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05/22/2007 Archived Entry: "Peterson Brothers to Headline at D.C. Armory May 25th"
Peterson Brothers to Headline ESPN's Friday Night Fight Card at D.C. Armory May 25th
Tickets On-Sale Now For "American Champions"
Washington, D.C. – Fans will be treated to a stellar night of boxing as two of its' brightest rising stars, Anthony and Lamont Peterson, make their hometown debut at the DC Armory on May 25, 2007, headlining a live ESPN2 Friday Night Fights broadcast beginning at 9 pm EST. The show is being promoted by PMG Boxing, Inc. a subsidiary of the Peake Management Group. PMG Boxing, Inc. is headed by President and current NBA Star Steve Francis and company founder Nate Peake.
In the evening's main event Anthony Peterson (NABO Lightweight Champion 22-0, 16KO's) will take on Luis Ernesto Jose (27-4-2, 24 KO's) of the Dominican Republic for the NABO Lightweight Championship while brother Lamont Peterson (WBC United States Light Welterweight Champion 20-0, 8KO's), will go against journeyman John Brown (23-12-1, 11KO's) of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
"I can't wait to make my hometown debut in front of my family and friends who won't have to travel to see this one," said Thompson. "The place is going to be packed with our fans whom have been waiting to see us fight at home."
"Ever since my brother and I turned pro we have wanted to fight at home," said Anthony Peterson. "With both of our careers on the brink of national success and world championships, the hometown crowd and fighting on national television brings us one step further to realizing our dreams."
In addition to the great fight card, and in recognition of Memorial Day weekend, PMG Boxing will also pay tribute to the military men and women injured during the Iraqi war now recovering at Walter Reed Hospital in Northwest, Washington. Tickets and transportation to the show will be donated to those recovering at the hospital, their families and Walter Reed staff members.
Anthony Peterson turned pro in 2004 and has won all 22 of his professional fights, including 16 by way of KO. His brother Lamont turned pro at the same year and has won all 20 of his professional fights including 8 by way of KO. Both brothers have become virtual house fighters on ESPN's fight cards, propelling their careers into the spotlight. The Peterson brothers may be two of the best-kept secrets in professional boxing today. Due to the tutelage of mentor/trainer Barry Hunter since they began, the Peterson brothers left an impoverished background on the streets of D.C., to become two of the hottest prospects in the boxing world today.
