Peterson vs Mendez FULL FIGHT: March 24, 2019 - PBC on FS1
- Posted by sabre on Apr 26, 2019
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On March 24, 2019 PBC on FS1 featured Anthony Peterson (37-1-1, 24 KOs), Lamont's brother, as he fought to a split-draw against former champion Argenis Mendez (25-5-2, 12 KOs) in a back-and-forth super lightweight showdown.
Peterson established his movement early on as he looked to pick his spots to attack Mendez with combinations to the head and body. Peterson flashed good speed and was the busier fighter especially early, often putting Mendez on the defensive during flurries in the first half of the fight.
"I could have thrown more punches in the first half of the fight," said Mendez. "I think that was the difference, but I don't think you can win the fight on the run.I knew that I was on his home turf and it was in my mind to do a little bit extra. Peterson is a great fighter and he's good for the sport so I knew that I had to push the fight."
Mendez began the fight looking to counter, but picked up his offense working off of a