Just hours ago, Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson took place.  Here is the fight's round by round rundown.  

Peterson is 28-1-1 and Khan is 26-1.  

Here we go.

Round 1:
The crowd is definitely pro-Peterson.   They square off in the center of the ring.  Khan is throwing the faster jab to begin.  Khan's punches look blazingly fast.  They clinch and fight out.  Khan catches Peterson with a big combo and knocks him into the ropes.  Khan catches Peterson with a quick left hook ande Peterson goes down.  The ref rules it a slip.  Peterson steps on the gas and lands two hooks to the body.  Both fighters look loose and comfortable.  Khan lands another big left hook and Peterson lands a left of his own, but he goes down from Khan's hook.  Peterson makes it up and doesn't look hurt. Great first round.

Parker: 10-8 Khan

Round 2:
The replay shows that the first knockdown was indeed a slip, as was the second one, but the ref ruled it a Knockdown.  Khan gets a 10-8 round for the first.  They trade punches again in the center of the ring.  They are both throwing bombs and throwing caution to the wind.  Peterson knocks Khan back with a right hook.  Peterson lands a quick jab.  He lands another slick hook.  Both punchers have incredibly fast hands.  Peterson loads up with the right hook, but Khan blocks it.  Khan lands a left to the body.  Peterson lands a combo upstairs.  Khan answers back with one of his own.  Very close round.  Petson lands a jab and blocks a Khan combo to end the round.  

Parker: 10-9 Peterson

Round 3:
They trade once again.  Khan sneaks in an uppercut.  Peterson lands two right hands around Khan's defense.  Both are using a bunch of movement.  Peterson alnds a tripple left hook.  Now a big right hook.  This has been the best round yet.  They trade bombs.  Peterson is landing the stronger shots.  Khan is retreating now.  Person lands a right to the head.  Now a right to the body.  This round is all Peterson down the stretch.  Khan comes right back and lands a left before the bell.

Parker: 10-9 Peterson

Round 4:
Peterson lands a nice right hook.  Khan comes back and lands a combo to the body.  Peterson lands more upstairs.  Khan waves him in.  Khan counters with a left.  Peterson uses good movement to dodge a Khan combo.  Khan sneaks in a straight left.  Peterson lands a great right hand around the gloves of Khan.  Khan needs to be more accurate.  Peterson is using good movement to get out of the way of his punches.  That was a close round.  

Parker: 10-9 Peterson

Round 5:
Khan has some redness under his left eye.  Oo a Donovan McNabb siting in the 3rd row.  Khan is improving here.  He's being more accurate and dodging well.  Khan throws a nice left, but slips and falls.  It's ruled a slip.  Khan lands a 3-punch combo upstairs.  Peterson is having trouble finding him.

Parker: 10-9 Khan

Round 6:
Peterson throws a nice combo to start the round.  Most of it gets blocked.  The clinch, but fight out as they have been.  Khan is circling the ring.  Khan ducks a Peterson hook beautifully.  Peterson lands a hard body shot.  Khan is winning this round so far.  Khan lands a slick flurry.  Peterson lands some great headshots against the ropes, and Khan shakes his head at Peterson to say that his punches aren't hurting.  Khan goes back to the body.  Another close round.

Parker: 10-9 Peterson

Round 7:
Khan is getting in, throwing and landing, and getting out.  Petson wiffs with a left.  Khan comes back with a nice combo.  Peterson comes forward and lands two hooks upstairs.  Peterson gets in a left hook that Khan didn't see coming.  Khan is throwing more and may be landing more, but Peterson is landing the bigger bombs.  Khan is running around the ring.  Blood is trickling from Khan's nose.  Khan gets a point deducted for pushing after several warnings.  

Parker: 10-8 Peterson

Round 8:
Freddy Roach is very angry about the point deduction, but pushing with the forearm is technically illegal.  Khan continues to circle the ring and Peterson must be the aggressor.  Peterson gets Khan in the corner and goes to work.  Peterson lands a brilliant right hook, plus two shots to the body.  Peterson is rocking Khan this round.  He landed a punch that was close to the low blow territory.  Khan is on his bike.  Khan looks badly hurt, but is staying up.  Peterson is working the body exclusively and landing nearly everything. Khan barely threw anything in the last minute.

