Middle Weight division boxer Billy Joe Saunders could be out for a while after he received a knock that fractured his right eye socket.
Highlights of the contest
Billy Joe was up against Canelo Alvarez to defend his WBO title. However, things did not go exactly as planned.
During the early exchanges, Billy had the upper hand. Sadly, Canelo was able to get his foot in. As the bout went on, he delivered series of punches and uppercuts on Billy, before the final fist to Billy Joe's eye socket.
Billy tried to continue, but it was obvious he was not able to match up to Canelo's pace due to the limitation of his vision.
After a heavily contested bout, Canelo Alvarez emerged winner as Billy Joe surrendered after he received the knock.
An event that saw Canelo seal his 56th professional boxing victory.
Injury facts of Billy Joe
According to reporters, the hit on Billy by Canelo was so intense. The moment the knock came, Billy's reaction could tell that he found it difficult to see clearly.
He was immediately rushed to the hospital and has begun to undergo his treatment process.
No doubt, the knock-on Billy was intense and could take him out for a while. Nonetheless, his management has expressed positivity and believe that Billy Joe would be back better.
Conclusion
The defeat of Billy led many to question his judgment of Daniel Dubois.
A similar situation happened during Daniel Dubois fight with Joe Joyce. Dubois received a similar knock to his socket and decided to surrender.
However, Dubois was castigated by Billy as not being satisfactorily strong. Funny enough, a similar situation has surfaced and this time Billy is the victim.
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