Punch Drunk Purcell Biography

Edmond Purcell aka Punch Drunk Purcell is a former boxing champion and MMA star. The fridge-like Purcell cut his teeth and gained popularity in both bare-knuckle boxing and toughman competitions by knocking out opponents of various shapes and sizes in spectacular fashion, earning the nickname Punch Drunk for the condition he would leave opponents in after his fights. In 2020, he gained a degree of infamy following what was supposed to have been a charity exhibition boxing match with internet celebrity and YouTube streamer Zach Cooper. What started out relatively friendly ended with Cooper being knocked out on live TV from Purcell after what was reported to be an "accidental" low blow from Cooper, who didn't like being shown up. Purcell’s temper got the best of him and from there, cost him some big money fights in mainstream boxing. He crossed over into MMA overseas and went an undefeated 5-0, all with the help of his girth and a rear naked choke used to defeat his opponents, but wasn't enjoying himself doing those things.

In early 2022, Purcell took a far less conventional way back into the limelight through his manager: professional wrestling. After spending nine months training, Purcell took his talents around being less of a worker and more of a special attraction, but one that was garnering interest fast for his unusual appearance, hard hands and wild energy. Fast forward to 2023. Punch Drunk Purcell set foot into DEFIANCE, starting with its developmental territory, BRAZEN. And became a fast sensation. In his first high-level professional wrestling endeavor, he is now on the main roster, looking to make an honest living for he and his family. 

DEFIANCE is his first wrestling organzation.  

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Boxer-turned-internet celebrity turned wrestler. Typically a nice guy until you give him a reason otherwise. Hard worker. Wants to do things the right way. Detests loudmouths. Can get rowdy when he needs to be. He has taken a recent liking to taunting other bad guys who deserve punishment by putting their names on t-shirts. 

1. Hits like a MOFO.
2. Size. Very hard to take down.
3. Very good striker. His name is 'Punch Drunk' but also has an MMA background. Rudimentary grappling and kicking are in his repertoire. 

1. Rookie. Roughly a year of experience. He can be taken advantage of by more experienced wrestlers.
2. Movement. For a big man, he can move. But smaller opponents are still gonna be faster.
3. He's a good man whose morals won't let him cheat or play dirty.