Parker: 10-9 Peterson

Round 9:
Peterson barrells forward to try to continue his work to the body.  He lands a left hook downstairs.  Khan lands a nice left uppercut.  Peterson lands a big uppercut and two big hooks.  Khan shakes his head again.  Khan misses with an uppercut.  Both are still loading up their punches.  The jab has gone out the window for both fighters.  Khan wobbles Peterson with a big right hand.  Petterson looks like he has his legs back under him and continues to fight, but this round is all Khan.  Peterson misses with two swinging hooks.  Peterson lands a big right hand and Khan backs into the ropes.  Amazing round.

Parker: 10-9 Khan

Round 10:
Peterson keeps working.  Both Khan and Peterson miss with power shots.  Peterson dodges and counters with a right.  Khan misses with a counter left.  They trade in the center.  They both work the body.  Peterson lands a nice right hand.  Khan continues to move around the ring.  Khan is landing more punches than Peterson this round.  Tough round to score.  Khan was busier.

Parker: 10-9 Khan

Round 11:
Khan misses with a combo after both fighters wait for the other to throw.  Both look fatigued.  Their punches aren't nearly as crisp as the first four rounds.  Khan continues to back up.  Peterson gets Khan against the ropes, but Khan slips out and lands a good flurry in the middle.  Peterson lands bombs to the body, but Khan lands a nice combo while against the ropes.  Khan is taking rounds here at the end, but they are very close.

Parker: 10-9 Khan

Round 12:
Khan lands is extra busy this round.  He's landing big, crisp punches.  Khan lands two more hooks in a combo.  Khan pushes Peterson and loses another point!  The crowd is not happy.  Khan goes back to work and back to winniing the round.  It's all Khan in 12.  He's landing huge combos and Peterson looks lost in there.  Khan lands a nice left.  Peterson clinches.  Khan keeps busy and is rocking Peterson in there.  They trade to the end.  It's over.

Parker: 9-9

Parker: 112-113 Peterson 

The judges score the bout 113-112 Peterson, 114-111 Khan, and 113-112 for the winner by split decision Lamont Peterson  

Nick says...

There were originally scheduled to be two big fights in two different parts of the world today, but Wladimir Klitschko finally met a foe he couldn't jab and right hand his way past - that'd be a kidney stone - so we're left with just one. Fortunately it's not a bad one, at least on paper, as Amir Khan tries to continue his ascent to the very top of the sport by getting past Lamont Peterson.

This is Khan's third appearance in a boxing ring in 2011, and he looked very sharp in his previous two outings. He was simply too much for Paul McCloskey in every facet of the game in April, and it took him only five rounds to dispose of Zan Judah in July. King Khan seemingly continues to improve each time out, yet at age 25, there's a sense that his best is still in front of him. no comments

The Hitman is taking his rightful place in Canastota, along with today's top trainer, the world's most famous ring announcer and Showtime's esteemed color commentator.

Next year's inductees into the International Boxing Hall of Fame were announced today, and the Class of 2012 will consist of 13 people. Chief among the boxers going in is Thomas Hearns, who represented the Motor City by racking up world titles in five different weight classes while battling the likes of Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Wilfred Benitez and Marvin Hagler. no comments

It's main event time from Anaheim on Showtime Championship Boxing. Abner Mares and Joseph Agbeko will do battle for a second time after Mares' victory earlier this year was sullied by what appeared to be numerous unpunished low blows. Referee Russell Mora ended up at the center of attention on that night, but the focus will be back on two talented bantamweights tonight.

The announce team of Steve Albert, Al Bernstein and Antonio Tarver dissect the first bout, coming to the conclusion that Mares was not throwing low shots on purpose, but Agbeko still got done dirty by the officiating. All three commentators expect a tighter leash by tonight's referee and a close, competitive bout.

Agbeko, who is known as "King Kong," makes his way out, seeking to regain his IBF title. He is 28-3 with 22 KOs over the course of his career.

