Amir Khan, Lamont Peterson rematch date set

Amir Khan has been granted a rematch against Lamont Peterson.

The British fighter lost his WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles to the American in Washington DC in December. Khan later appealed the controversial points decision.

Their upcoming fight will take place at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 19.

The WBA had ordered a rematch earlier this month and had given Peterson 180 days to respond.

The original fight was notable for the ringside appearance of Mustafa Ameen.

It was later established that Ameen, who appeared to communicate with one of the judges throughout the fight, was there as a guest of the IBF.