Lee Purdy losses
Over 7 years as a professional, Lee Purdy has compiled a 20-5-1 (13) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. He has five losses, four of them in title fights.
5. Lee Purdy loses to Leonard Bundu via KO
On December 14, 2013 Lee Purdy fought Leonard Bundu for the European welterweight title. Purdy was 26 years old with a record of 20-4-1, and Bundu was 39 with a record of 29-0-2. Purdy was coming off a loss, while Bundu was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Bundu stopped Purdy via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
4. 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.
3. Lee Purdy loses to Colin Lynes via majority decision
On November 9, 2011 Lee Purdy faced Colin Lynes in a welterweight bout. Purdy was 24 years old with a record of 16-2-1, and Lynes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purdy was on a 3-fight winning streak. Purdy lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Lynes.
2. Lee Purdy loses to Denton Vassell via unanimous decision
On April 16, 2010 Lee Purdy fought Denton Vassell for the vacant Commonwealth welterweight title. Purdy was 22 years old with a record of 13-1-1, and Vassell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purdy was on a 4-fight winning streak. Purdy lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Vassell.
1. Lee Purdy loses to Peter McDonagh via points decision
On December 13, 2008 Lee Purdy fought Peter McDonagh for the vacant Southern Area super lightweight title. Purdy was 21 years old with a record of 9-0-1, and McDonagh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purdy was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Purdy lost via points decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with McDonagh.