Wearing a skull bandanna and accompanied by a live rapper, Mares comes out second. The young Mexican is undefeated as a pro, coming in with a 22-0-1 record with 13 knockout victories.

The tale of the tape shows that these fighters are basically even in height and reach. Mares is five years younger, which could make a difference when you consider what these men have been through during Showtime's bantamweight tournament. 

As usual, Jimmy Lennon Jr. introduces the fighters in classy style. Tonight's referee is Dr. Lou Moret, who will clearly be keeping a keen eye on all body shots. The formalities are out of the way, so let's settle in for a scheduled 12 round of boxing.


Round 1

Both men test the water with jabs. Agbeko tries a sneaky hook and misses a few big swings. Agbeko lands a left hand, and they go to work at close range. Mares lands a quick combo while Agbeko tries the body. Mares punches Agbeko a few times in the back. King Kong works the body again; Mares whips out an uppercut. Left hook by Agbeko as he hops in. They both land hooks, and there's a scramble with the fighters' arms tangled up.

Tylwalk: 10-9 Agbeko no comments

Showtime Championship Boxing is going back to Cali. Anaheim, to be exact, for the rematch between bantamweights Abner Mares and Joseph Agbeko. Before we get to that, we'll see Anselmo Moreno defend his belt in that same division against always outspoken Vic Darchinyan.

Steve Albert, Al Bernstein and Antonio Tarver are the announce team for this broadcast, and they break down Mares-Agebko II. Then they turn their attention to the co-feature, saying Moreno is looking for a signature win.

Darchinyan comes to the ring first, still hoping to get back on top at age 35. The Raging Bull is 37-3-1, with his last two losses coming at the hands of Agbeko and Mares.

WBA bantamweight titleholder Moreno makes his ring walk second. Making his U.S. debut, he hopes to add to his 32-1-1 professional mark. Moreno hasn't tasted defeat since 2002, which was his first year as a pro.

The tale of the tape shows that Moreno has an inch on Darchinyan in height but an eye-popping five inches in reach. However, Bernstein feels he doesn't always use his length to his full advantage.

Jimmy Lennon Jr. does the formal introductions for both boxers, so it's showtime: 12 scheduled rounds of boxing for Moreno's WBA belt.


Round 1

Vic comes charging out of his corner, hoping to intimidate Moreno. They leap at each other to land jabs. Moreno is quick to back away, true to his reputation as a defensive fighter. Moreno is able to touch Darchinyan with light punches to the body and head before backing out of danger. Vic gets the left hand going for a second. Moreno lands two jabs and a quick left before ducking Vic's left. Darchinyan is really coming up empty with his wild swings.

Tylwalk: 10-9 Darchinyan no comments

We've had some decent if not spectacular action on the televised undercard, and we're almost ready for the rematch between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito. Cotto boxed beautifully for more than half the fight when they first met three years ago, but Margarito eventually broke him down en route to an 11th-round TKO. Of course, the story of these two fighters has taken numerous twists and turns since then, and tonight's fight has become the nastiest of grudge matches.

Jim Lampley, Emanuel Steward and Max Kellerman are on hand in New York's Madison Square Garden to call the action. The crowd should be very pro-Cotto, as Miguel has a huge Puerto Rican following in the Big Apple and has never lost in NYC.

Michael Buffer points out some of the famous retired boxers in the crowd, as well as Evander Holyfield. The Mexican national anthem is first, performed by Erasmo Catarino. That's followed by the Puerto Rican anthem by Christian Nieves and the American anthem by Andrea Rosario.

The tale of the tape shows that Margarito is three inches taller, though he does not have a reach advantage. Cotto is two years younger at age 31.

Margarito makes his ring walk first in a shiny red, green and white robe. Tony is 38-7 as a professional, but he is just 1-2 since his first meeting with Cotto.

The fans explode as Cotto slowly walks out, a look of determination on his face. Sporting a 36-2 record, Cotto has won four of five since his loss to Margarito.

