Willie Monroe Jr. says he wants to give Saunders payback for loss

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By Scott Gilfoid: Former two-time world title challenger Willie Monroe Jr. (22-3, 6 KOs) says he’s gunning for a rematch with WBO middleweight champion after his 12 round unanimous decision loss to him last year in September in a fight that took place in London, UK. Monroe, 31, says he didn’t like the way he was treated during his visit to the UK for the Saunders fight.

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Billy Joe Saunders vs. Willie Monroe Jr. – Results

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By Scott Gilfoid: WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders (25-0, 12 KOs) did enough to beat #5 WBO challenger Willie Monroe Jr. (21-3, 6 KOs) by a 12 round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. This was a really boring fight to say the least. I’m being kind here.

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Saunders vs. Monroe Jr. Live Stream (United States Only)

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Exclusive stream in the United States & Canada to begin at 5:30 PM ET – Below is the direct link for fans in the United States and Canada to watch the OFFICIAL LIVE STREAM of Saturday’s WBO World Middleweight title bout between undefeated champion Billy Joe Saunders and number-2 ranked Willie Monroe, Jr.

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Monroe Jr: Billy Joe Saunders is terrified!

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By Scott Gilfoid: After being kicked in the groin by WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders’ son at Friday’s weigh-in, Willie Monroe Jr. is ready for some payback tonight when he gets inside the ring with the unbeaten Saunders (24-0, 12 KOs) at the Copper Box Arena in London, England.

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Billy Joe Saunders vs. Willie Monroe Jr. – Official weights

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By Scott Gilfoid: An emaciated looking WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders (24-0, 12 KOs) weighed in at 160 pounds on Friday at his weigh-in for his title defense against No.5 WBC Willie Monroe Jr. (21-2, 6 KOs) for their fight this Saturday night at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. The 30-year-old Monroe Jr. also weighed in at 160 lbs.

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Saunders: “There Is Not A Super-middleweight That I Fear”

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Billy Joe Saunders insists he would consider a move to super-middleweight if he fails to nail a showdown with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez or Gennady Golovkin.

Saunders, 28, makes the second defence of his WBO middleweight title against Willie Monroe Jr at London’s Copper Box Arena on Saturday night, live on BT Sport and BoxNation.

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