Billy Joe Saunders does not care about Chris Eubank Jr's progress in the World Boxing Super Series
Monday 20 November 2017 14:52, UK
Billy Joe Saunders is paying little attention to Chris Eubank Jr's progress in the World Boxing Super Series and questioned his former opponent's decision to step up to super-middleweight.
WBO middleweight champion Saunders is preparing to defend his title against David Lemieux in Canada next month, while Eubank Jr will this week learn the date and venue for his big domestic clash against Groves in the semi-final of the World Boxing Super Series.
A rematch between Saunders and Eubank Jr failed to materialise after the Hatfield man claimed a points victory in 2014 and his bitter rival has since moved up a division to pursue other major fights.
He's one of them that I personally don't think he's a true super-middleweight. He holds the IBO, but that's nothing is it, let's face it.
"I don't really care if he can win it or not," said Saunders, when asked about Eubank Jr's chances of lifting the Muhammad Ali trophy.
"He's one of them that I personally don't think he's a true super-middleweight. He holds the IBO [title], but that's nothing is it, let's face it.
"I hope George Groves fares well for him, because that could be a great fight."
Saunders called for a clash with Amir Khan earlier this year, but the Bolton fighter has extended his lengthy absence from the ring by entering 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'
Khan's decision was shrugged off by Saunders, although he believes the former world super-lightweight champion should have taken the more lucrative option of a grudge fight against Kell Brook.
"Listen, good luck to him," said Saunders. "His biggest money fight is Kell Brook.
"If I had been him, I wouldn't have worried about going into the celebrity jungle for 100 grand or so, I would fight Kell Brook for four or five million.
"Clearly not, but good luck to him, whatever he decides to do."
