The Winner and Why
So as the door closes on one big rivalry this week, another door immediately opens, providing the boxing world with a different mouthwatering matchup that is just as absorbing.
The Billy Joe Saunders and Chris Eubank Jr. showdown is a real pick ’em fight that has many stumped as to who they believe the winner will be.
Nevertheless, I’m going to go out on a limb and predict a Saunders victory, due to his experience along with his evasive style and superior engine, which should frustrate the cagey Eubank Jr. leading to a close points victory for Saunders.
It will in no way be an easy fight for the reigning European champion, regardless of the talk beforehand and I am almost certain that there will be respect between the two when the final bell sounds.
Still, I will not be too surprised if the decision goes the other way, with team Eubank Jr. backing up their claims that The Next Gen is exactly that, ruling the Middleweight division for years to come.
But the question still remains, has Saunders underestimated Eubank Jr. or has Eubank Jr. bitten off more than he can chew?
Well, come Saturday night, all of our questions will at last be answered.
