Where does Billy Joe Saunders train?

The WBO super-middleweight champ trains under the guidance of the renowned coach, Mark Tibbs. Saunders trains in Tibbs’s ‘Origin’ gym in London.

Did Billy Joe Saunders fight Chris Eubank?

The rivalry and build-up was likened to the first fight between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank in 1990. Saunders went on to defeat Eubank via split decision; two judges had scores of 115–114 and 115–113 for Saunders, with the third judge scoring 116–113 for Eubank.

Is Billy Joe Saunders a gypsy?

Saunders comes from a Romanichal travelling community, similar to Tyson Fury – who is also known as the Gypsy King. He became the first person from a British Romanichal community to qualify for an Olympic Games, losing in the second round in Beijing.

Is Billy Joe Saunders any good?

After remaining on his stool after the eighth session due to a facial injury, Saunders surrendered his unbeaten record and WBO super-middleweight title to the impressive Mexican. The 2008 Olympian has finally provided his verdict on his most recent conqueror. “He’s a very, very good fighter.

Why did Billy Joe Saunders quit?

After surviving the Alvarez scare for seven rounds, Saunders was forced to quit on his stool going into the eighth frame. Realizing that the Brit could have sustained a serious injury, Saunders’ trainer refused to let him continue further, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.

What religion is a gypsy?

But that change they are calling for often involves leaving the Catholic or Anglican faith that many Gypsies and travellers are born into. “Gypsy people and travelling people have a very strong faith. Every one of them believes in God through Jesus Christ,” says Billy Welch.

Who was canelos toughest fight?

Only one answer for Canelo: “Mike Tyson, because he had a brutal punch,” he replied. “Even if he grazed you, he’d knock you out.” Former undisputed heavyweight champ Tyson was one of the most feared punchers in the sport in his prime, racking up 44 knockouts (including 22 in the first round).

How many times did Canelo lose?

Alvarez has famously lost just one fight in his 59-bout career so far (56 wins, two draws).