Quote Originally Posted by Greenbeanz View Post
Tony Simms has confirmed that fears of his fighter, (who was tight at the weight having only had four weeks to prepare) dehydrating more as the rounds ticked by, prompted him to make the decision to pull Purdy out against Alexander.

Tony Sims: I was never going to let Lee Purdy go 12 rounds with Devon Alexander (From Gazette)

If Lebdev's corner had had shown a similar concern for their own fighter's well being then maybe Boxing would not have had to endure the negative criticisms it has this last week.

What are your thoughts on the criteria that should be met before a fighter is pulled out by his corner ?
They should never have taken the fight without the intent of being able to go the distance. Taking a fight with the idea of "we ko him early or quit"? When did that become appropriate thinking for the management and training of a guy supposedly world class?
And if you get so far out of shape that 4 weeks isn't enough time to get ready for a day's work in your chosen trade, find a new one because you aren't professional enough in your approach to this one.