Best fights of Billy Joe Saunders
Over 12 years as a professional, Billy Joe Saunders has compiled a 30-1 (14) record, including 18 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Billy Joe Saunders loses to Canelo Álvarez via KO
On May 8, 2021 Billy Joe Saunders, the WBO super middleweight champion, met Canelo Álvarez, the The Ring, WBA (Super), and WBC super middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. Saunders was 31 years old with a record of 30-0, and Álvarez was 30 with a record of 55-1-2. Saunders was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Álvarez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Álvarez stopped Saunders via retirement in the 8th round. Lost the title in unification.
2. Billy Joe Saunders defeats David Lemieux
On December 16, 2017 Billy Joe Saunders defended his WBO middleweight title against David Lemieux. Saunders was 28 years old with a record of 25-0, and Lemieux was 28 with a record of 38-3. Saunders was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Lemieux was on a 4-fight winning streak. Saunders won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Billy Joe Saunders defeats Willie Monroe Jr.
On September 16, 2017 Billy Joe Saunders defended his WBO middleweight title against Willie Monroe Jr.. Saunders was 28 years old with a record of 24-0, and Jr. was 30 with a record of 21-2. Saunders was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak. Saunders won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Billy Joe Saunders defeats Martin Murray
On December 4, 2020 Billy Joe Saunders defended his WBO super middleweight title against Martin Murray. Saunders was 31 years old with a record of 29-0, and Murray was 38 with a record of 39-5-1. Saunders was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak and Murray was on a 2-fight winning streak. Saunders won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Billy Joe Saunders defeats Andy Lee
On December 19, 2015 Billy Joe Saunders fought Andy Lee for the WBO middleweight title. Saunders was 26 years old with a record of 22-0, and Lee was 31 with a record of 34-2-1. Saunders was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Saunders won via majority decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
6. Billy Joe Saunders defeats Artur Akavov
On December 3, 2016 Billy Joe Saunders defended his WBO middleweight title against Artur Akavov. Saunders was 27 years old with a record of 23-0, and Akavov was 30 with a record of 16-1. Saunders was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Akavov was on a 11-fight winning streak. Saunders won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.