Billy Joe Saunders was hurt badly when a thunderous shot detonated on his chin.
Throughout his career, the Brit has never shied away from engaging in trash-talk and winding up fellow boxers.
On one occasion, Saunders ran away from Deontay Wilder after throwing chicken at him. However, while he’s renowned for his bizarre antics, behind the bravado is a genuinely talented competitor.
Blessed with breathtaking skills, the boxer is capable of making his opponents miss wildly as they swing bombs towards him. But on one occasion, he had to bite down on his gumshield when a tremendous punch caught him on the button.
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Billy Joe Saunders was wobbled by a Chris Eubank Jr uppercut
On November 29, 2014, Billy Joe Saunders put his European, British and Commonwealth titles on the line against Chris Eubank Jr.
Going into the fight, the champion was considered a favorite, with his opponent having had a significantly shorter amateur career.
The early portion of the bout played out as expected, with Eubank Jr punching shadows in his attempts to connect on his slick rival.
However, as the fight progressed, the underdog upped the pace, resulting in Saunders tiring, which allowed him to start grinding the favorite down.
Regardless, going into the last round, Eubank Jr needed a stoppage, and he was determined to get it.
In a moment of brilliance, the son of a legend landed a monstrous uppercut that left his nemesis on wobbly legs.
However, rather than give in, Saunders utilized all his experience to hold on until the final bell, winning a decision on the cards.
Billy Joe Saunders was taken out by a huge uppercut from a boxing legend
While Saunders managed to survive Eubank Jr’s uppercut, that wasn’t the case when he stepped up in quality.
In the years following his bitter match-up with his countryman, the southpaw compiled an impressive resume, picking up world titles in two weight classes.
With his star power growing, he went head-to-head with a pound-for-pound legend.
Alas, Saunders pulled out of the contest after an uppercut broke his orbital bone.