As you'd expect, Michael Buffer handles the official introductions. Steve Smoger is the referee, and he is very experienced in big fights. The formalities are out of the way, so we're ready for 12 scheduled rounds of boxing for Cotto's WBA light middleweight belt on the line. no comments

One fight to go before we get to the rematch between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito. Exciting American Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios collides with John Murray in what should be a great action fight.

The tale of the tape shows that Rios is an inch taller and has half an inch of reach over Murray. The thing to watch is Rios' conditioning, as he failed to make weight and is not eligible for the vacant WBA lightweight belt. As a result, only Murray can win the title.

Michael Buffer is in the ring to do the official fighter intros. Murray enters the fight with a 31-1 record as a pro, while Rios is undefeated at 28-0-1. We're all set for a scheduled 12 rounds of boxing, so let's get to it.


Round 1

Jabs quickly land for both boxers. Rios flashes the right hand as well, and Murray looks like he will stand and bang. Murray goes to the body before Rios throws hooks with both hands. No subtlety here as they trade from close range. Very low shot by Murray that looks like it hurt Rios for a second. Bam Bam triples his left hook. They lean their heads together and keep throwing. Fun to watch, no doubt.

Tylwalk: 10-9 Rios no comments

We're two fights into the televised portion of the Cotto-Margarito II undercard at Madison Square Garden. This one is also a rematch and should be a good one, as Pawel Wolak and Delvin Rodriguez meet for the second time this year.

The tale of the tape shows that Rodriguez has a three-inch height advantage but just a small edge in reach. Wolak cuts easily and was badly swollen in the first fight but battled through it to earn a draw.

Michael Buffer is in the ring to introduce both fighters. Rodriguez is 25-5-3, while Wolak is 29-1-1. And we're ready for 10 scheduled rounds of boxing in the junior middleweight division.


Round 1

Wolak comes forward and is quickly greeted by Rodriguez's fists. They both jab before Delvin fires two left hooks. Wolak punches through another hook to land his own. Wolak is blocking a lot of punches with his forearms. Wolak lands nasty rights to the body and head. Both fighters try to get untracked on the inside. Wolak tries clubbing overhand rights.

Tylwalk: 10-9 Wolak no comments

Big time boxing returns to the Big Apple with the ultimate grudge match between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito. Before we get to that, though, we have what looks like an excellent three-fight televised undercard, beginning with a welterweight clash between Mike Jones and Sebastian Lujan.

The tale of the tape shows that Jones is taller and slightly rangier. He's also three years younger than the 31-year old Lujan.

Lujan comes in with a 38-5-2 pro record with 24 KOs. Jones is perfect thus far as a pro at 25-0 with 19 KOs. Michael Buffer does the official introductions, and we are set for 12 scheduled rounds of boxing.


Round 1

Lujan is doing the early advancing, but both men seem to be feeling each other out. Both men try some hooks to the head. Jones keeps his shoulder forward to roll with punches as he tries to come underneath. Lujan does some body work but ends up eating body and head punches along the ropes. Jones sticks in a few jabs as he circles, then wobbles Lujan for a moment with a right hand. Another Jones right hand comes around Lujan's guard.

Tylwalk: 10-9 Jones no comments

Yes, we boxing fans eagerly look forward to big fights. But how about the boxers themselves? Think they anticipate fight night the same way?

If the boxers in question are Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito, and the fight we're talking about pits them against each other, the answer is an emphatic yes. The issues between these two men have been well documented, and tonight in Madison Square Garden, they are going to settle them with their fists.

That should be reason enough to order the pay-per-view if you are a fan of the sweet science, but there's more. Mike Jones and Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios are both on the card, plus there's a terrific-looking fight between Pawel Wolak and Delvin Rodriguez. Good stuff, all.

Gathering some friends around the flat screen is definitely the way to go, but if that's not an option for you, don't fret. We'll have live round by round posts right here on this very blog so you'll always know what's going on as it happens.

Click on that big old logo at the top of the screen and head out to our home page. We'll have a new post for each of the four fights starting shortly after 9 pm Eastern time tonight. Can't wait!