Lamont Peterson won a 12-round majority decision over 2008 Olympic Gold medal winner Felix Diaz at the Eaglebank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.
Peterson, 144 lbs of Washington, DC won by scores of 117-111, 116-112 and 114-114 and is now 34-3-1. Diaz, 144.2 lbs of Santo Domingo, DR is 17-1.
In a battle of undefeated Welterweights, Terrell Williams scored a dubious stoppage over Prichard Colon
In round five, Colon was deducted two points for a low blow. In round seven, Williams was deducted a point for hitting Colon in the back of the head. In round nine, Williams landed a huge flurry that was punctuated by a left hook that sent Colon to the canvas. Seconds later, Colon was dropped by a right hand. After the ninth round, Colon’s corner started taking their fighter’s gloves off. The corner believed it was the final frame but referee Joe Cooper stopped the fight.
Williams of Los Angeles, CA is now 15-0 with 13 knockouts. Colon, 148.8 lbs of Orocovis, PR is now 16-1.
Colon was later taken to a local hospital after throwing up and passing out in his locker room.
