After the loss to Canelo and an eye injury, Saunders took a long break. Some even doubted whether he would return to boxing at all. After more than two years of inactivity, the Briton is training and waiting for a specific date for the next fight.
“Every day I lose calories and weight. I have already become world champion twice and will return to become world champion for the third time. I do not rule out light heavyweight fights,” said Saunders, who previously challenged Edgar Berlanga.
Billy Joe Saunders says he's working towards a boxing comeback and may even attempt to become a three-weight world champion at light-heavyweight…
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