Purdy fails to make weight for Alexander bout

By Scott Gilfoid: British welterweight contender Lee Purdy (20-3-1, 13 KO's) messed up his chance to win the IBF welterweight title from champion Devon Alexander (24-1, 13 KO's) when Purdy come in over the 147 lb. limit at 148 lbs on his first try. On Purdy's second attempt two hours later he had only dropped