What’s on the line here is him [Saunders] being a world champion twice or going down as a great in the sport. Billy Joe Saunders is a nightmare for Canelo Alvarez and will not be star-struck by Mexican superstar. Published Sat Apr 17, 2021, 05:38 PM EDT. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez (left) is the WBC and WBA super-middleweight champion and Billy Joe Saunders holds the WBO belt. The WBC revealed a special Mestizo belt is also up for grabs, recognising the significance of two important dates in the Mexican calendar. There are not many backers of Billy Joe Saunders when he takes on Canelo Alvarez on May 8th. The pair came to London as part … Fury, who has long been an ardent supporter of his countryman, believes that Saunders’ boxing skills, qualities that have brought him world titles at two weights, will be the difference when the first bell sounds next month. By Dan Ambrose: Tyson Fury is predicting that huge underdog Billy Joe Saunders will be giving Canelo Alvarez a boxing lesson on May 8th in their … Watch it live on DAZN. Main News Apr 16, 2021 by Danny Flexen. 16/04/2021 . Canelo Alvarez returns to the super middleweight division to face titleholder Billy Joe Saunders. Welwyn warrior Saunders, 31, is confident of shocking the world and handing the hard-hitting Canelo his second professional loss. Twitter reacts to Jake Paul blasting Askren. Tyson Fury has full belief that Saunders will get the job done in style. Canelo vs Billy Joe Saunders is set and official for May 8. 3. FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE. And Fury is expecting his fellow Brit to retain his unbeaten professional record with a shock victory over the 30-year-old Mexican champ. Was Jake Paul vs. Askren staged? He struggled with [Erislandy] Lara. Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders will finally meet in a huge super-middleweight unification showdown on 8 May. The Gypsy King - who is training with Saunders in Las Vegas - told Behind The Gloves: "I think Billy Joe gives him a boxing lesson. He told talkSPORT: “I’m the seventh Brit he’s faced, he’s dealt with six of them very comfortably. Saunders (30-0, 14 KOs) and Canelo (55-1-2, 37 KOs) could be fighting in front of a crowd of 60,000 fans in two months from now. Saunders will look to add Canelo's WBA and WBC titles to his WBO crown on May 8 … [Floyd] Mayweather outboxed him convincingly. Eddie Hearn is hoping to get 60,000 fans inside the AT&T Stadium - home of the Dallas Cowboys - in Arlington. Canelo vs Billy Joe Saunders UK radio coverage confirmed. Reigning WBO 168lbs champion Saunders will put his belt up against the WBA (Super), WBC and The Ring (lineal) titles of Canelo, and the undefeated Brit told The … Click “Agree” to accept our use of cookies or you can choose to opt out of our use of cookies by following the instructions in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. Billy Joe Saunders is confident that he is the man to stop the irepressible form of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez when they meet in a huge super-middleweight unification fight, airing live Saturday May 8 on DAZN in most parts of the world.. He has the style to beat him,' Hearn told Fight Hub TV. Elwin Soto will … BILLY JOE SAUNDERS will bid to shock the world next month by dethroning pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez. Saunders unifies his WBO super-middleweight crown with Canelo's WBC and WBA belts on May 8. He’s had a couple of sticky fights, struggled in a couple of southpaw fights. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience. UFC star believes it may have been, Wilder has no plans to retire, will return. By Sean Jones: Canelo Alvarez has already told promoter Eddie Hearn that his next opponent WBO super middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders, will … To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He has held world championships in two weight classes, including the WBO super-middleweight title since 2019, and previously the WBO middleweight title from 2015 to 2018. Matchroom confirm a three-show UK radio deal that includes coverage of Canelo vs Billy Joe Saunders. This is what’s on the line here. "I'm gonna be there and I'm gonna hold them belts with him when we win.". Billy Joe Saunders gives Canelo Alvarez a boxing lesson, says Tyson Fury 1K Total Shares. Old Firm rivals lock horns again in Scottish Cup 4th round, YouTube star Paul brutally KO's Askren in first MINUTE of round one, This classy 12-1 shot can win the Scottish Grand National at Ayr, Real Madrid plot transfer swoop for Sterling after he loses place to Foden, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Published Sat Feb 27, 2021, 11:06 PM EST. For the 31-year-old Billy Joe, this is the fight that he’s been eager to get for the last decade. Chris Mannix and Sergio Mora discuss why styles make fights ahead of the huge super-middleweight unification bout in May. “I will be in range for him to hit. Let’s talk about that instead, because it’s a lot more interesting. Tyson Fury has full belief that Saunders will get the job done in style. Billy Joe Saunders is getting his crack at Canelo Alvarez in the ring on May 8 in Arlington, Texas. Based in Las Vegas for the time being making early preparations for his ring comeback, Fury is insistent that his good friend wins the fight with something to spare. