Peterson camp hits back at Khan

Amir Khan
12 April 2012

Amir Khan has blamed "everyone and everything" for his controversial defeat by Lamont Peterson last month, according to the new champion's trainer and manager Barry Hunter.

Hunter has already accused Khan of using "foul tactics and false accusations" to discredit the American victor after the Briton publicly aired several grievances surrounding the disputed defeat, which saw him lose his IBF and WBA light-welterweight titles in Washington on December 10.

Khan reignited the issue last week by questioning the role of the then-unidentified 'mystery man' Mustafa Ameen at ringside. Hunter said in a statement: "Khan blames everyone and everything but his performance and lack of ability to make adjustments in the ring for his loss."

He added: "Each claim is boldly false, but because Golden Boy and Khan have the financial resources to file protests and lawyers to create questionable accusations we are forced to address these issues.

"We will not let these foul tactics take away from Lamont's hard work, dedication and monumental victory.

"Furthermore, since Khan continues to focus on a man at ringside I want to be very clear - Mustafa Ameen is in no way, nor has he ever been affiliated or associated with anyone within Team Peterson. That includes myself, Lamont and Anthony Peterson (Lamont's brother and fellow fighter).

"Real champions don't continue to come up with various excuses and false accusations in hopes that something will stick to cover up for a loss."

Khan and promoters Golden Boy initially claimed Peterson's team had agreed in principle to a rematch immediately following the split decision verdict, before closing ranks and apparently changing their minds.

Hunter said: "The bottom line is that after we decided not to accept Golden Boy's offer for a rematch only days after the fight...they started filing protest letters and trying to spin the media as some form of retaliation.

"If the media reports are true, then the actions of a few will put every close decision in boxing in jeopardy of being overturned. We will not let that happen. We will continue to fight for what is just and proper."

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