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"Billy Joe Saunders rumored to be considering $30M+ promotional offer" (Source: World Boxing News):

World Boxing News spent time in Las Vegas for the Manny Pacquiao fight over the weekend and learned of some important news regarding the future of Billy Joe Saunders.

Completely ratified and one hundred percent correct information was passed on that Saunders is considering switching promoters.

WBN heard Saunders has a MASSIVE $30 MILLION-PLUS OFFER in his possession. And that his long-standing ties with current handler allegedly have come under threat.

Who the deal is from remains a mystery at this time. WBN understands it could be a significant game-changer for Saunders.

The WBO super-middleweight champion and formerly belt holder at 160 pounds, now has a huge decision to make on his next move.

Lucrative fights are in the offing in what is a packed division. Battles against the top names are hanging in the balance.

It’s no secret Saunders has been calling out the biggest players for some time, whilst consistently being linked to a rematch with Chris Eubank Jr.

Everything will come to a head over the next few days. WBN believes an announcement from Saunders is on the cards for next week.

Thoughts?

Completely ratified and 100% correct.

His current opponent has nothing for him. So I'm suprised he hasn't already moved on.

Coming up to 30 years old. Reflex boxer. Whatever the deal is, I wouldn't expect it to be long term. We have seen guys with his style age overnight.
Wasted prime IMO.
I've really lost interest since the Lemieux win. He never took hold of the momentum from that and capitalised on it. It's just been a Twitter twit fest and lots of empty call outs.

why the hell would anyone pay him that much, seems pretty silly right now ...ooooooo mega mystery offer , but were not telling

I call bullshit. He couldnt fill his own nans living room. Why would anyone offer him that much?

jamesmcdonnell wrote: ↑23 Jul 2019, 18:58 I call bullshit. He couldnt fill his own nans living room. Why would anyone offer him that much?

Same. No belt either these days. Add to that his err... "non media friendly issues" as well as his dreary boxing style, and you have a whole pile of almost nothing to promote.

KiwiRider wrote: ↑23 Jul 2019, 19:18

jamesmcdonnell wrote: ↑23 Jul 2019, 18:58 I call bullshit. He couldnt fill his own nans living room. Why would anyone offer him that much?

Same. No belt either these days. Add to that his err... "non media friendly issues" as well as his dreary boxing style, and you have a whole pile of almost nothing to promote.

He has got a belt though.

FrankW will probably take him to court. Unless this is s similar co-promotion deal with Top Rank/ESPN, like they have with Fury.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑23 Jul 2019, 19:39

KiwiRider wrote: ↑23 Jul 2019, 19:18

Same. No belt either these days. Add to that his err... "non media friendly issues" as well as his dreary boxing style, and you have a whole pile of almost nothing to promote.

He has got a belt though.

Oh yeah, he fought Sheepfat Isufi (#75) in a 12 round decision for the vacant belt. That went completely understand my radar. Did I miss anything?