I'd always said that I'd like to have a title by the next Olympics, so this is a great opportunity, and could be the start of my climb to a world title. — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
But as an amateur, the highest level you can box at is the Olympics. I did that at 18 and felt it was time to move on to other challenges as a professional. — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
You've got to look and pick your shots - and that's where your class and skill comes out. — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
I'm one of the best finishers in the business, so I went for it. — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
My trainer Jimmy Tibbs and my promoter Frank Warren told me that I had to be patient and get the jab going. — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
Boxing has kept me off the streets, stops me smoking and drinking and gives me something to do. — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
I was only 18 and I'd be 22 if I was competing at London. I'm stronger and more experienced and I know I would… — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
The Commonwealth is one of three belts I want to win before going for a world title. — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
I'd always said that I'd like to have a title by the next Olympics, so this is a great opportunity, and could be the… — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
People are starting to see that now and I've learnt more from those 10 rounds than I have in my previous 10 fights. — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
I had a good chance when I went to Beijing and the guy who beat me, I'd beaten him three weeks before and he… — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
I'm fighting for the Commonwealth title on Saturday and I believe I'll be ready for a world title shot in the next 18 months. — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
I've had two fights within a month and I can't ask for more than that. — Billy Joe Saunders Copy Share Image
