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Billy Joe Saunders
Billy Joe Saunders, born August 30, 1989, is a British professional boxer known for his slick southpaw style and technical prowess. A former two-weight world champion, Saunders held the WBO middleweight and super-middleweight titles. With a professional record of 30 wins, 1 loss, and 14 knockouts, he is celebrated for his skill and achievements in the boxing world.
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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are already breaking records with Friday's fight on Netflix
16/11/24 00:45
Mike Tyson's comeback fight with Jake Paul is already breaking records. Netflix and MVP promotions have revealed the event's immense popularity with fans....read
Who was 'King of Sheffield' Big Willy Collins? Bare-knuckle boxer who trained at city's famous gym alongside some of Britain's most celebrated fighters met his wife at 11, traveller family patriarch had nine children and 400 nephews and nieces
08/02/24 13:08A huge battle is ongoing over an extravagant memorial for the 'King of Sheffield' Big Willy Collins - but who was the bare-knuckle boxer?
Amir Khan says Hamzah Sheeraz has the 'speed, power and movement' to beat Liam Williams, while Billy Joe Saunders claims the former world title challenger could STOP the 24-year-old at the Copper Box this weekend
08/02/24 10:57Amir Khan has backed Hamzah Sheeraz to beat Liam Williams in their middleweight clash. While Billy Joe Saunders says Williams could knock Sheeraz out on Saturday night.
Eddie Hearn reveals fears he 'might die' after his workload 'trebled' in 2021 led to changes to his fitness regime, as the Matchroom Boxing promoter is unveiled as Men's Health UK's latest cover star
28/12/23 00:01Eddie Hearn has admitted the success of Matchroom Boxing had led him having concerns for his own health, as the promoter attempted to manage a demanding work schedule.
EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Hearn names his favourite venue for staging fights and admits which one fight in history he is desperate to make before providing update on Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr negotiations
03/11/23 19:45Eddie Hearn has opened up on his favourite boxing venue and named the one fight in history he like to make happen.
Billy Joe Saunders says Tyson Fury 'has too many 'yes men' in his camp' and wasn't fully focused in split decision win over boxing newcomer Francis Ngannou
29/10/23 06:54Double world champion Saunders was far from impressed by Fury's performance just a couple of months out from his heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk
Chris Eubank Jr claims 'I cannot think of any bigger money bouts than me vs Canelo Alvarez' and welcomes fight against the 'Brit slayer'
14/09/23 13:23The British fighter is currently weighing up who his next opponent should be after he enacted revenge against Liam Smith earlier this month after suffering defeat during their first fight.
Chris Eubank Jr responds to his father's 'charlatan' comment and recalls the 'physical punishment' his dad used to inflict on him growing up
29/08/23 11:34Chris Eubank Jr has opened up on his relationship with his father and outlined the 'physical punishment' Chris Eubank Snr used to inflict on him before reflecting on how his charlatan comment.
MARTIN SAMUEL: All integrity is lost when sport becomes a cynical game of looking for loopholes... PLUS, Pep and Haaland will one day leave City and their dominance will pass - and maybe Neville and Qatar will be a perfect fit!
06/10/22 21:30After Billy Joe Saunders tested positive in 2018, Eddie Hearn hailed the work of the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association. This week he wanted to disregard their inconvenient findings.
Billy Joe Saunders reveals he is back in the gym to 'shift some timber' after piling on the pounds following his defeat by Canelo Alvarez... as the two-weight world champion eyes a comeback to the ring
21/09/22 09:03Saunders held the WBO middleweight title between 2015 and 2018, before stepping up to super-middleweight to claim the WBO belt in that division in 2019.
CANELO VS GOLOVKIN PREDICTIONS: Amir Khan insists GGG is getting KO'd, Eddie Hearn assures it's NOT going 12 rounds and Ryan Garcia believes Golovkin will take it... so what are boxing's other big names saying ahead of this weekend's trilogy bout?
