13-01-2012, 14:56
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Re: Boxing 2012
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/16450797.stm
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The World Boxing Association has confirmed it has ordered a rematch between Amir Khan and Lamont Peterson.
Khan lost his WBA and IBF titles to Peterson in December and has questioned a number of aspects of the fight.
And WBA vice-president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza said: "I can confirm we have ordered a direct rematch."
Khan's promoter Richard Schaefer earlier revealed he had received a letter from the WBA notifying him of their decision.
Schaefer, chief executive of Golden Boy Promotions, told ESPN: "I'm thrilled that he's getting [the rematch] and hope we can start the negotiations and get the fight done.
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"The rematch will be one of the most anticipated fights of 2012 because both guys are exciting, young and I think it's exactly the kind of fight people want to see."
Peterson could though relinquish the WBA title by opting not to have a rematch.
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