Lee Purdy was born on 29 May 1987 and is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2013.
10 Facts About Lee Purdy
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Lee Purdy held the British welterweight title in 2011, challenged once for the vacant Commonwealth welterweight title in 2010 and once for the EBU European welterweight title in 2013.
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Lee Purdy lost the title in his second defence against former British light welterweight champion Colin Lynes.
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Lee Purdy lost a majority points decision to Lynes after getting up off the canvas in the 10th to produce a strong finish.
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On 18 May 2013, Lee Purdy fought Devon Alexander at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ.
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The bout was scheduled for the IBF welterweight title but Lee Purdy failed to make the weight.
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Lee Purdy took the fight at 4 weeks notice after Kell Brook pulled out with a hand injury.
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Lee Purdy was due to appear at Colchester Magistrates Court in September 2013.
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Lee Purdy was found not guilty by unanimous verdict of money laundering.
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Lee Purdy thanked everyone who had supported him via Twitter.