The British boxer criticized some sudden changes around the fight. The fighter highlighted the absence of a judge from his country in the event. Billy assured that in boxing there is a lot of corruption
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There is less and less to witness one of the most important fights of the year. Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez will face Billy Joe Saunders on May 8 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Less than a month before the start of the fight, the fighter from the United Kingdom has begun to heat up the contest with his statements. Saunders considered to have changed many of the agreements and pre suspect the fight may be arranged.
BOMB … Saunders complains that they did not fulfill the contract and says that the fight “is already arranged” # CaneloSaunders 🔥👇 https://t.co/wivTKyETiD
– Boxing phrases (@Boxing phrases) April 19, 2021
Canelo plans to win four belts from the pounds, in this sense, it has been established that the Mexican’s next rival would be the IBF champion, C aleb Plant . Under these circumstances Saunders comments on the possibility that their fight may be fixed.
“ When people make other plans before this plan is realized, it is due to certain things (… ) maybe the fight is already arranged . It is a scandal if it is already fixed and the results are already predisposed. We know that there is a lot of corruption in boxing ”, Saunders expressed in an interview for
YouTube iFL TV.
The British fighter also showed his dissatisfaction when the initial agreement regarding the judges was changed. According to Superb, it was stipulated to have a Mexican, a British and an American judge, a parameter that will not be met.
“I signed this agreement based on the fact that there would be an English judge, another American and one Mexican. Now when I arrive I realize that there is no English judge, nor any English officer allowed . I haven’t gotten to the bottom of this yet, but I want someone to explain (…) Let’s be fair. I’ve been quiet, but I’m not blind ”, sentenced the British.
However, in the face of suspicions and sudden changes in relation to the initial agreements, Saunders appears confident in the face of the fight and feels confident in his abilities. The boxer of 31 years old feels in the ability to beat Canelo.
will charge… 🗣️🔥🥊
⏯️VIDEO: https://t.co/3kOQdHHvTv
– HalfTime (@mediottime) April 20, 1200
“ I have done everything what was in my power to be in my best shape and beat this fighter . The pressure and the fans are there to make it a great fight. I’ll let the whole world see what I can do (…) when fight night comes, we’ll see how good I am and where I am, ”said Saunders.
Full house fight
Texas is one of the United States entities that has considerably lightened its prevention measures against Covid – 19. In this sense they are expected to attend , 000 spectators to this fight, so assured Eddie Hearn, a month ago.
This one is special !!! 70, 000 fans – Cinco de Mayo weekend !! # CaneloSaunders huge unification lands at AT&T Stadium @ dallascowboys May 8 live on @ DAZNBoxing 🔥 pic.twitter.com/xEwIjz0EDe
– Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) March 19, 2021
