Who won Matthysse vs Peterson?
Lucas Martin Matthysse beat Lamont Peterson by technical knockout in the 3rd round on Saturday 18th May 2013 at Boardwalk Hall in 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 loses and 0 draws, 31 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.
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 knock out.
The stats suggested Matthysse had a massive power advantage over Peterson, boosting at 94% knock out percentage over Peterson's 52%.
Lucas Martin Matthysse was the older man by 1 year, 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 & 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, 196 to Peterson's 0.
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