Chris Eubank Sr. has reportedly joined the team of Billy Joe Saunders who beat his son Chris Eubank Jr. in 2014. The former WBO super middleweight title holder, who has not fought in two years, is reportedly planning a return to the ring. Likewise, he feels Chris Eubank Sr., with his knowledge, can help him register a memorable comeback to the sport.
Billy Joe Saunders is currently 33 years old. In his last fight, he went up against Canelo Alvarez. The defeat to Alvarez is the only loss he has suffered in professional boxing. With Chris Eubank Sr. by his side, Saunders now feels he can “bring the A game out“. In this connection, the former middleweight champion took to Instagram and in one of his stories declared, “The knowledge this man has, will bring the A game out. Welcome on the team.” After IFL TV tweeted the news, several people reacted to it.
Chris Eubank Sr. joining Billy Joe Saunders leads fans to show concern for Chris Eubank Jr.
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Recently, Eubank Sr. appeared on talkSPORT Boxing and spoke about his son’s training. While Eubank Sr. could not declare whether or not his son would avenge his loss against Liam Smith, he complained his son was still not listening. According to him, his son was avoiding sparring and consequently did not make significant progress. Anyway, as Eubank Sr. joined Joe Saunders, fans alluded to Floyd Mayweather Sr. training Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s rival Ricky Hatton in the past.
One fan said, “Mayweather Snr Settings. But Floyd Dealt Differently With Hatton…👀”
Mayweather Snr Settings. But Floyd Dealt Differently With Hatton…👀 pic.twitter.com/hB0RlwARk6
— Daniel J Boateng (@DanielJBoateng) June 15, 2023
Meanwhile, one wrote, “Billy Joe vs @ChrisEubankJr 2. Been wanting this fight for too long. Love it when these two roast each other.”
Billy Joe vs @ChrisEubankJr 2. Been wanting this fight for too long. Rather have this fight than the Benn fight any day. Love it when these two roast each other.
— The Tories Out (@TheToriesOut) June 15, 2023
Similarly, one said, “Was hoping for BJS Vs Jnr 2“.
Was hoping for BJS Vs Jnr 2
— Darren Fox (@MrDarrenFox) June 15, 2023
However, one said, “This is a windup“.
This is a windup
— Lewis (@lewisdirienzo1) June 15, 2023
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One user was of the view that “No one wants to see this fight.” In their opinion, “If they do they should seek help immediately.”
No one wants to see this fight. If they do they should seek help immediately.
— 〽️arley (@MarleyHalston) June 15, 2023
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What do you make of Chris Eubank Sr. joining Billy Joe Saunders? Do you expect a rematch between Joe Saunders and Eubank Jr. in the ring? In addition, who do you think Billy Joe Saunders can fight in his comeback bout? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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