16/09/22 15:34Sportsmail brings you all the big fight predictions from the sport's stellar names ahead of Saturday night's enticing Vegas showdown, with Canelo and Golovkin going at it for a third time.
Dmitry Bivol showed just how to defeat Canelo Alvarez in May as he beat him to the jab, targeted the body and always had the final word in exchanges... Gennady Golovkin can now exploit those newly-found weaknesses in their trilogy bout
13/09/22 17:00No fighter is invincible. But heading into 2022, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez looked pretty close to it. After being outclassed by Floyd Mayweather back in 2013, the popular Mexican had gone 16 fights unbeaten.
Tyson Fury's masseur, 27, who was caught texting behind the wheel outside a police station is SPARED a driving ban after telling court he needed his car to keep treating the boxer
01/09/22 07:57Boxer Tyson Fury's official masseur Matthew Towey, 27, has been spared a driving ban after telling a court that he needed his car so he could continue treating the retired world heavyweight champion.
Canelo vs Bivol breakdown: Boxing's No 1 star faces a supremely confident, elite technician who has the tools to cause an upset... but Alvarez - who 'takes away what you're good at' - will stay patient and look to steadily beat the Russian into submission
05/05/22 16:24In Bivol, a legacy-hungry Canelo, who stands at just 5ft 8in, finds himself against a legitimate 175lb champion coming into his prime, one who is hell-bent on claiming boxing's most rewarding scalp.
Canelo Alvarez begins a new road to undisputed on Saturday against Dmitry Bivol... but also standing in his way of light-heavyweight domination is a Gennady Golovkin trilogy bout, a London debut and a widely-feared, unbeaten knockout artist
04/05/22 21:00Canelo became undisputed super-middleweight champion last year after blasting through the 168lb division, and now sets his eyes on a new target.
Chris Eubank Jnr taunts Billy Joe Saunders by claiming he is his bitter rival's 'best friend' as war of words escalates ahead of possible rematch
10/02/22 18:09Chris Eubank Jnr has taunted Billy Joe Saunders, claiming he now represents his bitter rival's 'best friend', as their war of words re-ignites ahead of possible rematch this year.
'His boxing ability is like a baby giraffe that has just been born': Billy Joe Saunders slams Chris Eubank Jr and insists he would win rematch if he was 'half-dead'
07/02/22 19:31Billy Joe Saunders has slammed his old rival Chris Eubank Jr for having 'the boxing ability of a newly born baby giraffe'. He suggested he woule be open to a rematch this year.
Chris Eubank Jr is no stranger to a bitter domestic grudge match ahead of his showdown with Liam Williams... but in his three defining rivalries with fellow Brits Billy Joe Saunders, George Groves and James DeGale, he hasn't always come out on top
25/01/22 14:49Chris Eubank Jr is set to face domestic foe Liam Williams next Saturday. The 32-year-old has enjoyed his plenty of bitter rivalries in the past, including with old nemesis Billy Joe Saunders.
'We're witnessing true greatness': Manny Pacquiao leads the way as boxing's stars unite in praise of Canelo Alvarez, who stopped Caleb Plant to become undisputed super middleweight champion
07/11/21 07:57The boxing world united in praise as Canelo Alvarez made history with victory over Caleb Plant to become the undisputed super middleweight champion.
Caleb Plant relishes the underdog role going into the biggest fight of his career against Canelo Alvarez... but can he really beat boxing's pound for pound king to become the undisputed super middleweight champion?
06/11/21 11:00Canelo Alvarez is expected to be coronated as the first undisputed super middleweight champion on Saturday. Caleb Plant is the heavy underdog going into the biggest fight of his career.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez looks to complete his historic super-middleweight quest with IBF champion Caleb Plant the last piece in the undisputed puzzle: Everything to know ahead of the fight this weekend
03/11/21 09:30Canelo takes on Plant this weekend for the title of undisputed super-middleweight champion in an historic bout. Sportsmail takes you through the essential information beforehand.
