Lamont Peterson—a true Washington, D.C. boxing monument—announced his retirement from the sport on Sunday. Below are just a few of the well wishes to the modern day warrior.
You’ve done well... Thanks King . @kingpete26 #Legend #DMV pic.twitter.com/Qh8qlLTD1s
— SW⚡️FT Jarrett Hurd (@Swift_JHurd) March 25, 2019
@kingpete26 Love you bro. You did it the right way. I have so much respect for you. My champ for life . #HeadBangers
— Andre S.O.G. Ward (@andreward) March 25, 2019
Man hate to see this lastnight but awesome career Lamont Peterson true definition of a champion in & outside of ring true gentleman enjoy retirement https://t.co/3tljfDGBux
— lorenzo taliaferro (@ZoBot_45) March 25, 2019
This hurt me to my heart https://t.co/3waobq5RbR
— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) March 25, 2019
@kingpete26 thank you legend.
— Erickson Lubin (@EricksonHammerL) March 25, 2019
Appreciate what you did for the sport & all the exciting fights that you gave us congrats on your retirement broski Always got love for you @kingpete26 pic.twitter.com/8ldRpDvXms
— Peter Quillin (@KIDCHOCOLATE) March 25, 2019
I’ve always been a fan of Lamont as he always fights his heart out every rd! Enjoy retirement with All The Best in Health+Happiness!#LetsGetReadyToRumble ®@KingPete26 https://t.co/7pxMAztKp2
— Michael Buffer (@Michael_Buffer) March 25, 2019
Thank you @kingpete26 for the legendary career
— Cris Cyborg (@criscyborg) March 25, 2019
Salute Lamont Peterson has retired. Really sad to see him lose, but glad he called it a day and lives on. A true warrior. And shout out to Sergey Lipinets for the big outing today. Beast!
— J I G S A W (@chuckcreekmur) March 25, 2019
Thank you Lamont Peterson on a terrific career. It was a true honor to introduce you during your final fight. What a warrior who exemplified what it is to be a world class fighter with dignity and class. Enjoy retirement. @PBConFOX @premierboxing @TGBpromotions pic.twitter.com/WIdwDfnUzq
— Ray Flores (@SBRFlores) March 25, 2019
Hell of a career @kingpete26. All the best in the future
— caleb truax (@GoldenCalebT) March 25, 2019
Fighters rather go out on their shield than leave a victory on the table. Congrats on a excellent career champ @kingpete26
— Sergio Mora (@TheLatinSnake_) March 25, 2019
Helluva career champ @kingpete26 https://t.co/r5XlJqu8B9
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) March 25, 2019
Lamont Peterson. Humble guy, True warrior and always gave it 110%
— MostUnderrated (@Topdoggjr) March 25, 2019
.@kingpete26 has always been one of my favorite fighters, and a huge inspiration coming up. I have nothing but love and respect for him. Wish him nothing but the best in his future.@premierboxing #PetersonLipinents
— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) March 25, 2019
@kingpete26 We been threw it all you and I. My brother @cguerrero1999 was your last Amauter fight. I started my professional career and and had a successful 21… https://t.co/8zCNFaX19f
— Fernando El Guerrero (@FernandoDomini) March 25, 2019
Salute to @kingpete26 remember them days y’all use to do HeadBangers chant for walkouts during the amateurs!! #Enjoyretirement pic.twitter.com/JRvpoR9sIX
— Eddie Chambers (@champfasteddie) March 25, 2019
Thank you Lamont Peterson on a terrific career. It was a true honor to introduce you during your final fight. What a warrior who exemplified what it is to be a world class fighter with dignity and class. Enjoy retirement. @PBConFOX @premierboxing @TGBpromotions pic.twitter.com/WIdwDfnUzq
— Ray Flores (@SBRFlores) March 25, 2019
Congratulations on an amazing career @kingpete26 https://t.co/mD01peHizC
— Heidi Androl (@HeidiAndrol) March 25, 2019
Covering #MarchMadness so just seeing now Lamont Peterson result and his announced retirement. Great career for a class act. #PetersonLipinets
— Gene Wang (@gene_wang) March 25, 2019
Congratulations to @kingpete26 on a hell of a career. His win over Khan in DC in 2011 remains one of the city's combat sports highlights. Happy retirement to you and job well done. https://t.co/GAw206AMBc
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) March 25, 2019
Lamont Peterson is one of my favorite people in boxing and it's heartbreaking to see him get stopped like that. I hope it's the last time we see him in the ring. If so, he has a lot to be proud of. Best DMV fighter since Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson. #PetersonLipinets
— Gautham Nagesh (@gnagesh) March 25, 2019
He just made it official. Lamont Peterson se retira a los 35 años. Tremendo guerrero. Respect. https://t.co/xPfxpEnied
— AdrianGarciaMarquez (@AdrianGarciaMqz) March 25, 2019
Thank you and respect @kingpete29 champ for everything you have given us boxing fans, your heart, courage, blood, sweat, and tears you've given us throughout the years will not be forgotten!!. I've been a big fan of yours all these years. Thanks for showing the path... pic.twitter.com/b4BTYtpj8W
— Yordenis Ugas (@YordenisUgas) March 25, 2019
- Topics
- Lamont Peterson
- Lamont Peterson
