Boxing: Khan appeal gets January green light

Khan knocks Peterson down (Getty Images)

Amir Khan's camp have been informed by the WBA and IBF that an appeal into the controversial points defeat by Lamont Peterson in Washington will be held in mid-January.

Khan was relieved of his WBA and IBF world titles by Peterson, the hometown fighter, in a decision that continues to be bitterly disputed by the 25-year-old.