EXCLUSIVE: Johnny Nelson insists Chris Eubank Jr can finally reach his potential under the guidance of Roy Jones Jr and says he CAN beat Gennady Golovkin
02/10/21 11:36EXCLUSIVE: Johnny Nelson insists Chris Eubank Jr can reign supreme in the middleweight division under the guidance of Roy Jones Jr.
Chris Eubank Jr seeks legacy world title mega-fight against Gennady Golovkin 'as soon as possible' and domestic vengeance against Billy Joe Saunders as he claims 'that rat deserves a beating'
14/09/21 21:31Chris Eubank Jr is seeking a legacy world title mega-fight as well as brutal domestic vengeance as boxing comes out of its Covid coma. Both after he has dealt with little known German Sven Elbir.
Tyson Fury warns close friend Billy Joe Saunders that not fighting again 'will haunt him FOREVER' as he backs the Brit to 'come back, regroup and win another world title' after fracturing his eye socket in Canelo Alvarez defeat
17/06/21 10:58The Gypsy King has urged lifelong friend Billy Joe Saunders not to retire after suffering a fractured eye socket against Canelo 'Saul' Alvarez last month which could leave him in recovery for a long time.
Canelo blasts 'traitor' Oscar De La Hoya and tells him to 'go f*** yourself' after his former promoter criticised his boxing ability as their war of words continues months after their acrimonious split
03/06/21 16:50Boxing's pound-for-pound king left Golden Boy Promotions in 2020 after Canelo sued De La Hoya before securing his free agency thanks to an out-of-court settlement at the end of the year.
Canelo Alvarez marries long-term partner Fernanda Gomez just a WEEK after knocking out Billy Joe Saunders... as fans joke he must have been VERY confident about not getting hurt in unification bout
17/05/21 11:51The WBO congratulated him on his nuptials, leading fans to joke the 30-year-old booked his wedding so soon after the fight because he was so confident of not getting hurt.
Chris Eubank Jr backs up his promise to donate £10,000 winnings to a children's charity after his bet that Canelo Alvarez would knock out his rival Billy Joe Saunders came through
17/05/21 09:41After the Mexican fighter's victory, the son of Chris Eubank pulled through on his vow to give the money away, donating to Brighton-based children's charity Rockinghorse, as shown on his Twitter.
Billy Joe Saunders warned that it will be 'very, very tough emotionally' to recover from brutal eye injury suffered against Canelo Alvarez - as his trainer Mark Tibbs insists next few months will be 'like grieving' as he recovers
16/05/21 08:40Billy Joe Saunders' trainer Mark Tibbs has warned the boxer it will be 'very tough' to come back from his devastating loss to Canelo Alvarez earlier this month, which caused a very serious eye injury.
HOT OR NOT: Chelsea managers have rarely looked less sackable than Emma Hayes after her fourth Women's Super League title... while Billy Joe Saunders' words came back to bite him after retiring on his stool against Canelo Alvarez
14/05/21 21:30It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week.
Billy Joe Saunders did NOT quit against Canelo Alvarez and 'wanted to come out for the next round' despite broken cheek and eye socket, reveals trainer Ben Davison, who says HE was behind pulling him out
13/05/21 15:07Billy Joe Saunders wanted to battle on against Canelo Alvarez and did not quit, according to his former trainer Ben Davison, who was in the corner during Saturday night's huge showdown.
'You are a b****, only talk s*** all the time': Dillian Whyte engages in ANOTHER feud with Tyson Fury by criticising Gypsy King's 'cowardly' response to Billy Joe Saunders' dad being shoved to the ground after Canelo Alvarez fight
12/05/21 12:34Tom Saunders - sat ringside - attempted to get to his son in the ring after an uppercut in round eight of his fight against the Mexican left him with multiple fractures of the orbital bone
Billy Joe Saunders vows to fight on after having successful surgery on his broken eye socket following devastating stoppage defeat by Canelo Alvarez
10/05/21 21:30JEFF POWELL IN DALLAS: Saunders' career looked in serious danger after a fierce uppercut from Canelo on Saturday night stopped their super-middleweight unification fight in the eighth round.
