Anthony Peterson (born March 16, 1985) is a professional boxer. He is the younger brother of Lamont Peterson.
Amateur career Peterson had an outstanding amateur career, and was the 2003 National Golden Gloves Lightweight Champion. In 2004 he lost twice to Mexican American Vicente Escobedo at 132 lbs, which cost him his place in Athens. He and brother Lamont also won the Junior Olympic National Tournament in the amateurs.
Professional career Peterson turned pro in 2004 and has won 32 of his 33 professional fights, including 21 by way of KO.
On June 26, 2008, Peterson defeated Fernando Trejo by unanimous decision. Peterson was in command for the entire fight as he logged scores of 120–108, 120–108, and 119-109 from the judges in winning the NABF interim lightweight title.
On September 11, 2010, Peterson faced the undefeated Mexican American prospect Brandon Rios in a WBA title eliminator fight.Reeno, Rick (June 15, 2010) Peterson vs Rios as Co-Feature To Gamboa-Salido on HBO - Boxing News. Boxingscene.com. Retrieved on June 12, 2013. Peterson lost the bout by disqualification in the 7th round due to repeated illegal low blows.Burton, Ryan (June 15, 2010) Brandon Rios Wants a Humberto Soto Showdown Next - Boxing News. Boxingscene.com. Retrieved on June 12, 2013. Rios was leading on all three scorecards before the stoppage.Donovan, Jake (September 12, 2010) Yuriorkis Gamboa Unifies, Continues The Hunt For Juanma - Boxing News. Boxingscene.com. Retrieved on June 12, 2013.
On December 10, 2011, Peterson defeated the Nigerian journeyman Daniel Attah on the Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson undercard at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., winning by unanimous decision.
On May 18, 2013, Peterson defeated Dominic Salcido on the Lucas Matthysse vs Lamont Peterson undercard at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City by winning by TKO on the 2nd round.Greisman, David P. (May 20, 2013) Anthony Peterson Returns: I Want Ricky Burns So Bad - Boxing News. Boxingscene.com. Retrieved on December 25, 2013.
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes42Win Saul Corral 41Win38–1–1 Jairo Lopez 40Draw37–1–1 Argenis Mendez 39NC37–1 Luis Eduardo Florez 38Win37–1 Samuel Kotey Neequaye 37Win36–1 Mike Oliver 36Win35–1 Ramesis Gil 35Win34–1 Edgar Riovalle 34Win33–1 Marcos Jimenez 33Win32–1 Dominic Salcido 32Win31–1 Daniel Attah 31Loss30–1 Brandon Ríos 30Win30–0 Juan Ramon Cruz 29Win29–0 Luis Arceo 28Win28–0 Javier Jáuregui 27Win27–0 Fernando Trejo 26Win26–0 Jose Antonio Izquierdo 25Win25–0 Oscar León 24Win24–0 Marteze Logan 23Win23–0 Luis Ernesto José 22Win22–0 Juan Humberto Garza 21Win21–0 Alfred Kotey 20Win20–0 Armando Cordoba 19Win19–0 Jose Vidal Soto 18Win18–0 Adan Hernandez 17Win17–0 Jermaine White 16Win16–0 Steve Verdin 15Win15–0 Manuel Bocanegra 14Win14–0 Roy Bohannon 13Win13–0 Jorge Alberto Reyes 12Win12–0 Johnny Walker 11Win11–0 Carlos Valdez 10Win10–0 Anthony Middlebrooks 9Win9–0 Wayne Fletcher 8Win8–0 Mario Lacey 7Win7–0 Martin Quiroz 6Win6–0 Michael Moss 5Win5–0 Edgar Pedraza 4Win4–0 Jose Angel Roman 3Win3–0 Bill Tipton 2Win2–0 Chris Burford 1Win1–0 Toris Smith
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