Coach Peterson about fights with Marquez and Aamir Khan

Barry Hunter, manager and trainer of WBA champion and IBF junior welterweight title Lamont Peterson, Confirmed in an interview with Boxingscene.com that they were offered a fight against Juan Manuel Marquez and a rematch with Amir KhanBut while the negotiations are at an early stage. "Bob Arum called on Gabriel Garcia Marquez - said Hunter. - And I saw in the press that Marquez and his promoter Beltran agree with him. This certainly is interesting, but nothing is yet signed any documents for the next contender Lamont, and for the first time I spoke with Richard Schaefer just last week. "

According to Hunter, Peterson is more inclined to a rematch with Khan, but the decision will be made after careful consideration of both proposals. "Nothing is decided yet, but I know that Lamont leaning towards a rematch with Khan - said Hunter. - For the most part on private, personal reasons. But in this case can not be guided by personal motives, it's business. Intriguing in a fight with Marquez Marquez is the personality, which no doubt will go down in boxing hall of fame. But the fight with Amir was simply magnificent. And I agree with Mr. Lamont, I also want to see it again. Lamont really wants to fight with Khan. We're just waiting and always on connection. We are ready to enter the ring. "

Hunter, nevertheless admitted that he followed after the fight with Khan hype and numerous protests from the British on the verdict brought some of their tracks, and were unexpected and unpleasant for them. "As a boxing fan I'm worried about it, in my opinion, it rejects and kills spectators sport - said Hunter. - Bad judicial decisions happen, and I myself was a witness to them, and I also saw a close battle in which victory could be given and the other boxer. I thought it was a very competitive fight, I thought it was a close fight. But in any case, I would not bring the case to this. "

"I was always taught Lamont and Anthony [Peterson's brother Lamont] one thing - if I think they lost the battle, I would have forced them to take your trophy or medal, to enter the ring in front of everyone and give them to your opponent - said Hunter, which largely replaced Peterson's father. - Because I did not want them to grow with the feeling that the world is something they should. I think that what you have, you have to earn it. So they grew up. I was so educated and learned life in the slums. "

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