Billy Joe Saunders reveals Canelo Alvarez broke his eye socket and cheek bone in THREE places - as he insists he didn't 'feel out of my league' and vows to come back in his first statement since brutal loss
10/05/21 20:43Saunders, who was losing on all three of the judges' scorecards at the time of the stoppage, suffered an horrific injury in the eighth round when Canelo landed a devastating uppercut.
Chris Eubank Jr laughing at Billy Joe Saunders' dreams being crushed by Canelo sums up their ill-feeling towards one another - the pair's bitter rivalry has only intensified since 2014 showdown... and even a rematch wouldn't settle their differences
10/05/21 20:00As Billy Joe Saunders sat down on his stool, exhausted, his eye busted and a life-long dream shattered, Chris Eubank Jr was on the other side of the Atlantic laughing his head off.
A historic unification bout with Caleb Plant or a trilogy fight against Gennady Golovkin beckon for Canelo Alvarez, while John Ryder and Daniel Jacobs are in the mix for Billy Joe Saunders as he starts long road to recovery from eye fracture
10/05/21 18:00The fall out from Canelo Alvarez's victory over Billy Joe Saunders is still going on but attention will soon turn to where the two fighters go next. Sportsmail looks at the options for both fighters...
'How dare you call yourself a champion... you're an EMBARRASSMENT to the sport': Ex-WBA middleweight champion Fernando Vargas tears into Billy Joe Saunders for quitting fight against Canelo Alvarez as he dismisses Brit's eye fracture as a 'little scratch'
10/05/21 09:29Saunders suffered multiple fractures of the orbital bone before his corner called the fight - but former WBA middleweight champion Vargas was less than impressed at the Brit's finish in Dallas.
New footage shows Billy Joe Saunders' dad being SHOVED to the ground by security as he tried to run to the ring to see his son after his brutal defeat by Canelo Alvarez... with Tyson Fury trying to defuse the melee from behind barriers
10/05/21 08:04His right eye was closed and the 31-year-old had suffered multiple fractures of the orbital bone, leading to concern from his camp in the immediate aftermath as his dad Tom attempted to access the ring.
'He will always be my bro': Tyson Fury posts emotional message to Billy Joe Saunders and praises his close friend for 'following his dreams and heart' despite suffering horror eye fracture in Canelo Alvarez defeat
10/05/21 08:00The Gypsy King sent out an emotional message to life-long friend Billy Joe Saunders, who is fighting to save his career in hospital after his defeat to Canelo Alvarez on Saturday.
Eddie Hearn claims Billy Joe Saunders will be out for a 'long, long time' - as promoter reveals Brit has gone to hospital for an operation on suspected fractured eye socket suffered in defeat by Canelo Alvarez
09/05/21 15:54Saunders suffered the injury in the eighth round against Alvarez, with the Briton's coach Mark Tibbs threw in the towel as the 31-year-old struggled to see following the vicious uppercut.
JEFF POWELL: Will Billy Joe Saunders EVER get over this brutal humiliation? Submission is anathema to the traveller fighting culture... surrender to Canelo Alvarez will cut him to the very core
09/05/21 14:00JEFF POWELL AT THE AT&T STADIUM: This was not just the infliction of a first defeat. The shattering of a dream. The loss of a world title. The savage beating meted out by the best boxer on earth.
More embarrassment for Billy Joe Saunders as his criticism of Daniel Dubois quitting against Joe Joyce comes back to haunt him - after Brit said he'd rather DIE than retire, only to do just that against Canelo Alvarez
09/05/21 10:00A year ago Saunders was very vocal after Daniel Dubois bowed out against Joe Joyce due to a serious threat to his eyesight, saying he would continue on even if he had 'two broken eye sockets.'
