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Lamont Peterson, known in the ring as Havoc, is a celebrated American boxer from Washington, D.C. Born January 24, 1984, he fought professionally from 2004 to 2019, leaving a lasting mark on the light welterweight and welterweight divisions. A DC legend, Peterson held the IBF light-welterweight title from December 2011 to April 2015 and briefly captured the WBA (Regular) welterweight championship in 2017. He secured infamy with the December 2011 victory over Amir Khan, setting the stage for a storied career that included battles with Lucas Matthysse and Errol Spence Jr. Peterson’s impact extends beyond the ring, with his family—especially his younger brother Anthony Peterson—being fixtures in the ESPN boxing broadcasts and DC’s boxing scene. In 2017, DC honored his achievements with Lamont Peterson Day, a testament to his hometown impact. This page covers his detailed biography, highlights from his discography, and upcoming engagements for fans to follow his continuing influence in boxing culture.