Billy Joe Saunders says he is ‘ready’ to fight Demetrius Andrade after WBO demand middleweight title defence

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BILLY JOE SAUNDERS has been given ten days to negotiate a fight with WBO middleweight mandatory challenger Demetrius Andrade.


And the champ says he is "ready" to face the undefeated US boxer and called on his promoter Frank Warren to sort the fight.



 Billy Joe Saunders looks like he will put his middleweight title on the line next against Demetrius Andrade
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Billy Joe Saunders looks like he will put his middleweight title on the line next against Demetrius Andrade



The 28-year-old fighter has not fought since December 2017 when he trekked over to Canada to completely outclass David Lemieux to retain his belt.


This year has been a frustrating one with Saunders pulling out of two fights against Martin Murray due to injuries picked up in sparring.



Of the WBO's instruction to thrash out terms for the Andrade bout, Saunders wrote on Twitter: “Ready to face Andrade September let's get it on.


“Sure my management and promoter will make this fight."



 Andrade should provide a stern test for Saunders and brings an undefeated fight record to the party
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Andrade should provide a stern test for Saunders and brings an undefeated fight record to the party

 Billy Joe Saunders might hold the WBO middleweight title - but injuries have restricted his defences of the strap
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Billy Joe Saunders might hold the WBO middleweight title - but injuries have restricted his defences of the strap

Andrade, 30, has an unbeaten record with 25 wins, 16 of those coming via stoppages.


The WBO's lawyer Luis Batista Salas released the letter on the organisation's website and it was sent to both Saunders and Andrade.



It reads: “Please be advised the parties have ten days (10) upon receipt of this letter to negotiate and reach an agreement concerning the WBO middleweight title bout between Billy Joe Saunders and Demetrius Andrade.


“If an accord is not reached within the time frame stated herein, a purse bid will be ordered pursuant to our WBO Regulations of World Championship Contests.




“The minimum acceptable bid for the WBO Middleweight division is $200,000.00


"Any of the parties involved may request a purse bid procedure at any time during the negotiation process."


Saunders just missed out on a mega fight against Gennady Golovkin when the Kazakh warrior decided to face Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in a rematch of their controversial tied bout.




BILLY JOE SAUNDERS has been given ten days to negotiate a fight with WBO middleweight mandatory challenger Demetrius Andrade.

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