Purdy in for Brook
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Alexander vs Purdy set for 18th may
That's according to Richard Schaffer, deal made for Alexander to face mandatory Lee Purdy. What do people make of this?
inman124- Posts : 59
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
Is that a joke? Devon Alexander hammers him all night, complete outclass, mid KO
mobilemaster8- Posts : 4302
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
Just saw Eddie Hearn tweet about this. Don't mind this fight, Purdy always comes to fight and if Alexander has an off night he could pull it out of the bag.
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
Jesus he'll get mauled.
http://www.boxingscene.com/alexander-vs-purdy-now-set-18th-showdown--64605
http://www.boxingscene.com/alexander-vs-purdy-now-set-18th-showdown--64605
davidemore- Posts : 2693
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
Thought this fight prob would of happened. Well at least its a little bit interesting die to a Brit fighting. Would any of us have paid much attention if it was against the other guys Zavick etc.
Alexander beats everyone in the top 10 anyway (including Brook). He will fight Floyd next May. That's more or less written in the stars
Alexander beats everyone in the top 10 anyway (including Brook). He will fight Floyd next May. That's more or less written in the stars
Re: Purdy in for Brook
Not boring, but I fear Purdy will look rather amateur lunging andmissing and eventually gassing due to little time to prepare. He's big at the weight and powerful, i give him that, only that.
davidemore- Posts : 2693
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
Yea I agree, to be honest, he should just get the shot just to show him his level, Alexander's style is too trick for Purdys, he get taken out around 8th with uppercuts. Best of luck to him though!
Re: Purdy in for Brook
Defo good luck to him, he's a Brit and I always cheer for a Brit.
But he'll lose.
WAR PURDY!!!!!!
But he'll lose.
WAR PURDY!!!!!!
davidemore- Posts : 2693
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
Alexander has only slaughtered Urango, the other fights have been bedtime story material.
Re: Purdy in for Brook
Cried to get out of the Bradley fight....screamed "ahhh my eye and pointed to the one wihout the cuts" thought he would have got the robbery, although he's stole some wins since then, Kotelnik being the worst. Got out threw and out landed. Hardly a beast of a fighter.
Re: Purdy in for Brook
not sure why purdy deserves a shot, he hasn't really earned it. i would put denton vessell above him for next in line at a world title.
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Purdy in for Brook
Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere but:
Lee Purdy given IBF world title fight as Kell Brook replacement
Colchester boxer Lee Purdy has been handed a world title fight in the United States next month.
The 25-year-old takes on Devon Alexander in Atlantic City on 18 May in a bout for the IBF welterweight title.
Alexander had been due to fight Kell Brook but the Sheffield man withdrew on Friday because of a foot injury.
Purdy, who currently holds the IBF international welterweight belt, fought as recently as 10 March when he stopped Mexican Cosme Rivera in round nine.
Of his 24 professional fights, the former British champion has won 20, drawn one and lost three.
Purdy's promoter Eddie Hearn tweeted: "It's a funny old game how things play out @LeePurdy1 will challenge @DAlexandereal for the IBF World title on May 18th in Atlantic City."
The fight will count as American Alexander's mandatory defence of his belt which means Brook could have to wait up to nine months for another shot at the IBF title.
Although the 26-year-old Sheffield boxer will remain as the mandatory challenger for the winner of the 18 May, he confirmed when withdrawing that he could look elsewhere for a world title shot.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/22232454
Lee Purdy given IBF world title fight as Kell Brook replacement
Colchester boxer Lee Purdy has been handed a world title fight in the United States next month.
The 25-year-old takes on Devon Alexander in Atlantic City on 18 May in a bout for the IBF welterweight title.
Alexander had been due to fight Kell Brook but the Sheffield man withdrew on Friday because of a foot injury.
Purdy, who currently holds the IBF international welterweight belt, fought as recently as 10 March when he stopped Mexican Cosme Rivera in round nine.
