Matthysse vs Peterson

Who won Matthysse vs Peterson?

Lucas Martin Matthysse beat Lamont Peterson by technical knockout in the 3rd round on Saturday, May 18th, 2013, at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which meant the weight limit was 140 pounds (10 stone or 63.5 kg).

Matthysse vs Peterson stats

Back in May 2013, Lucas Martin Matthysse stepped into the ring with a record of 33 wins, 2 losses, and 0  draws, 31 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Lamont Peterson made his way to the ring with a record of 31 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, with 16 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggested Matthysse had a massive power advantage over Peterson, boasting a 94% knockout percentage compared to Peterson's 52%.

Lucas Martin Matthysse was the older man by 2 years, at 31 years old.

Peterson had a height advantage of 2 inches over Matthysse. That also extended to a 3-inch reach advantage.

Both Lucas Martin Matthysse and Lamont Peterson fought out of an orthodox stance.

Matthysse was the more experienced professional fighter, having had 2 more fights, and made his debut in 2004, 3 months earlier than Peterson, whose first professional fight was in 2004. He had fought 196 more professional rounds, totaling 196 compared to Peterson's 0.

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