Billy Joe Saunders has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming April 14th defence of his WBO world title against Martin Murray.
The reason for the withdrawal is that Saunders suffered an injury to his hand which
“I’m gutted for Martin and I’m gutted for the fans,” said Saunders.
Absolutely gutted that the fights been postponed but it is what it is. Just happy a new date's been set so got to look forward to that now #June23#O2London
— Martin Murray (@MartinMurrayBox) March 20, 2018
“I felt my hand go during a session this week and sought medical advice immediately.
“Unfortunately, I’ve been told that I can’t punch anything for four weeks so we’ve been left with no choice but to withdraw from the date.”
“I’d like to thank my promoter Frank Warren for quickly sorting a new date for the fight.”
“My trainer Dominic Ingle will make sure that I’m fit and prepared to put on another show on June 23.”
“This is an extremely tough sport and these things can happen.”
Absolutely gutted that the fights been postponed but it is what it is. Just happy a new date's been set so got to look forward to that now #June23#O2London
— Martin Murray (@MartinMurrayBox) March 20, 2018
“It is vital that I’m firing on all cylinders heading into this fight but for now it’s all about recovering properly and focusing on the new June 23rd date.”
“It is extremely frustrating as tickets were going very well and we were all geared up for a fantastic evening of boxing on April 14th,” said promoter Frank Warren.
“I apologise to all of the fans that have bought tickets for the April 14th date but all original tickets will be valid for the new June 23rd date.”
“We are also working on a new date for the WBO Super-Lightweight World Title fight between Terry Flanagan and Maurice Hooker.
READ: Saunders Injured – Murray fight postponed to June 23rd.
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— Frank Warren (@FrankWarren) March 20, 2018
“I am speaking with Hooker’s representative Dino Duva and we will be making an announcement this week on where and when this fight takes place.”
“It is not straightforward as this is an ordered fight for a vacant title. But we are working hard to get everything sorted and our priority is to secure Terry his chance to become a two-weight world champion”.
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