Quote Originally Posted by Spicoli View Post
How was Devon having a hurt hand or Barker knowing it going to inspire or cause the fight to shift for Purdy who had not won a round against a one handed fighter?
alexander had already shown signs of tiring.
purdy would have known that he didn't have to worry about the left hand hurting him.
purdy would have felt an increase in confidence.
purdy could have targeted alexander's left hand which would have distracted alexander possibly changing his game plan and possibly eventually causing him to quit if purdy hurt his hand enough...

how could it NOT have helped purdy?