'Get the f*** out of here, you've fought nobody': Canelo Alvarez's winning press conference is gatecrashed by Demetrius Andrade demanding a fight, with Mexican responding FURIOUSLY before having him thrown out by security
09/05/21 08:30Unbeaten WBO middleweight champion Andrade burst into the room as Alvarez was taking questions about his triumph and, when tensions flared, was escorted out by security.
REVEALED: All three judges' cards had Canelo narrowly edging Saunders in Texas before fight was savagely stopped - and Alvarez admits 'it was not as difficult as I expected'
09/05/21 06:35The Englishman was clearly hurt but made it to the end of round eight before he had to quit on his stool with eye extremely swollen and puffy.
'Give me the 10 grand, baby!': Chris Eubank Jr ridicules Billy Joe Saunders and howls with laughter after winning £10,000 on massive bet that his bitter rival would be knocked out by Canelo
09/05/21 06:28Eubank Jr had remained insistent that his old foe would not last the distance with the mighty Mexican and lose by a knockout or TKO on the big stage. Now, the bookies have paid out on his huge bet.
'He talked so much s*** only to quit on his stool': Social media slams Billy Joe Saunders for failing to make it out for round nine against Canelo Alvarez despite his suspected fractured eye socket after getting caught by a brutal uppercut
09/05/21 05:44The boxing world didn't take long to react after Mexican maestro Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez made light work of Billy Joe Saunders to become the unified middleweight champion of the world.
'I told my corner I broke his cheek': Canelo Alvarez claims he KNEW Billy Joe Saunders would quit their fight as soon as he landed his ferocious uppercut in the middle of round eight
09/05/21 05:41Saunders is receiving hospital treatment for a suspected fractured eye socket after Alvarez caught him with a shuddering punch in the eighth round in Texas on Saturday night.
Billy Joe quits on his stool: Brutal Canelo uppercut in the eighth round leaves Brit Saunders with a suspected fractured eye socket and record 73,000 crowd mocking him in sad end to fight of his life
09/05/21 02:25JEFF POWELL AT THE AT&T STADIUM: The right eye was closed. The worst of the beating was to come. So Saunders went out of the biggest fight he will ever have in his life on his stool, not his shield.
Floyd Mayweather 'in talks to fight Billy Joe Saunders' if the Brit beats Canelo Alvarez with the undefeated boxing legend also eyeing up potential scraps with Conor McGregor and Jake Paul
08/05/21 14:32Saunders hopes to achieve the biggest win of his career over Alvarez in Texas on Saturday night. Mayweather is the only man to have ever defeated Alvarez and is eyeing up a bout with Saunders.
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's £100m heavyweight showdown could finally get announced TONIGHT after Canelo vs Billy Joe Saunders as Eddie Hearn confirms the deal is done
08/05/21 12:26Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has stated that a deal is now done for the fight and it is expected to take place on August 14 in Saudi Arabia.
Mike Tyson and Chris Eubank Jr tipping Canelo to KO Billy Joe but Tyson Fury is backing his pal Saunders for greatness... how boxing's biggest names see tonight's blockbuster playing out in front of 70,000 in Dallas
08/05/21 12:15Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders meet in an intriguing unification fight on Saturday night. Here, Sportsmail reveals the fight predictions from some of boxing's biggest names.
Defiant Billy Joe Saunders is left unfazed by hostile reception from Canelo Alvarez's fans at their weigh-in for huge unification clash in Dallas... as unbeaten WBO champion targets the 'greatest win by a Brit abroad'
07/05/21 22:59Billy Joe Saunders shrugged off a hostile reception at the weigh-in with Canelo Alvarez on Friday night, and then vowed to take his world titles.
JEFF POWELL: Can twinkle toes avoid the wrecking ball? Expect a contrast of styles as Billy Joe Saunders tries to upset Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez
07/05/21 21:34JEFF POWELL: The 70,000-plus crowd drawn by Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez will witness a contrast of techniques as Billy Joe Saunders tries to upset 'Canelo' on Saturday night.
