “synthetic” testosterone but not elevated levels, at least I believe . If guys do get injections but are within the “normal” range they won’t test positive from what I know, so Peterson probably wishes he did do that.
Can't remember details just controversy. Peterson getting done for juicing was hilarious after all the scoring and reffing shenanigans and "nice guy" history![]()
3-Time SADDO PREDICTION COMP CHAMPION.
It’s not cheating if it’s against Khan ok, and he didn’t test positive or have a ref on his side in any other fights, it’s a non starter. And he is a nice guy!
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