Amir Khan calls decision 'disgusting' after Peterson defeat

Deposed WBA and IBF light-welterweight champion Amir Khan says the decision of the referees to award a majority verdict to Lamont Peterson, external after their title bout in Washington DC was a "disgusting decision".

The 25-year-old Bolton fighter also calls for a rematch with Peterson "straight away" after the judges scored the fight at 113-112, 113-112, 111-114 in favour of the local fighter.

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