Alexander-Purdy: Staff picks
Does underdog Lee Purdy have any hope tomorrow against Devon Alexander in Atlantic City?
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Weights: Peterson-Matthysse set, Purdy misses
Lamont Peterson and Lucas Matthysse hit the mark this afternoon, but Lee Purdy was overweight and has lost his chance to win the IBF welterweight belt.
Purdy: Alexander doesn't impress me
Lee Purdy is the big underdog and the visiting fighter on Saturday against IBF welterweight titlist Devon Alexander, but the Brit insists he's not impressed with the St. Louis native.
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Peterson-Matthysse NYC presser
Lamont Peterson, Devon Alexander, Lee Purdy and more were in New York to promote Saturday's Showtime boxing card.
TV schedule: May 16-18
Lamont Peterson faces Lucas Matthysse in the weekend's main bout, with Devon Alexander on the undercard. In Mexico, Shane Mosley returns against Pablo Cesar Cano, and two world titles are on the line in Russia on Friday.
Purdy gets shot at Alexander on May 18
Devon Alexander has a new opponent, as Lee Purdy will step in to replace Kell Brook on May 18 in Atlantic City.
Barker-Rotolo: Live updates and discussion
Darren Barker headlines a Wembley Arena bill today on Sky Sports, facing Italy's Simone Rotolo. Lee Purdy and George Groves are featured on the undercard.
Boxing TV schedule: March 6-9
In world title fights this week, Bernard Hopkins makes his return against Tavoris Cloud, Juan Carlos Salgado rematches Argenis Mendez, and Victor Terrazas battles Cristian Mijares, with much more also on the schedule.
Purdy out of Jones fight due to illness
Matchroom Boxing and Sky Sports won't have near the card they hoped for on Saturday, as Lee Purdy has withdrawn from his bout with Carson Jones due to illness.
