Purdy looking towards the big stage

Lee Purdy says he intends to break into the world scene after landing a shot at the IBF International welterweight title against unbeaten Argentine Gumersindo Carrasco on September 8.

The reigning English champion had been preparing for a title defence before grabbing the chance to fight for a belt which will push him closer to full world honours.

And the 25-year-old is determined to take out the Argentine who ,comes to London with a big reputation and an impressive record of 13 KOs from 16 wins.

"It's a huge opportunity for me to catapult myself onto the world stage and I believe I can do it," said Purdy.

"I don't think it's a big step-up for me, I think it's a big step-up for him. People have been saying he's a big puncher but I carry a big dig myself and people are forgetting that. He's been down a few times and he is going to walk onto some big shots and I believe I'll take him out.

"We've got a game plan and tactics now that we've seen the opponent, nothing is going to change in the preparation and I'm going to be training as hard as ever which is going to make for a great fight.

"If I win this fight I'm in the picture and I'll be up there with the best. A few weeks ago I was looking at a British or Commonwealth title shot but now when I win this fight I'm on the world scene and domestic level will be beneath me."