Billy Joe Saundersvs. Martin Murray live and exclusive on ESPN+ in United States

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Middleweight world titleholder Billy Joe Saunders' defense against longtime contender Martin Murray, scheduled for June 23 at the O2 Arena in London, will have live and exclusive coverage on ESPN+ in the United States, ESPN announced on Thursday.

As part of ESPN's deal with Top Rank, the promotional company acquired the American rights to the card for ESPN's new subscription streaming service. This will be the second international event Top Rank has acquired for ESPN+ following Amir Khan's first-round knockout of Phil Lo Greco on April 21.

Coverage of Saunders-Murray will begin at 5 p.m. ET while undercard action will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET. Other bouts that will be included are heavyweight prospect Daniel Dubois (7-0, 7 KOs), 20, of England, against Tom Little (10-5, 3 KOs), 30, of England, for the vacant British title and light heavyweight up-and-comer Anthony Yarde (15-0, 14 KOs), 26, of England, against an opponent to be determined in a 10-rounder.

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