Peterson Brothers Officially With Top Rank
Posted by: Lee Samuels on 04-23-2008.
The Peterson brothers - Anthony and Lamont - of Washington, D.C. have signed with Top Rank and will soon be in action. Bob Arum, CEO, made the announcement today in Las Vegas.
"Everyone at Top Rank is really excited. These are two fine young men who have amazing futures in front of them," Arum said.
Abandoned as children, the Peterson brothers are truly a remarkable story. Anthony and Lamont suffered many hardships -- homeless, living in shelters, bus stations, surviving in the streets. The two turned to boxing as pre-teens when they met trainer Barry Hunter at a gym in Washington, D.C. The Peterson brothers battled in amateur tournaments, won gold medals and are now top-rated contenders.
Here is a look:
ANTHONY PETERSON, 23, (26-0, 19 KOs)…
" Ranked WBO #1, WBC #5, IBF #10 at 135 pounds…
" Former NABO lightweight champion, two successful defenses...
" 2003 National Golden Gloves amateur champion, 132 pounds…
" 2001 Junior Olympic National amateur champion, 132 pounds…
LAMONT PETERSON, 24, (24-0, 11 KOs)…
" Ranked WBO #3, WBA #6, WBC #13, IBF #14 at 140 pounds…
" Former NABO jr. welterweight champion...
" 2003 U.S. Challenge national amateur champion, 141 pounds…
" 2003 U.S. National amateur champion, 141 pounds…
" 2002 U.S. National Under 19 amateur champion, 139 pounds; named "Outstanding Boxer"…
" 2001 National Golden Gloves amateur champion, 132 pounds…
" 2000 National Junior Olympic champion, 132 pounds…
Finnaly some quality D.C. fighters get light again.
.... but yeah they're pretty talented they could do some real damage