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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Fletcher worry for Scotland

Darren Fletcher is the latest fitness doubt ahead of Scotland's Euro 2012 qualifying double-header against Liechtenstein and Spain after being hit by illness. 

The Manchester United midfielder is struggling with tonsillitis and has remained behind in Manchester.
The Scottish Football Association confirmed the Scotland captain was not with the squad training on

Tuesday ahead of flying out to Switzerland on Thursday before Saturday's clash in Vaduz.
A short statement on the SFA's website read: "Darren Fletcher is suffering from tonsillitis in Manchester but will be assessed by club and Scotland medical staff on a daily basis."
 
Leeds midfielder Robert Snodgrass is also a major doubt for the games against Liechtenstein and Spain after sustaining an ankle problem in Leeds' win over Portsmouth last Saturday.

Scotland boss Craig Levein is already sweating on the fitness of Kenny Miller for the double-header after he picked up a groin injury while playing for Cardiff last weekend.

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