Lee Purdy, Craig Watson Make Weight; Ready For War
By John Evans
Champion Lee Purdy and challenger Craig Watson both weighed in successfully ahead of their rematch for the British welterweight title in Oldham tomorrow.
Purdy scaled 10st 6lb 7oz and told www.boxingscene.com that he is confident of repeating his victory over the local fighter. “Craig might have won a couple of the early rounds last time but I didn’t even get started in the fight” he said.
“He might say he’s confident about the fight but it won’t matter once I start landing. Craig will do what he does, box and try to walk off. He might come forward with boxing in front of his fans but I very much doubt it”.
Purdy has signed a three-fight deal with Hatton promotions. As they also handle Purdy’s former opponent Denton Vassell, it seems like Hatton Promotions are covering all bases in an attempt to get the belt back from the Colchester man. “They can try!” laughed Purdy.
Watson tipped the scales at 10st 6lb 13oz and simply declared himself as being “Itching to go this time”.
Darren Stubbs and Bob Ajisafe also weighed in ahead of their clash for the English light heavyweight title. Stubbs weighed in at 12st 6lbs 8oz while Ajisafe scaled 12st 7lb.