LONDON (Reuters) - Amir Khan's chances of avenging his controversial defeat by Lamont Peterson improved on Friday when the World Boxing Association (WBA) confirmed it had ordered a re-match.
"I can confirm we have ordered a direct rematch," WBA vice-president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza was quoted as saying by the BBC, adding that an official statement would be released soon.
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