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The WBO super-middleweight champion, Billy Joe Saunders, is one highly intimidating boxing talent. Until now, he’s proven his mettle fairly and squarely against every opponent he’s faced. Also, he’s got better with time and is only looking to improve from here on.

This Saturday, he will step inside the ring for the first time in 2021. Prior to that, we take a look at some of his most intriguing stats here.

Billy Joe Saunders’ height, reach and weight

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The sturdy super-middleweight is 5’11” tall and possesses a reach of 71”. He uses both his height and reach to his maximum extent, and this is why he has vanquished so many opponents of his way.

Moreover, ever since Saunders has turned his attention towards the 168-pound roster, he’s never really faced problems in bulking up. Until now, he’s comfortably made made in all of his super-middleweight encounters.

Pro-boxing record

The 31-year-old exhibits an immaculate track record of 30-0. In his extensive career, Saunders has transitioned to multiple weight classes. But he’s never let his intentions fade away. In fact, even in the toughest fights of his career, ‘Superb’ has managed to stay right on top with his slick prowess and fight IQ.

However, he’s still not satisfied with his stint at this weight class, as he wishes to capture all the super-middleweight titles on the line.

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When did Billy Joe Saunders start boxing?

‘Superb’ got captivated by boxing at his early age. This is principally why he turned into an amateur boxer in 2006, at the age of 16.

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He enjoyed an exemplary run in his amateur boxing career as well. But as Saunders turned professional, he never looked back.

Nobody back then expected him to fetch such a magnetic pathway in the sport. But the Brit defied the odds and showcased his abilities to one and all.

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Even today, Saunders showcases the same amount of hunger he had in his young boxing days. With that, he also looks to inspire the budding generation of boxers who wish to have a career like him.

Truly, Billy Joe Saunders is one of a kind and fans desperately want to see him hang around the game for long.