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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 10: Lamont Peterson punches Amir Khan during their WBA Super Lightweight and IBF Junior Welterweight title fight at Washington Convention Center on December 10, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Khan Vs. Peterson II: Scheduled May 19 Rematch Is Off, According To Report

Contributors: SB Nation DC Staff

Lamont Peterson's positive test for a banned substance means that the rematch with Amir Khan will not take place May 19.

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May 10, 2012
Khan Vs. Peterson II: Lamont Peterson Explains His Use Of Synthetic Testosterone

By Samuel Chamberlain
May 10, 2012
Lamont Peterson Tested Positive Due To Hypogonadism, According To Doctors

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May 9, 2012
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By Alfie Crow@AlfieBCC
May 9, 2012
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May 8, 2012
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May 8, 2012
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By Brendan Porath
May 7, 2012
Khan Vs. Peterson II: Lamont Peterson Tests Positive For Banned Substance, Effect On Rematch Unclear

By Brendan Porath
March 20, 2012
Khan Vs. Peterson II: Seething And Sniping, Fighters Move Toward Vegas Rematch

By Samuel Chamberlain

Raw memories and thwarted opportunities give the rematch between Lamont Peterson and Amir Khan an extra charge. Sam Chamberlain reports.
March 15, 2012
Khan Vs. Peterson II: Times, TV Broadcast All Set For May 19 Fight

By Ryan Van Bibber@justRVB
February 9, 2012
Khan Vs. Peterson II: Rematch Scheduled For May 19 In Las Vegas

By Samuel Chamberlain

D.C's own Lamont Peterson will get the chance to defend his WBA and IBF light-welterweight title against British boxer Amir "King" Khan in a rematch of their controversial bout this past December at the Washington Convention Center.