When is Saunders vs Eubank Jr II?
Billy Joe Saunders could face Chris Eubank Jr in Summer 2021 in London.
The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 160 pounds (11.4 stone or 72.6 KG).
Saunders vs Eubank Jr II stats
Billy Joe Saunders would step into the ring with a record of 30 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, 14 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.
Chris Eubank Jr would make his way to the ring with a record of 31 wins, 2 loses and 0 draws, with 23 of those wins by knock out.
The stats suggest Eubank Jr would have a large advantage in power over Saunders, boosting at 74% knock out percentage over Saunders' 47%.
Billy Joe Saunders is the same age as Chris Eubank Jr, at 32 years old.
Eubank Jr has 1-inch reach advantage.
Billy Joe Saunders fights out of the southpaw stance, while Chris Eubank Jr is an orthodox fighter.
Saunders is currently arguably the more experienced fighter, having had 2 less fights, and made his debut in 2009, 2 years and 8 months earlier than Eubank Jr, whose first professional fight was in 2011. He has fought 21 more professional rounds, 222 to Eubank Jr's 201.
Chris Eubank Jr is currently ranked number 1 by the WBA, 3 by the WBC and 8 by the RING in the 160lb division.
Saunders vs Eubank Jr II form
Saunders has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.
In his last fight, he lost to Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on 8th May 2021 by in the 8th round in their WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBO World Super Middleweight and The Ring Super Middleweight championship fight at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States.
Previous to that, he had defeated Martin Murray on 4th December 2020 by unanimous decision in their WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at Wembley (SSE) Arena, London, United Kingdom.
Going into that contest, he had beat Marcelo Esteban Coceres on 9th November 2019 by knockout in the 11th round in their WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at Staples Center, LA, United States.
Before that, he had won against Shefat Isufi on 18th May 2019 by unanimous decision in their WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at Lamex Stadium, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
He had beat Charles Adamu on 22nd December 2018 by technical knockout in the 4th round at Manchester Arena, Manchester.
Eubank Jr has won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 3 of them, going the distance twice.
In his last fight, he defeated Wanik Awdijan on 16th October 2021 by technical knockout in the 5th round at Newcastle Arena, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom.
Previous to that, he had defeated Marcus Morrison on 1st May 2021 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Manchester Arena, Manchester.
Going into that contest, he had won against Matt Korobov on 7th December 2019 by technical knockout in the 2nd round in their WBA Interim World Middleweight and WBA World Middleweight championship fight at Barclays Center, New York, United States.
Before that, he had defeated James DeGale on 23rd February 2019 by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at The O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom.
Hehad beat JJ McDonagh on 28th September 2018 by technical knockout in the 3rd round at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Billy Joe Saunders has been fighting more than Chris Eubank Jr.
Billy Joe Saunders last fought 5 months and 11 days ago, while Chris Eubank Jr's last outing was 3 days ago.
Saunders' last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 9 months and 27 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 25 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 47 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.4 rounds on average.
Eubank Jr's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years and 21 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 11 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 32 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6.4 rounds on average.
What are the odds on Saunders vs Eubank Jr II?
Chris Eubank Jr is currently () to win the contest outright, while you can get () on Billy Joe Saunders if you fancy the incredible upset.
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