Billy Joe Saunders world title shot eyed for 22/11

By Peter Wells:

On Thursday it was announced that Peter 'Kid Chocolate' Quillin had decided upon vacating his WBO Middleweight title in search of greater opportunities, rather than accept the mandatory challenge of Matt Korobov 24-0(14).

With the news comes a great opportunity for the number 2 ranked Middleweight in the WBO rankings, London's Billy Joe Saunders 20-0(11).

Frank Warren has swiftly moved into action to ensure the European champion the world title shot.

If all negotiations go well then the aim is to place Billy Joe's maiden world title fight on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Derrick Chisora 2 at the Excel Arena in London. 

Saunders, a talented southpaw, would serve a great chance against the Russian-American. Both successful amateurs, but while both remain unbeaten it is Saunders who seems to have enjoyed a better transition to the paid ranks.

Victory for Saunders would make him the first Gypsy to become a world champion.

They are both quality boxers who carry a dig when needed. The bout would certainly be a tactical and tense affair that could go either way.