WBA orders Khan rematch with Peterson

The World Boxing Association (WBA) vice-president, Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, has confirmed that the WBA has granted Amir Khan a rematch against Lamont Peterson.

Khan lost his WBA and IBF titles in a split-decision defeat in Peterson's home town on 10 December. The Englishman has vociferously complained about a number of issues, however, and has lobbied both governing bodies and the Washington DC commission to change the result to a no-contest and/or force the two men to fight again.

Read more: The Guardian

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