Anthony Peterson

For the American football player, see Anthony Peterson (American football).

Anthony Peterson (born March 16, 1985) is a professional boxer. He is the younger brother of Lamont Peterson.

Anthony Peterson
Born	Anthony Peterson (1985-03-16) March 16, 1985 (age 39) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Nationality	American
Other names	Hazardous
Statistics
Weight(s)	Lightweight Light welterweight
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach	74 in (188 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	42
Wins	39
Wins by KO	25
Losses	1
Draws	1
No contests	1

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.^[1]

On September 11, 2010, Peterson faced the undefeated Mexican American prospect Brandon Rios in a WBA title eliminator fight.^[2] Peterson lost the bout by disqualification in the 7th round due to repeated illegal low blows.^[3] Rios was leading on all three scorecards before the stoppage.^[4]

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.^[5]

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.^[6]

Professional boxing record

40 fights	37 wins	1 loss
By knockout	24	0
By decision	13	0
By disqualification	0	1
Draws	1
No contests	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
42	Win	39–1–1 (1)	Saul Corral	UD	8 (8)	2022-05-28	Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington, DC
41	Win	38–1–1 (1)	Jairo Lopez	UD	6 (6)	2021-08-14	Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
40	Draw	37–1–1 (1)	Argenis Mendez	SD	10 (10)	2019-03-24	MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill
39	NC	37–1 (1)	Luis Eduardo Florez	UD	10 (10)	2018-01-20	Barclays Center, Brooklyn	Win overturned for failing post fight test
38	Win	37–1	Samuel Kotey Neequaye	UD	10 (10)	2016-04-01	D.C. Armory, Washington
37	Win	36–1	Mike Oliver	TKO	1 (10)	2015-10-17	EagleBank Arena, Fairfax
36	Win	35–1	Ramesis Gil	TKO	6 (10)	2015-07-11	Yuengling Center, Tampa
35	Win	34–1	Edgar Riovalle	KO	1 (10)	2014-08-09	Barclays Center, Brooklyn
34	Win	33–1	Marcos Jimenez	UD	10 (10)	2014-03-21	Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon
33	Win	32–1	Dominic Salcido	TKO	2 (10)	2013-05-18	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City
32	Win	31–1	Daniel Attah	UD	8 (8)	2011-12-10	Convention Center, Washington
31	Loss	30–1	Brandon Ríos	DQ	7 (12)	2010-09-11	Pearl Concert Theater, Las Vegas
30	Win	30–0	Juan Ramon Cruz	TKO	3 (10)	2010-03-12	Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine
29	Win	29–0	Luis Arceo	UD	10 (10)	2009-08-15	The Joint, Las Vegas
28	Win	28–0	Javier Jáuregui	UD	10 (10)	2008-08-02	Pearl Concert Theater, Las Vegas
27	Win	27–0	Fernando Trejo	UD	12 (12)	2008-06-26	The Orleans, Las Vegas	Won Interim NABF Lightweight title
26	Win	26–0	Jose Antonio Izquierdo	TKO	8 (10)	2008-01-04	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Biloxi
25	Win	25–0	Oscar León	TKO	5 (8)	2007-11-17	Casablanca Casino, Providenciales
24	Win	24–0	Marteze Logan	UD	8 (8)	2007-09-01	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica
23	Win	23–0	Luis Ernesto José	TKO	9 (12)	2007-05-25	D.C. Armory, Washington	Retained NABO Lightweight title
22	Win	22–0	Juan Humberto Garza	KO	4 (12)	2007-01-05	Beau Rivage, Biloxi	Retained NABO Lightweight title
21	Win	21–0	Alfred Kotey	UD	8 (8)	2006-11-18	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica
20	Win	20–0	Armando Cordoba	UD	6 (6)	2006-09-01	Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino, East Peoria
19	Win	19–0	Jose Vidal Soto	KO	2 (10)	2006-08-04	FedExForum, Memphis
18	Win	18–0	Adan Hernandez	UD	12 (12)	2006-06-16	Pepsi Pavilion, Memphis	Won vacant NABO Lightweight title
17	Win	17–0	Jermaine White	RTD	3 (8)	2006-04-28	4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town
16	Win	16–0	Steve Verdin	RTD	3 (6)	2006-03-11	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica
15	Win	15–0	Manuel Bocanegra	RTD	2 (6)	2006-01-28	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica
14	Win	14–0	Roy Bohannon	TKO	4 (6)	2005-10-15	Isle of Capri Casino, Lula
13	Win	13–0	Jorge Alberto Reyes	TKO	2 (6)	2005-09-02	Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
12	Win	12–0	Johnny Walker	UD	6 (6)	2005-08-20	Isle of Capri Casino, Biloxi
11	Win	11–0	Carlos Valdez	TKO	6 (8)	2005-07-26	W.C. Handy Pavilion, Memphis
10	Win	10–0	Anthony Middlebrooks	KO	1 (6)	2005-06-18	FedExForum, Memphis
9	Win	9–0	Wayne Fletcher	TKO	6 (6)	2005-06-11	Capital One Arena, Washington
8	Win	8–0	Mario Lacey	KO	2 (6)	2005-05-22	Silver Star Casino, Choctaw
7	Win	7–0	Martin Quiroz	TKO	5 (6)	2005-04-30	Isle Of Capri, Lula
6	Win	6–0	Michael Moss	TKO	4 (4)	2005-04-23	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica
5	Win	5–0	Edgar Pedraza	UD	4 (4)	2005-04-09	Don Haskins Center, El Paso
4	Win	4–0	Jose Angel Roman	UD	4 (4)	2004-12-12	Convention Center, Washington
3	Win	3–0	Bill Tipton	TKO	1 (4)	2004-11-05	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica
2	Win	2–0	Chris Burford	KO	2 (4)	2004-10-23	Isle of Capri Casino, Lula
1	Win	1–0	Toris Smith	TKO	1 (4)	2004-09-25	FedExForum, Memphis	Professional debut

References

1. . Fightnews.com. June 26, 2008. Archived from the original on June 30, 2008. Retrieved June 27, 2008.
2. 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.
3. Burton, Ryan (June 15, 2010) Brandon Rios Wants a Humberto Soto Showdown Next - Boxing News. Boxingscene.com. Retrieved on June 12, 2013.
4. Donovan, Jake (September 12, 2010) Yuriorkis Gamboa Unifies, Continues The Hunt For Juanma - Boxing News. Boxingscene.com. Retrieved on June 12, 2013.
5. Velin, Bob (December 10, 2011). "Younger Peterson wins decision over Attah". USA Today.
6. Greisman, David P. (May 20, 2013) Anthony Peterson Returns: I Want Ricky Burns So Bad - Boxing News. Boxingscene.com. Retrieved on December 25, 2013.

External links

• Boxing record for Anthony Peterson from BoxRec (registration required)

Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
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