Lamont Peterson hopeful of opening 2014 with a bang in his native Washington D.C.

Lamont Peterson will begin his 2014 campaign at home when he defends his junior welterweight belt against Dierry Jean of Canada at DC Armory in Peterson’s native Washington D.C. (on Showtime).

It will be Peterson’s first fight since he was stopped in the third round by Lucas Matthysse in May at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. However, Peterson kept his belt because it was not on the table.

Peterson, 29, is 31-2-1 with 16 knockouts. Jean, 31, is 25-0 with 17 knockouts.

Peterson is stoked to be fighting in his backyard.

“This is a perfect way for me to kick off 2014, with a great fight against a tough opponent in my hometown,” he said.

Jean aims to spoil Peterson’s homecoming.

“Peterson has been in the ring with many good fighters, but he hasn’t been in the ring with me,” Jean said. “I’ve worked hard for this for a long time. I have already started training camp and I’m in great shape.”

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