Lee Purdy
Former British welterweight champ Lee Purdy retires after losing vision in eye
Lee Purdy announces his retirement from boxing after losing vision in his left eye.
Feb 18, 12:23
Preview: Frankie Gavin, Lucas Browne, Sergey Kovalev
Sports Mole previews some of the biggest fights that are taking place around the world this weekend.
Jul 31, 10:59
Eye injury could force Lee Purdy retirement
British welterweight Lee Purdy reveals that he could be forced to retire from boxing due to an eye injury.
Mar 7, 06:32
Lee Purdy stopped in European title bout
British welterweight Lee Purdy is stopped in the 12th round of his European title clash with unbeaten Italian Leonard Bundu at London's ExCel Arena.
Dec 15, 11:07
Preview: Lee Purdy, Kevin Mitchell, Martin Murray fight at ExCel Arena
Sports Mole previews Matchroom Sport's Christmas show at London's Excel Arena, which is headlined by Lee Purdy's welterweight clash with Leonard Bundu for the European title.
Dec 14, 10:59
Lee Purdy: 'I'm in the best shape of my life'
British welterweight Lee Purdy insists that he is the 'best shape of his life' ahead of his European title showdown with Leonard Bundu on Saturday night.
Dec 13, 12:34
Anthony Joshua secures fourth professional bout
Anthony Joshua will return to London's ExCel Centre to fight Dorian Darch next month.
Nov 4, 14:49
British boxer Lee Purdy 'charged in connection with fraud against the elderly'
Former British welterweight champion Lee Purdy is reportedly charged after allegedly committing fraud against elderly and vulnerable people.
Aug 26, 12:53
Kell Brook: 'I will return in style'
Kell Brook insists that he will end six months of injury hell by making a statement against Carson Jones, with the welterweight rematch set to take place in Hull next month.
Jun 18, 05:59
Lee Purdy comes in overweight for IBF title fight
Lee Purdy comes in overweight for his IBF welterweight title fight with Devon Alexander and will not be able to win the belt tomorrow night.
May 18, 00:18
Lee Purdy: 'I want to make big statement'
Challenger Lee Purdy believes that he is capable of beating Devon Alexander for the IBF welterweight title in Atlantic City on Saturday night.
May 17, 07:45
Lee Purdy offered Devon Alexander bout
Lee Purdy could replace Kell Brook in fighting IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander after emerging as the leading contender in the organisation's rankings.
Apr 19, 06:33
Lee Purdy to face Cosme Rivera
Italy's Cosme Rivera will stand in for Carson Jones against Lee Purdy at Wembley on Saturday.
Mar 7, 03:41
Lee Purdy vs. Carson Jones off
Lee Purdy says that Carson Jones has pulled out of their fight because of an illness.
Mar 5, 19:52
Interview: Lee Purdy
Sports Mole talks to welterweight contender Lee Purdy as he prepares to finally meet Carson Jones at Wembley Arena in March.
Jan 21, 21:30
Eamonn O'Kane ready to seize "great opportunity"
Irish standout Eamonn O'Kane insists that he is ready to take his chance and beat John Ryder in a clash between unbeaten British middleweights at the London Olympia this weekend.
Dec 6, 04:51
Darren Barker confident of winning return
Darren Barker thinks his experience at the top level will help him make a winning return against Kerry Hope this weekend after 14 months out of the ring.
Dec 4, 20:52
Virus forces Lee Purdy to withdraw
A virus forces Lee Purdy to cancel his fight with American Carson Jones in London on Saturday.
Dec 3, 18:11
John Murray fails medical, Gavin Rees fight off
John Murray is forced out of a December clash against British Lightweight champion Gavin Rees after failing his pre-fight medical.
Nov 27, 19:40
John Murray confirmed as opponent for Gavin Rees
Eddie Hearn confirms that John Murray will face Gavin Rees at the top of a bumper bill at the London Olympia on Saturday, December 8.
Oct 29, 22:55
Interview: IBF international welterweight champion Lee Purdy
Lee Purdy talks to Sports Mole as he prepares to face the toughest test of his career against exciting American welterweight Carson Jones at the London Olympia in December.
Oct 24, 08:00
Darren Barker and Gavin Rees return in December
British duo Darren Barker and Gavin Rees are confirmed to return to the ring on a Matchroom Sport bill at the London Olympia in December.
Oct 18, 22:54
Eddie Hearn confirms Lee Purdy to fight Carson Jones in December
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn reveals on Twitter that Lee Purdy will face Carson Jones in December.
Sep 27, 13:45
Darren Barker withdraws from Gunersindo Carrasco fight
Darren Barker is replaced by Lee Purdy in the IBF welterweight title fight against Gumersindo Carrasco after suffering an arm injury.
Aug 27, 10:45
Live Commentary: Kell Brook vs. Carson Jones
Good evening and welcome to Sports Mole's live text commentary of the IBF welterweight title eliminator between Kell Brook and Carson Jones, taking place at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield.
Jul 7, 20:00