TYSON FURY EXCLUSIVE: Canelo Alvarez might be No 1 but he won't know what's hit him when Billy Joe Saunders goes 'bang, bang, bang' with his southpaw jab and wins with some gypsy magic
07/05/21 20:00JEFF POWELL IN DALLAS: The perceived wisdom is that Saunders lacks the heaviness of punch to hold off Alvarez but Fury says: 'Billy Joe has hidden power. Canelo is about to find that out.'
Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders go to battle in an enthralling super-middleweight unification clash on Saturday night: Everything to know ahead of the fight
07/05/21 15:00Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders go head-to-head in a mouthwatering super-middleweight unification clash on Saturday night. Sportsmail takes you through the essential details.
DAVE COLDWELL: Billy Joe Saunders is the ONLY super-middleweight with the tools and ability to beat Canelo - but three fights in two years is far from ideal preparation for the world's best... he'll need EVERYTHING to fall into place to win on Saturday
07/05/21 09:45DAVE COLDWELL: I've never had any doubts about Billy Joe Saunders' ability but - and there has to be a but - there's a few things that have got me worried for his fight with Canelo on Saturday night.
REVEALED: Eddie Hearn's Plan A and Plan B to get Canelo Alvarez to England... and if Billy Joe Saunders can pull off a huge shock in Texas, then a rematch at Wembley Stadium could be on the cards
06/05/21 20:00JEFF POWELL: Eddie Hearn has two plans for taking Canelo Alvarez to Wembley, whatever happens in the even more magnificent home of the Dallas Cowboys this Saturday night.
Billy Joe Saunders vows to 'bring heart and soul' to Canelo Alvarez showdown in front of indoor record of 70,000 fans at AT&T Stadium as fighters face-off ahead of huge clash
06/05/21 19:15JEFF POWELL IN DALLAS: Britain's most naturally gifted boxer said: 'Most of his opponents just turn up for the pay cheque. None have brought the heart and soul that I will take into this stadium.'
Canelo Alvarez reveals he'd choose Mike Tyson if he could have the punching power of any fighter and names his dream opponents from any era... but can you guess the ex-Man United star who is one of the three footballers he admires most?
06/05/21 09:59As part of the build-up to Canelo's blockbuster fight with Saunders, the multi-weight champion was asked 10 quickfire questions by DAZN, including whose power he'd love to have.
Roy Jones Jr insists underdog Billy Joe Saunders has a 'really good chance' of winning his blockbuster fight with Canelo Alvarez as he compares the Brit's ring skills to Floyd Mayweather
06/05/21 07:58The Brit heads into the fight of his life against pound-for-pound star Canelo as a huge underdog, but former multi-weight world champion Jones believes he has the style to win.
'You love the beef? Juicy beef?': Billy Joe Saunders taunts Canelo Alvarez over his past failed drug test - which his rival blamed on contaminated meat - as they finally go face-to-face after furious row over size of the ring for their huge title fight
06/05/21 06:04Billy Joe Saunders finally went face-to-face with his opponent Canelo Alvarez ahead of their super-fight in Texas this weekend, after a furious row over the size of the ring was finally settled.
Chris Eubank Jr follows through on his promise to stake £10,000 on Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez KNOCKING OUT his rival Billy Joe Saunders and pledges to give full winnings to charity
04/05/21 17:16Eubank Jr has been vocal in the build up to the contest, stirring the pot and trying to rattle his rival Saunders by claiming he stands little chance against the mighty Mexican Canelo.
Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders is back ON with row over size of the ring settled... as Brit reveals 'I'm pleased the issue is sorted' after he had failed to show for face-off with his dad insisting 'the fight's off'
04/05/21 16:59JEFF POWELL IN DALLAS: Saunders announced that the dispute 'has been resolved.' It likely the size will have been expanded from 18 feet to 20, not the 24 he demanded.
