Hall of fame promoter, Frank Warren will stage a world championship doubleheader on April 14th. The event will take place at The 02 Arena.
Billy Joe Saunders will make the fourth defence of his WBO world middleweight title when he collides with Martin Murray.
The card will be shown live in the UK on BT Sport and Boxnation.
Two Brits, two world title fights! ????
Billy Joe Saunders and Terry Flanagan return to the ring in the spring…
? Saunders vs. Murray
? Flanagan vs. Hooker
? London
? April 14th
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Terry Flanagan will fight the undefeated American Maurice Hooker for the vacant WBO super lightweight title also as a co-feature.
Saunders said: ‘ Martin Murray is a good fighter and I have got the greatest of respect for him.
“But he’s in the way of what I’m aiming for this year that is to become Undisputed Middleweight World Champion.”
He’s coming try and win my world title and I’m sure it’s going to be a good fight!’ Saunders concluded.
Murray said, “I rate Billy Joe as a fighter, he’s one of slickest out there and he is coming off of a great win and will be very confident.”
“I’m very confident, this is my time to become World Champion, as it’s the only thing I have left to do.”
He's back!
Billy Joe Saunders returns to London to defend his world title ?
Unbeaten Terry Flanagan also fights for the vacant super lightweight world title ?
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— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) January 19, 2018
“I’ve fought everyone and in my opinion at middleweight, I have only one genuine loss which is against Gennady Golovkin who is the best out there.”
“I don’t count Martinez or Sturm as genuine losses because of the scorecards.”
“But this time around, in my first world title fight at home, as we are both British fighters fighting on home soil.”
“I know the best man on the night will get the win and leave the arena as world champion.”
Terry Flanagan said, “Hooker is a very good unbeaten fighter, he fights on the back foot and looks to catch you from distance.”
“I’m very confident I’ll be able to deal with anything he throws at me to become a two-weight World Champion.”
Just walked in the ingle Gym and got very excited ⭐️️? can't wait to fight Nw nice being ready to fight any time
— billyjoesaunders (@bjsaunders_) January 19, 2018
“Winning this fight will prove I’m a legitimate 140lb fighter I’ll be looking to unify the belts later in the year.”
Whilst American, Maurice Hooker said: “I’m looking forward to coming to the UK to fight Flanagan and to become World Champion.”
“We are both undefeated fighters and I’m sure it’s going to be a fantastic fight!”
“Alongside Terry Flanagan’s challenge for the vacant WBO World Super Lightweight title against unbeaten American Maurice Hooker.”
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