Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey-- Argentina's Lucas Matthysse (34-2, 30 KOs) walked right through Lamont Peterson (31-2-1, 16 KOs) Saturday night on Showtime, further making the case that he very well could be the best junior welterweight in the world or, at the very least, the most powerful. Competing at an odd 141 lb. catchweight, both fighters seemed to be … [Read more...]
Lee Purdy Replaces Kell Brook To Face Alexander
As we previously reported here on TheBoxingTribune.com, the IBF Welterweight clash between Devon Alexander(24-1, 13 KO’s) and Kell Brook had fell through once again due to Brook suffering an injury to his right foot. Golden Boy Promotions, IBF officials were then on the hunt to find a replacement for Brook. British welterweight Lee Purdy(20-3, 13 KO’s) has gotten the call to … [Read more...]
Darren Barker, Lee Purdy headline Wembley card Saturday night, George Groves also featured
Matchroom Boxing brings fight action back to London this Saturday night where Darren Barker and Lee Purdy headline a card at the Wembley Arena, broadcast live on SKY Sports. Darren Barker (24-1, 15 KO’s) will meet Simone Rotolo (35-3, 15 KO’s) in the main event, contested for the vacant IBF Intercontinental middleweight championship. Barker is coming off a fourth round … [Read more...]