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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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Moment world champion boxer Billy Joe Saunders is caught on video launching foul-mouthed tirade at police as he is convicted of hare coursing
05/09/25 17:20
British boxer Billy Joe Saunders has been caught on film launching a foul-mouthed tirade at cops - telling one to: 'F*** your mother!' The two-time world champion flew into a rage when police caught him and three others illegally hare coursing. Saunders, 36, who famously beat Chris Eubank Jr in 2014, was due for a spectacular comeback this year after a four-year break from the sport....read
Traveller family who lived on Green Belt site owned by boxing champion Billy Joe Saunders for SEVEN years are handed legal injunction to finally move them on
01/07/25 00:11Patrick Flynn and Selina Diana O'Leary have been ordered out of a caravan site near the Hertfordshire village of Brickendon after a long-running legal battle.
Chris Eubank Jr's manager breaks silence on Billy Joe Saunders confrontation as he accuses boxer of 'racist remarks' after he refused to let him into his fighter's changing room
28/04/25 10:36Less than two hours before Eubank Jr's win over Conor Benn, Saunders attempted to gain access to where his former rival was preparing in his dressing room, with his hands being wrapped.
Watch chaotic moment Billy Joe Saunders is BARRED from Chris Eubank Jr's dressing room - as bitter ex-rival attempts to inspect fighter's hand wrapping ahead of Conor Benn showdown
26/04/25 20:26Billy Joe Saunders was denied entry to Chris Eubank Jr's dressing room at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are already breaking records with Friday's fight on Netflix
16/11/24 00:45Mike Tyson's comeback fight with Jake Paul is already breaking records. Netflix and MVP promotions have revealed the event's immense popularity with fans.
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.
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Lamine Yamal, 18, 'has split from pop star girlfriend Nicki Nicole, 25' - as Barcelona star 'dismisses rumours he cheated during their relationship'
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Xavi Simons gets football's ultimate humiliation as Tottenham's £52m summer signing's struggles continue against Chelsea
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Lewis Moody makes emotional Twickenham return after revealing heartbreaking MND diagnosis at 47
Emotional scenes at the home of rugby
more stars of sport
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Former Liverpool star brutally mocks viral Man United fan after Ruben Amorim's side fell short just two games from his target
His wait goes on
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Paul Scholes's netball star daughter, Alicia, pays touching tribute to her dad after Man United legend's emotional podcast episode about his autistic son
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'He's a complete idiot!': Watch terrifying moment which saw Chelsea star Wesley Fofana pick up his NINTH driving offence
Another infringement
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Why a Formula One prodigy killed his own father: Spanish driver dubbed the next Fernando Alonso blames stabbing on a 'psychotic episode'
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Man City poke fun at horrific season in extravagant Halloween-themed party featuring Maya Jama... as THREE stars come dressed as the same thing!
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Devils in disguise! Man United stars dress up in spooky costumes to celebrate Halloween with family
They'll look to terrify Forest on Saturday
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Aaron Ramsey 'terminates contract in Mexico' after making just SIX appearances in three months - ending nightmare spell after his dog went missing
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Russell Martin escapes Rangers nightmare with model girlfriend Lucy Pinder as couple enjoy stress-free getaway in Naples
Miserable spell at Ibrox
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Haaland leaves Manchester locals stunned as City star goes undercover on a late night shopping spree dressed as the JOKER
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Fulham star issues plea for supporters to buy tickets less than 24 hours before Premier League game - as fans hit out at 'stupid' and 'absurd' prices
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Man United's Senne Lammens responds to Peter Schmeichel's jibe the club had bought the WRONG goalkeeper - and reveals why he is 'happy to be seen as boring'
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Steven Gerrard plays the doting grandad after telling Rangers 'the timing isn't right' for return to football - with his family still based in Bahrain
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Premier League footballer retires aged 26 to take up surprise new career just weeks after helping Tottenham win the Europa League
Made bold decision
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Celebrity bodybuilder, 31, dies from a stroke after losing his beloved pet cat: Heartbroken mother reveals fitness influencer suffered 'emotional distress'
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Maro Itoje shares pride in cousin Andre Harriman-Annous after he made his Arsenal debut in Carabao Cup win over Brighton
Surprise connection
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Jude Bellingham stars alongside Dua Lipa's fiance Callum Turner in new Louis Vuitton collection inspired by Pharrell Williams
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Didn't get the memo, Rasmus? Napoli stars and WAGs hit the town for Halloween party - but Scott McTominay isn't convinced by former Man United star Hojlund's costume!