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Canelo Alvarez will continue his pursuit to unify the super middleweight division May 8 vs. Billy Joe Saunders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where … MIAMI GARDENS, Florida – Now that Canelo … There are not many backers of Billy Joe Saunders when he takes on Canelo Alvarez on May 8th. The Welwyn warrior will throw down with the hard-hitting Mexican in an eagerly-anticipated super-middleweight title unification bout on May 8. By Max Seitelman: Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders will be fighting this May in a unification fight at 168 after agreeing to a deal on Thursday. 3. UFC president Dana White, Billy Joe Saunders and Eddie Hearn. With his potential fight with Anthony Joshua still not confirmed, Tyson Fury intends to use a decent portion of his current American adventure cheering on Billy Joe Saunders when the WBO Super-Middleweight takes on Canelo Alvarez in a huge unification clash on May 8th. Even though this is the biggest fight of Saunders’ life, he isn’t letting Alvarez get onto his nerves. Canelo Alvarez looking good training for Billy Joe Saunders March 26th, 2021 - Comments Closed By Matt Lieberman: Canelo Alvarez is looking powerful in sharp in a … I’ll be setting traps, the same as he’ll be setting traps. Dan Rafael and Steve Kim answer some key questions ahead of the fight. Canelo and Joshua await Saunders and Fury in the coming months Fury told Behind The Gloves: “I think Billy Joe gives him a boxing lesson. Billy Joe Saunders grabbed a microphone and asked questions to Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin when he crashed a press conference for their first fight in 2017. Saunders is the first boxer from the Travelling community to become a two-weight world champion. WBO super-middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders is taking on a superstar in Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez Alvarez is hoping to wrench Saunders’ WBO title … "Everyone raves on about Canelo and how good he is, but every time Billy Joe steps into the pressure cooker he delivers, much like myself. Canelo's WBA, WBC and The Ring crowns are on the line while Saunders is protecting his WBO title held since May 2019. When and where is the fight? How much money did Jake Paul and Ben Askren make? If Lara was a bit more of a name, a bit more of a draw, he probably would’ve got the decision. The Brit will defend his title against the Mexican boxer who is looking to unify the 168-pound division. “That’s what I’m here to see and that’s what I think will happen. "Brain over brawn here. By Random Hits. Eubank - … Canelo Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders - Undercard Information. The pair will lock horns in Texas next month in a unification super-middleweight mega-fight. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Tyson Fury is expecting his close pal Billy Joe Saunders to cause a shock and beat Canelo Alvarez, Mexican Canelo is the heavy favourite to secure his 56th professional win on May 8, Billy Joe Saunders trains at UFC Performance Institute ahead of Canelo Alvarez fight while rival works out in gym, special Mestizo belt is also up for grabs, working out at the UFC Performance Institute, joined in the gym by WBC heavyweight king Fury, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). View our online Press Pack. “I think Billy Joe gives him a boxing lesson,” stated Fury when speaking on Behind The Gloves. Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders predictions: Boxing world including Tyson Fury and Mike Tyson on who will win fight. Billy Joe Saunders (born 30 August 1989) is a British professional boxer. BILLY JOE SAUNDERS said Chris Eubank Jr should put the £10,000 he planned to bet on the Canelo Alvarez fight towards a ticket - as 'that's the closest' he will get to the Mexican. Billy Joe Saunders, the unbeaten British fighter, is to face Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in a super middleweight unification megafight. Billy Joe Saunders was a keen spectator as Canelo Alvarez made light work of Avni Yildrim last weekend in a fight that was screened live on DAZN in over 200 countries. Gervonta Davis to start promoting fight with Mario Barrios 936 Total Shares. Tyson Fury has given his prediction for Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders. “Billy Joe is a very good boxer, a very slick southpaw, and I know he’ll fancy this one. By Keith Idec. 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