Billy Joe Saunders handed Chris Eubank Jr the first defeat of his professional career to retain his British, European and Commonwealth middleweight titles. An entertaining fight which grew as it went on was decided by a split decision with the judges eventually handing the bout to Saunders.
Saunders was the winner on the cards of two judges - 115-114 and 115-113 their verdicts - but the other official scored th fight 116-113 in Eubank's favor. Such scores will lead to immediate talk on a rematch which was on the lips of both men after the fight. Saunders, who is now eyeing a shot at the WBO version of the world title.
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Saunders was the winner on the cards of two judges - 115-114 and 115-113 their verdicts - but the other official scored th fight 116-113 in Eubank's favor. Such scores will lead to immediate talk on a rematch which was on the lips of both men after the fight. Saunders, who is now eyeing a shot at the WBO version of the world title.
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