Why did Billy Joe Saunders pull out of Canelo fight?

Why did Billy Joe Saunders pull out of Canelo fight?

Billy Joe Saunders pleaded with his corner to let him fight on after having his cheek bone broken in three places by Canelo Alvarez, according to his former trainer Ben Davison. Saunders’ corner stepped in to stop the fight after the Brit suffered a broken eye socket and cheek bone in three places in the eighth round.

What did Billy Joe Saunders say after the Canelo fight?

Billy Joe Saunders said to Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez before Saturday’s fight: “You’ve never been in the ring with someone like me. You’ve never seen anybody with this heart.” Created with Sketch.

Is Billy Joe Saunders fighting Canelo?

After reports his career could be in jeopardy after suffering an eye injury in Saturday’s TKO loss to Canelo Alvarez, Billy Joe Saunders reassured fans Monday that he is not done fighting. Alvarez was ahead 78-74 on two cards and 77-75 on another at the time of the stoppage.

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Is Saunders vs Canelo off?

Billy Joe Saunders’ clash with Canelo Alvarez will not go ahead, according to the Brit’s dad. Saunders has been unhappy with the size of the ring for Saturday night’s super-middleweight unification clash in Dallas.

Did Canelo break Saunders face?

THE Canelo Alverez uppercut that broke Billy Joe Saunders’ eye socket looks even more devastating in slow motion. Mexican Canelo ripped the WBO super-middleweight world title away from his British rival in brutal fashion. The pair had locked horns for seven rounds with underdog Saunders more than holding his own.

What did BJ Saunders say about Canelo?

“He’s gotta make sure to be on his game all the way, I think he’s gonna give Canelo a good fight.” Saunders continued, offering advice: “I think not to switch off for a single second because sometimes you can feel comfortable in there. “Even with it being Canelo, sometimes you can feel very comfortable.

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Is the Canelo vs Saunders Cancelled?

Simply put, no the fight is not canceled and it will happen as scheduled.

What happened to Saunders vs Canelo?

Billy Joe Saunders’ boxing career hangs in the balance after he sustained multiple fractures to his orbital bone in a brutal defeat to Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night. Canelo beat Saunders to add the WBO belt to his WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring super middleweight titles.

How much did Canelo make against Saunders?

Canelo earned an estimated $35 million for beating Billy Joe Saunders in his last fight.