"Eubank Jr will NEVER be a World Champion! He can't box!" 🥊 Billy Joe Saunders | Up Front
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- This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.
On this week’s show we have a boxer who was borne out of a community, where we are often told that fighting is in the blood. Billy Joe Saunders is a two weight world champion, whose only career defeat came two-and-a-half years ago at the hands of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, in front of the biggest live boxing audience in the USA since Ali vs Spinks.
Billy joins the show to announce his comeback, whilst giving us the inside scoop on a career that has featured success and controversy in equal measure. Like his good friend Tyson Fury, Billy is not afraid to speak his mind and he puts the middle and super-middleweight divisions on notice in this week’s episode of Up Front.
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Warning: this episode contains language that some people may find offensive.
00:00 Introduction to BJS
00:59 Billy Joe Saunders Podcast Starts
01:38 The journey of Billy Joe Saunders
07:40 Did Billy Joe Saunders know he was good at boxing?
11:20 The Olympics
14:44 Turning Pro
20:17 Chris Eubank Jnr
30:04 How good did Billy Joe Saunders think he was?
34:40 Canelo Alvarez
42:22 Has Billy Joe Saunders achieved what he should have?
44:58 The perception of Billy Joe Saunders / Controversies
53:23 Tyson Fury
01:06:38 Antony Joshua
01:07:52 Is Billy Joe Saunders coming back?
In my opinion, Billy Joe Saunders has actually underachieved, for his boxing ability.
Yeah but he's a livewire
It’s mad to see that comment given he’s a two weight world champion. ….. but I agree with you
@@davidsykes1980This is exactly how I feel 😂. Saying a two weight world champion underachieved is wild but he really did.
That is so true, I feel he fought a lot of fights either slightly unfit or slighty overweight
@starfish3589 well he's looking to fight light heavyweight next so...
Can't believe how many people in the comments would fight Canelo with a broken eye socket. Bravo lads 👏👏👏
Can't believe anyone who has quit in them laughs at someone else for quitting.
@@roymunson1You sound like someone Who couldn't beat eggs
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@@paulsmickersbangoryeah man, where did I laugh at someone with quit in them?
He never showed any Prof he had a broken eye socket
"I'm not one of these fighters what can't string a sentence together".
Honestly, I rate Billy Joe Saunders man I think he's brilliant. Fair play to the boy.
He done some stupid shit but didn't we all, he done nothing too bad. Some people just don't like people like Bjs and hate him and what he stands for either way. I'm a big fan of his, he was a great fighter without the vanilla bland media trained persona to go with it.
This comes across as the most honest of all the up front podcasts, I think they’ve all been good but this is the best for me
Fantastic interview. I haven't been a fan of some of his antics in the past but he answered everything thrown at him here without trying to dodge anything and seems genuinely remorseful so fair play to him. Well done both of you 👏
Davison wasn't his trainer, Tibbs was, Tibbs was letting him box on, Davison is some type of handler. Jordan let it go for some reason.
He's a traveller.... they're all born with the chat of a used car salesman 😂
One of the best interviews I’ve ever listened to. Well done Simon, you pushed Bill to talk about the negative stuff that many want to hold him to account for, but gave him the space to explain himself. I was never a fan of the man, this interview completely changed my opinion, there’s a genuinely good man underneath the boxing induced nonsense. Kudos to you Bill.
I liked how he explored the mindset of BJS. Credit to BJS for being so Frank.
I always thought he was an idiot but I found him entertaining, but yeah, it seems like he's grown up a lot
😂😂😂😂😂😂
His tongue was up his arse the whole interview
Thoroughly enjoyed this, thanks SJ. Looking forward to the coming back BJS!
Billy “do you know what?” Saunders
Helmet of a human being
Not so much of the human being
Saunders is one of the best interviews in the business. A great character.
Mocks and bullies people in the street for instagram videos. Some character.
Glad we agree. @@4879daniel
In my opinion, Billy Joe Saunders has actually underachieved, considering his boxing ability.
@4879daniel aww the little videos hurt your feelings. You sheltered little diva.
Absolutely brilliant yet again. Thanks and long may they continue.
A great and insightful interview. Well Done Simon. 👌🏽
This is a very good, honest interview. Boxing needs people like him we need personalities.
Being a complete tosser doesn’t equal having a personality
cant get no better personality than a romany
@@clickastanley78 They are literally the dumbest people in society, and horrible people to go with. This guy has such a great personality that he humiliates and takes the piss out of homeless heroin addicts and puts it on the internet. Typical pikey behaviour, scum of the Earth.
Boxing does not need people like this, yes he was a good boxer but outside the ring he has no class, no style, have you seen some of the stuff he got up to in the past? It's on CZcams. He's a low life and l shed no tears when canelo broke his eye socket.
@@clickastanley78Yeah... I may have to disagree with you on that one...
Great interview, hope to see him back in the ring soon 👍
Great to see Billy Joe coming back .Good interview Simon.
Great to hear from Billy Joe and his life in boxing - the best of luck to him regarding his comeback too. Very enjoyable interview. Thanks for uploading
This is a top drawer interview. A totally compelling watch 👏
Always like the interviews where he’s down to Earth and not messing around always comes across well, hope to see him return
They were both on planet earth. Reality city.
