But my promoter Frank Warren knows what he is doing, and has been through this cycle many times with other fighters. – Billy Joe Saunders
I was only 18 and I’d be 22 if I was competing at London. I’m stronger and more experienced and I know I would have won gold. – Billy Joe Saunders
But as an amateur, the highest level you can box at is the Olympics. I did that at 18 and felt it was time to move on to other challenges as a professional. – Billy Joe Saunders
People are starting to see that now and I’ve learnt more from those 10 rounds than I have in my previous 10 fights. – Billy Joe Saunders
Boxing has kept me off the streets, stops me smoking and drinking and gives me something to do. – Billy Joe Saunders
I had a good chance when I went to Beijing and the guy who beat me, I’d beaten him three weeks before and he went on to win silver. – Billy Joe Saunders
I’m fighting for the Commonwealth title on Saturday and I believe I’ll be ready for a world title shot in the next 18 months. – Billy Joe Saunders
You’ve got to look and pick your shots – and that’s where your class and skill comes out. – Billy Joe Saunders
The Commonwealth is one of three belts I want to win before going for a world title. – Billy Joe Saunders
My trainer Jimmy Tibbs and my promoter Frank Warren told me that I had to be patient and get the jab going. – Billy Joe Saunders
There’s such a big buzz around boxing at the moment. Everything’s happening and there’s so much building up with a lot of young talent coming through. – Billy Joe Saunders
I’d always said that I’d like to have a title by the next Olympics, so this is a great opportunity, and could be the start of my climb to a world title. – Billy Joe Saunders
