WATSON LANDS PURDY REMATCH
CRAIG WATSON has landed an immediate British welterweight title
rematch against Lee Purdy.
And he will have hometown advantage at Oldham Sports Centre for
his return against the Essex man on Saturday July 16.
Purdy caused the biggest domestic boxing upset so far this year
last month stopping Watson in five rounds at Manchester's MEN
Arena.
Hatton Promotions President Ricky Hatton said: "Again Hatton
Promotions are proving that when our fighters suffer a setback we
give them opportunities to correct what went wrong.
"Craig knows it all went wrong last month and although Purdy is
tough and powerful, I am backing my man to become champion
again.
"Craig proved he can bounce back when he got revenge over John
O'Donnell so I have every reason to be confident.
"There has been a great response from the public in Oldham so
the crowd should be lifting the roof off."
The show is not being televised and tickets are selling fast for
Watson's revenge missing and are available prices £35, £55 and £75
VIP from 01925 755222
24/05/2011 11:48:21