Best fights of Lee Purdy
Over 7 years as a professional, Lee Purdy has compiled a 20-5-1 (13) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Lee Purdy loses to Devon Alexander via KO
On May 18, 2013 Lee Purdy fought Devon Alexander for the IBF welterweight title. Purdy was 25 years old with a record of 20-3-1, and Alexander was 26 with a record of 24-1. Purdy was on a 4-fight winning streak and Alexander was on a 3-fight winning streak. Alexander stopped Purdy via retirement in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Lee Purdy KOs Gumersindo Lucas Carrasco
On September 8, 2012 Lee Purdy fought Gumersindo Lucas Carrasco for the vacant IBF International welterweight title. Purdy was 25 years old with a record of 18-3-1, and Carrasco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purdy was on a 2-fight winning streak. Purdy stopped Gumersindo Lucas Carrasco via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Lee Purdy KOs Craig Watson in their 2nd fight
On July 16, 2011 Lee Purdy defended his British welterweight title against Craig Watson. It was their second meeting. Purdy was 24 years old with a record of 15-2-1, and Watson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purdy was on a 2-fight winning streak. Purdy stopped Craig Watson via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
4. Lee Purdy KOs Craig Watson
On April 16, 2011 Lee Purdy fought Craig Watson for the vacant British welterweight title. Purdy was 23 years old with a record of 14-2-1, and Watson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purdy was coming off a win. Purdy stopped Craig Watson via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Lee Purdy KOs Chris Johnson
On July 7, 2012 Lee Purdy faced Chris Johnson in a welterweight bout. Purdy was 25 years old with a record of 17-3-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purdy was coming off a win. Purdy stopped Chris Johnson via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Lee Purdy KOs Mark Douglas
On November 28, 2009 Lee Purdy defended his Southern Area welterweight title against Mark Douglas. Purdy was 22 years old with a record of 12-1-1, and Douglas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purdy was on a 3-fight winning streak. Purdy stopped Mark Douglas via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
7. Lee Purdy KOs Cosme Rivera
On March 9, 2013 Lee Purdy defended his IBF International welterweight title against Cosme Rivera. Purdy was 25 years old with a record of 19-3-1, and Rivera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purdy was on a 3-fight winning streak. Purdy stopped Cosme Rivera via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
8. Lee Purdy KOs Jamie Spence
On April 4, 2008 Lee Purdy faced Jamie Spence. Purdy was 20 years old with a record of 6-0, and Spence was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purdy was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Purdy stopped Jamie Spence via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Lee Purdy KOs Craig Dyer
On January 25, 2008 Lee Purdy faced Craig Dyer. Purdy was 20 years old with a record of 5-0, and Dyer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purdy was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Purdy stopped Craig Dyer via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Lee Purdy KOs Adnan Amar
On March 17, 2012 Lee Purdy faced Adnan Amar in a welterweight bout. Purdy was 24 years old with a record of 16-3-1, and Amar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purdy was coming off a loss. Purdy stopped Adnan Amar via TKO in the 5th round.