Billy Joe Saunders' team are furious over the size of the RING for his fight with Canelo Alvarez as Briton's father says they will fly home unless it's made bigger... before Tyson Fury wades in and tells promoter Eddie Hearn to 'play f***ing fair'
04/05/21 08:52Saunders is due to take on the Mexican star at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas this weekend in a huge super-middleweight unification clash in front of around 70,000 fans.
From having to sell popsicles to get by to owning his own super-yacht! Canelo Alvarez came from little but is now aiming to become boxing's next billionaire as he looks to create more history in unification fight with Britain's Billy Joe Saunders
03/05/21 20:00JEFF POWELL IN MEXICO CITY: Canelo Alvarez is boxing's biggest star and can write another chapter in his legacy by defeating Billy Joe Saunders in their super fight on Saturday.
Mike Tyson completely writes off Billy Joe Saunders' chances against Canelo Alvarez as boxing legend insists 'he's knocked out right now, he's knocked out already'
01/05/21 08:14The two middleweight champions enter the ring on May 8, with Alvarez being fancied to put an end the Brit's unbeaten professional record.
Tyson Fury calls Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn an 'absolute w*****' as he hits out at him for talking up Canelo Alvarez more than Billy Joe Saunders ahead of their fight - and insists Frank Warren is TEN times better in expletive-ridden tirade
27/04/21 08:39Fury and Saunders have been close friends for years and are currently both training out in Las Vegas ahead of the latter's May 8 blockbuster showdown with pound-for-pound star Canelo.
'He will rise up to the top and claim greatness': Tyson Fury backs Billy Joe Saunders to defeat Canelo Alvarez in unification fight, insisting the Mexican has 'never fought a Fighting Gypsy, who are a different breed of animal'
22/04/21 07:51Saunders will finally get his shot on May 8 against Canelo, when he puts his WBO super-middleweight strap on the line against his opponent's WBC and WBA titles in a mouthwatering clash.
Billy Joe Saunders looks in tremendous shape with his career-defining unification showdown against pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez now under three weeks away
20/04/21 15:50Billy Joe Saunders is in exceptional shape ahead of his unification bout against pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez, which is set for May 8 at AT&T Stadium in Texas.
Tyson Fury shows off his blistering hand speed as he continues to ramp up his training regime in Las Vegas ahead of £100m heavyweight blockbuster with Anthony Joshua
15/04/21 08:35The WBC champion claimed earlier this week he would 'move on' if his potential clash with Joshua didn't have a date and location confirmed by Tuesday, but is still training hard in the gym.
Chris Eubank Jr promises to bet £10,000 on Billy Joe Saunders to be KNOCKED-OUT by Canelo Alvarez... as the Brit insists 'I know the way to beat' the Mexican
07/04/21 16:31Billy Joe Saunders will see his unbeaten record shattered by knock-out on May 5, according to Chris Eubank Jr, who is so confident he's lumping £10,000 on a Canelo Alvarez victory.
Boxer Lee Noble dies aged just 33 following a long battle with cancer as Eddie Hearn leads the tributes to the former super-middleweight who 'fought his illness so bravely for many years'
21/03/21 10:57Noble passed away on Sunday morning surrounded by his family and friends. He was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2014 and confirmed he had terminal brain cancer in 2019.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders are set to face off in front of 60,000 fans at the Dallas Cowboys home stadium on May 8 in boxing's biggest crowd since the Covid-19 pandemic began
19/03/21 23:16The unification fight, with three of the four belts on the line, will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in front of the biggest boxing audience since the pandemic began.
Canelo Alvarez admits he was too inexperienced when he faced Floyd Mayweather in their 2013 blockbuster as he opens up on the sole defeat of his career ahead of unification clash with Billy Joe Saunders
18/03/21 10:26The Mexican sensation, who has since gone on to become the sport's biggest global star, put his super welterweight world titles on the line in a mega fight with Mayweather back in 2013.
