Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson: 4 Hip-Hop Analogies to Describe Havoc's Night

What has been lost in the controversy of the decision and Amir Khan's less-than-stellar outing is the performance and journey of Washington, DC's own Lamont "Havoc" Peterson.

Peterson's story is a great one and despite the actions of the referee, he fought an outstanding fight. He earned the decision based on his effort, competitiveness and guts.

He inspired me to draw a parallel between two of my biggest passions: hip-hop and boxing. Here are four hip hop songs that further describe Havoc's night.

Coming Home - P.Diddy feat. Skylar Grey

"

I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Tell the World I'm coming home
Let the rain wash away all the pain of yesterday
I know my kingdom awaits and they've forgiven my mistakes
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Tell the World that I'm coming

"

I haven't been a huge Diddy fan since Big and Craig Mack were alive and/or prominent (which is why my quote cuts off before Diddy begins his verse), but Peterson's triumphant return to his hometown is inspiring.

You can't have much of heart if you aren't happy for him. A kid who, along with his brother, was left homeless and alone due to an imprisoned father and a mother with issues that made her unfit to raise her children. This is a story of a kid and man who beat the odds and statistics.

Hip Hop Saved My Life - Lupe Fiasco

"

One you never heard of I, push it hard to further the
Grind I feel like murder but hip-hop you saved me
One you never heard of I, push it hard to further the
Grind I feel like murder but hip-hop you saved my life

"

Obviously, you can replace hip-hop with boxing in Peterson's case. While homeless at the age of 10, boxing coach Barry Hunter noticed Lamont and his brother and introduced them to boxing. Both Peterson brothers experienced great amateur success, and now both are successful professionals. Anthony was victorious on the under-card of Lamont's bout with Khan.

Who knows what would have happened to the Peterson brothers without boxing?

Big Things Poppin - T.I.

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Big Things poppin, little things stoppin

"

There are certainly big things in store for Peterson. This fight already represented the biggest payday of Peterson's career. You can best be sure he will walk away with a bigger payday in the rematch. This should also ensure at least two more nice paydays for Peterson as well.

I expect he will also continue to have his brother on the under-cards as. Do it to the maximum.

Lose Yourself - Eminem

"

You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo

"

Peterson took advantage of his opportunity to get it done. On the biggest stage of his career, against the most ballyhooed opponent, Peterson lost himself in the moment. Point deductions and poor Khan performances aside, the moment was Peterson's.