Peterson next up for Khan

Britain's Amir Khan has confirmed that he will defend his WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles against American Lamont Peterson in Washington DC in December. 

Khan defended the belts in Las Vegas against Zab Judah in July and will now take on mandatory IBF challenger Peterson in the United States on December 10.

It will be the third time that Khan has fought Stateside and the contest is expected to be the last time he fights at 140 lbs as he looks to step up to welterweight to set up a mega-fight against unbeaten Floyd Mayweather next summer.

Peterson, 27, has won all but two of his 31 fights, with his only defeat coming against Timothy Bradley in California two years ago.

"I am looking forward to returning to the United States to face a worthy challenger like Lamont Peterson," stated Khan, who has lost just one of his 27 contests.

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