Joshua and Fury are DAYS away from announcing £200m Battle of Britain, reveals Eddie Hearn... as he hits out at the Gypsy King for claiming he's drinking 12 pints a day on holiday and warns him he'll never get a bigger fight in his career
12/03/21 20:30AJ and Fury are slated to meet in the first of two bouts this June or July - most likely in the Middle East - and Hearn said on Friday: 'We are on the verge of giving everyone some great news.'
JEFF POWELL: Anthony Joshua's mega-fight with Tyson Fury moving to July could bring Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas back into contention... and fans should be back in the Fight Capital of the World for Josh Taylor's world-title fight against Jose Ramirez
04/03/21 00:09JEFF POWELL: Bob Arum has raised concern about this £200 million bonanza finally taking place by talking about the already proposed delay from May to June being prolonged into July.
Billy Joe Saunders should be careful what he wishes for after sealing fight with Canelo Alvarez... he is yet to show the power to beat the dazzling Mexican, who won't be fazed by his trash talk either
01/03/21 12:03JEFF POWELL: Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez stamped Billy Joe's US travel visa when he crushed a hopelessly outclassed challenger, Avni Yildirim, in Miami on Saturday night.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez to face Billy Joe Saunders in world title fight on May 8 after the Mexican made light work of Avni Yildirim in Miami as challenger failed to answer bell for fourth round
28/02/21 06:23The world title bout against undefeated British fighter Saunders is set for May 8 and will see the WBA, WBC and WBO belts on the line.
Billy Joe Saunders will be praying Canelo Alvarez beats Avni Yildirim to set up a super-middleweight unification fight (and a huge payday)... but the unfancied Turk is confident he can cause an upset
26/02/21 22:38Canelo's fight in front of 15,000 fans at the Hard Rock Stadium is expected to be a formality, but Yildirim can take heart from recent defeats suffered by Josh Warrington and Josh Kelly.
Billy Joe Saunders 'has the style to beat Canelo Alvarez' according to boxing supremo Eddie Hearn... and Brit's lack of 'fear' could help him inflict Mexican's first defeat in EIGHT years with the pair set to meet in May
26/02/21 10:24Eddie Hearn believes Billy Joe Saunders possesses 'the style' to end Canelo Alvarez's long unbeaten run. The WBO super-middleweight champion is set for a unification fight with Canelo in May.
'This fight is the only one that exists for me': Canelo Alvarez cools talk of a future showdown with Billy Joe Saunders as he insists 'I'm focused on what I have to do' ahead of fight with Avni Yildirim in Miami
26/02/21 00:22The Mexican takes on Yildirim at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida as the mandatory challenger, with speculation rife that should Canelo win - as is widely expected - then a fight with Saunders is next.
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Patrice Evra calls out Luis Suarez for a CAGE FIGHT, 13 years on from infamous racism row - and Man United legend even says ex-Liverpool star can BITE him
Chris Eubank Jr reacts to prospect of losing $500k for missing weight by less than one ounce, as Conor Benn sends message on necklace
EXCLUSIVE TNT Sports receive 102 complaints over 'BIASED' commentary by Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage in Man United's comeback win over Lyon
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Revealed: The HUGE amount that Chris Eubank Jr could lose after he failed to make weight for Conor Benn fight - after already being fined for egg-slap
Eni Aluko apologises to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of 'blocking' pathway for female pundits
New Man United WAG: Stunning British influencer who dated Kylian Mbappe is linked to £51m star after eagle-eyed fans spotted her posting from his flat
Snooker star says he is 'too LAZY' to change his playing style after reaching round two following chaotic clash at World Championship Bold statement 
Ex-Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique, 38, 'splits with girlfriend Clara Chia', 26, after three years together and 'third parties may be involved'
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra 'are giving each other a second chance' and 'not all is lost in their marriage', claim reports in Spain after Man City boss 'spent time in Barcelona'
Agonising moment moment snooker player loses black ball frame at World Championship with cruel slice of luck Player left a mixture of disbelief and disgust 
Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
