England’s Saunders (24-0, 12 KOs) reportedly is interested in fighting Japan’s Ryota Murata (12-0, 9 KOs), the WBO’s No. 2-ranked contender at 160 pounds. A fight against Murata would be more lucrative for Saunders, particularly in Japan, but Khurtsidze would have to be compensated before agreeing to step aside and allow that fight to happen.
WBO orders Saunders-Khurtsidze clash
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 27, 2017, 2:57 a.m.
Billy Joe Saunders
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