Of his 24 professional fights, the former British champion has won 20, drawn one and lost three.
Purdy's promoter Eddie Hearn tweeted: "It's a funny old game how things play out @LeePurdy1 will challenge @DAlexandereal for the IBF World title on May 18th in Atlantic City."
The fight will count as American Alexander's mandatory defence of his belt which means Brook could have to wait up to nine months for another shot at the IBF title.
Although the 26-year-old Sheffield boxer will remain as the mandatory challenger for the winner of the 18 May, he confirmed when withdrawing that he could look elsewhere for a world title shot.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/22232454
Re: Purdy in for Brook
Tailor made for Alexander and he should win comfortably setting up a possible September fight against Floyd
Canelo is too big a risk for Floyd with his new 30 month 6 fight record breaking deal. Alexander is American and has already been touted as a floyd opponent so with brook out of the way Alexander has a easy ride to Floyd in a unification bout
Canelo is too big a risk for Floyd with his new 30 month 6 fight record breaking deal. Alexander is American and has already been touted as a floyd opponent so with brook out of the way Alexander has a easy ride to Floyd in a unification bout
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
Demeans the sport world title fights like these..................
When I was growing you rarely saw more than two Brits a year fighting for top honors now every chump is getting a shot...........
Too many chefs spoil the brew for that really talented special British guy.. (with GSOH and own transport, likes eating out ) ...who has to share status with these guys.......
When I was growing you rarely saw more than two Brits a year fighting for top honors now every chump is getting a shot...........
Too many chefs spoil the brew for that really talented special British guy.. (with GSOH and own transport, likes eating out ) ...who has to share status with these guys.......
TRUSSMAN66- Posts : 40690
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
It's confirmed and Purdy loses badly. But you never know, you just never know...
davidemore- Posts : 2693
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
Floyd fights at 150, Alvarez comes in at 172, its not a fair fight.
BoxingFan88- Posts : 3759
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
Mayweather vs Canelo won't happen because Canelo is really a 160 fighter.
davidemore- Posts : 2693
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
Hearn was probably in danger of losing a fair bit of money and, more importanty, respect with the Stateside promotors and TV people if he walked away from this one.
No fighter - he's a guy they can't trust.
2nd tier fighter - he's a guy who can't back up his big talk
Rock...hard place for Eddie. Purdy gets his "Rocky" moment, good luck to him but let's hope the originl fight isn't blighted by injury or delay again as I think Brook will end up being the guy who Adam Smith calls "the greatest world class fighter never to fight for a world title blah blah blah"
No fighter - he's a guy they can't trust.
2nd tier fighter - he's a guy who can't back up his big talk
Rock...hard place for Eddie. Purdy gets his "Rocky" moment, good luck to him but let's hope the originl fight isn't blighted by injury or delay again as I think Brook will end up being the guy who Adam Smith calls "the greatest world class fighter never to fight for a world title blah blah blah"
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
Adam D wrote:azania wrote:I know. He loses badly.
let me have a guess - he's chinny?
Alexander is on another level. Dunno about his chin. Has he been decked or wobbled by a fat featherweight?
azania- Posts : 19471
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
azania wrote:Adam D wrote:azania wrote:I know. He loses badly.
let me have a guess - he's chinny?
Alexander is on another level. Dunno about his chin. Has he been decked or wobbled by a fat featherweight?
You must always be in trouble with the hyperbole police.
JabMachineMK2- Posts : 2383
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
Ha. Not yet. Alexander is the better fighter. Purdy isn't rated anywhere. A one sided drubbing. Hope he gets well paid for his troubles.
azania- Posts : 19471
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Re: Purdy in for Brook
BoxingFan88 wrote:Floyd fights at 150, Alvarez comes in at 172, its not a fair fight.
Don't con anyone into thinking you're a 154lb world champion if you wont fight someone because they're too big, harsh as it is if Mayweather doesn't take that fight it's a clear case of avoidance.
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