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Jamie Redknapp hits out at Arne Slot's 'BIG mistake' following Liverpool's crushing defeat by Crystal Palace as boss bemoans lack of depth
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Roy Keane's rarely-seen lookalike son Aidan marries partner as legendary Man United hardman celebrates 'beautiful day'
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EXCLUSIVERhodri Giggs to marry again 14 years after Man United love rat brother Ryan had an affair with his ex-wife
Pair have been dating for more than a year
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Bernie Ecclestone cashes in on £17m, 190ft superyacht and puts another up for sale, as 95-year-old F1 billionaire 'clears out his life'
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Cristiano Ronaldo goes viral after supremely-confident free-kick pep talk fails miserably as star's Al-Nassr are knocked out of the King's Cup
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Lucas Paqueta posts cryptic update on social media amid reports he wants to QUIT West Ham in January
Hammers star was linked with an exit in the summer
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World Cup 'set for major VAR change' after crunch meeting with football chiefs - while officials 'consider imposing time limit for taking long throws'
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Did Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo learn their dance routine from Ruben Amorim? Fans claim Man United boss is behind iconic celebration
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Lamine Yamal sets sights on buying Gerard Pique and Shakira's stunning former £12m mansion - and why its value has dropped by almost a quarter
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Dani Alves reveals surprising career change - seven months after former Barcelona star's conviction for rape was overturned on appeal
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Taylor Fritz reveals what he'll never do for girlfriend Morgan Riddle on social media... as tennis' most glamorous couple pose for GQ shoot
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Tom Aspinall reveals aftermath of gruesome eye injury suffered at UFC 321 as he fires brutal dig at Cyril Gane
Aspinall retained his UFC heavyweight title
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Former Chelsea hero's son earns first call up for England Under-15s amid successful stint in Blues' academy - despite his dad winning 113 caps for Brazil
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Wolves goalkeeper gets out of his car to argue with fans of Premier League's bottom team - and tells them: 'I don't speak to my wife because we lose'
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Jude Bellingham at risk of a BAN after repeating x-rated gesture that earned him suspended sentence while playing for England
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Indian cricket star is hospitalised after suffering freak 'life threatening' injury while fielding as Australia claim ODI series victory
Had been taking a catch
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'I could have f***ing killed him!': Shocking moment Liam Lawson avoids RUNNING OVER a marshal who ran across the track DURING his lap at Mexican GP
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Motorcycle star suffered MULTIPLE cardiac arrests after horror crash with a rival: Racer's father reveals terrifying details as he rushes to his bedside
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Ed Sheeran parties in New York as pop star watches chaotic El Clasico with Barcelona legend after sponsoring LaLiga giants
Barca beat Real
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Boxing fans call the sport 'CORRUPT' over Fabio Wardley's ref stoppage win over Joseph Parker - as scorecards emerge to add to the controversy
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Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has to be dragged away from spat with his OWN FANS after they chanted 'you're getting sacked in the morning'
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Jamie Vardy gets new life in Italy up and running with his first goal - and says it's going 'great' after Rebekah and the kids moved over
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Aspinall is poked in the EYES and rushed to hospital as Brit retains UFC heavyweight belt after world-title fight with Gane is declared a no-contest
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Stuart Pearce seen for first time since tragic death of his 21-year-old son Harley - as former England star returns to work in the Premier League
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Tale of two refs! Liverpool second half at Brentford is delayed as injured Simon Hooper has to be REPLACED
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Kevin De Bruyne looks close to TEARS as he pulls his hamstring immediately after scoring a penalty for Napoli against Inter Milan
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Gary Neville inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame - as former defender joins eight other Man United legends
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Sheffield Wednesday fans flock back to Hillsborough for first match since entering administration... as scoreboard operator pokes fun at hated owner Dejphon Chansiri
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Sir Alex Ferguson's son, Darren, is sacked by Peterborough with club BOTTOM of League One
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Inside Erling Haaland's incredible six-bed Cheshire mansion he shares with girlfriend Isabel Johansen
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Gary Neville aims ANOTHER swipe at Evangelos Marinakis over Nottingham Forest's 'classless' sacking of Ange Postecgolou
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Are Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin FINALLY married? UFC star spotted wearing 'wedding ring' and claims he has been on a 'spiritual journey'
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Glamorous sports host suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV
Scott, 44, was on duty for CBS Sports' coverage of the Champions League
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Meet the Haalands! Premier League superstar Erling and girlfriend Isabel lift the lid on their relationship - and how she fancied his friend first!
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Man United flop left with blood pouring down his head after suffering gruesome Champions League injury - as Chelsea fans brand him a 's**t Andy Carroll'
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Man City fan and 'devoted dad' dies after travelling to Benidorm to watch them in Champions League
Club put out a heartfelt statement
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Women's tennis in 'manliness' row: World's No 1 and 2 come under fire from rival for their 'high testosterone' - before Aryna Sabalenka appears to fire back
