12 Facts About Billy Joe Saunders

1. On 20 June, it was reported that Billy Joe Saunders would fight in September 2018.

2. In the post-fight, Billy Joe Saunders called out Golovkin, "Golovkin, you keep saying you want my WBO belt.

3. In the post-fight, Billy Joe Saunders thanked Monroe for coming over to the UK for the fight, while his son apologized for hitting him in the groin.

4. Throughout the promotion, Billy Joe Saunders had tried to get the better of Monroe.

5. Over the next week, Billy Joe Saunders continued to insult Golovkin through social media.

6. On 18 January 2017, Billy Joe Saunders announced he would be working with Adam Booth.

7. On 20 December, it was announced that Billy Joe Saunders had parted with long time trainer Jimmy Tibbs, who he had been mentored by since turning professional in 2008.

8. In the third round, Billy Joe Saunders scored two knockdowns against Lee to build up an early lead on the scorecards.

9. In early December 2008, Billy Joe Saunders turned professional and signed with promoter Frank Warren.

10. In 2008 Billy Joe Saunders qualified for the Beijing Olympics in the welterweight division at the age of 18.

11. As of July 2018, Billy Joe Saunders is ranked as the world's best best active middleweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, third by The Ring magazine, and fifth by BoxRec.

12. As an amateur, Billy Joe Saunders represented Great Britain at the 2008 Olympics, reaching the second round of the welterweight bracket.