LEE Purdy’s IBF International Welterweight title fight with Carson Jones, scheduled for this Saturday, has been cancelled after the Colchester boxer pulled out with a virus.
Purdy (19-3-1) was due to face American Jones (34-9-2) at the Olympia, in Kensington, London, but has withdrawn according to Matchroom Sport promoter Eddie Hearn.
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