Really enjoyed that; very good interview Simon, and appreciate Billy being so honest.
That was bloody excellent guy's. Top interview. Goes into my favourites.
BJS one of most naturally gifted boxers to come out of our country, proper interview 👏🏻
Wouldn’t go that far but yeah it was a good listen
@@Harold369Could we’ll have the ADHD he spoke about.
Not gifted enough
At least eubank is active
At least he's a winner
Eubank is a stiff. @@NoahLookman9191
And who's he fault? Not even a title challenger all talk he will.never be a world champion
Let's see eubank vs canelo
At least BJS has actually held a world title 😂
This interview was brilliant. Simon and Billy credit to you both
New subscriber. Keep em coming, loving this.
Fell in love with Bjs boxing ability, would of loved to have seen him in more big fights. Found his press conferences pure gold too
Best win was against eubank lol
@@relax9674 I'd put Andy Lee and Lemuix as alot more credible than Eubank. I like Eubanks commitment but he doesn't have the talent or brain.
@leefox5596 eubanks better then lemiux, i know eubanks not the most intelligent fighter with the best iq. But lemiux has no foot work, is super slow and has no head movement. I think eubank out boxes him with ease.
@@relax9674 I think he sets traps better and hits way harder, Eubanks had to be cautious against Smith until he realised Smith wasn't there. Just look at how they both handled spoke o Sullivan, Eubanks isn't levels above Lemuix and bjs was crazy out of shape and still won at least 7 rounds. I understand Eubanks win was more recent so you got rose tinted glasses towards him but his boxing skills against someone who can move are appalling and he's lost his chin. I'm happy for him to get money fights, deserves it but he won't ever get his hands on a real strap
@@relax9674 bjs wound Lemuix up so badly in the build up and opening rounds that he lost his game plan completely, he's not as shit as he looked on that night.
Just watched this , live I wasn't very familiar with Billy but was enthralled by his candour and honesty
and really impressed with Simon Jordans interview brilliance . I thought no one could usurp Michael Parkinson
Simon Jordan is a consummate host as he is not only well read but very good at getting the most out of his guest
Brilliant channel , thank you
great interview 👍🏻 Loving your stuff Simon very refreshing 👏🏻
Thank Simon and William Hill for getting legends like Billy on
I am glad billy has now matured and is now speaking sense
Took him long enough!
Love this interview watched it around 4 times or more now..billy Joe saunders stay in boxing where you been
Will be great to see Billy back in the ring👊
Love Billy Jo… really great interview…. Nice to hear his back story.
Hope his comeback goes well…
glad you like like immoral bullies.. your family must be proud of your values
Absolutely loved this interview, brilliant from both men.
This is the best interview yet. Never listened to Billy before but he has an amazing story and tells it brilliantly.
But he said Eubank can't box and Euban won the 2nd half of their fight and would have won the whole fight had the it gone longer. Add to that Eubank wanted a rematch and BJS was too scared to give him one
@@robertwilson3866 True and don’t forget, it was Juniors debut to a 12 round fight, so he did well at that stage of his career. Saunders still sings about defeating Junior who was a novice at the time and yes he’s too frightened to have a rematch with Eubank.
Great fighter Billy. Really liked his style and would love to see him back.
Very enjoyable interview gentlemen, thank you.
One of the most entertaining and informative interviews in boxing to date, well done Simon and Mr Billy Joe saunders 🙏🏼🙏🏼👏👏👏👏👏
He couldn't let bjs finish a thought ffs
What was informative?
Chav bait!
@@Veritas-dq2hsnot even 7 minutes in and thinking of turning of cause of this interviewer
The UK seems to be set on turning drug criminals into 'influencers". No wonder this country is full of violent, jittery kids.
Brilliant interview 👏
I would’ve liked to have seen BJS fight Canelo at middleweight after the Lemieux fight.
Great interview best yet in my opinion 👍
Loved that interview Billy Joe is one of my favourite fighters.
Well done Simon 👍
Another intriguing and being a fan of his Boxing not so much out of the ring activities really looking forward to this one! Suprising yet great choice of guest!
Another great episode Simon, can't wait to see Billy in the ring again, can you please get Ricky Hatton on one week, would make a great show I think. 👍
Brilliant this 👌🏻. Simon at times finishes what billy is going to say but says exactly what billy was going to say. He's so in tune with Billy and know exactly what to ask him. Really really good listen this was.
Nice to hear from billy,,,,excited for his return,,,,bless up💖
Great boxer, looking forward to seeing him back in the boxing ring.
good luck with that
😂
really enjoyed this, i do think for the talent billy has, for me he underachieved a bit. he's still had a good career, but you just feel he could have done more. hope he comes back and does well.
Brilliant interview. Love it
Great to have Billy back on the scene again
I couldn't stand Saunders after is antics outside the ring. But this interview was brilliant he talks really well.
One of the best podcasts Simon has done ,excellent interview,my perception of billy had changed,comes across as a top bloke
Except he publicly mocked the death of a young girl. Unforgivable.
@@yessir6947Did he?? Wtf? In this one? I’ve only just started watching it. Who was the young girl?
Edit: thought you meant Simon at first, but the OP name-checked Saunders after Jordan.
39:16 pure bs .. Mark Tibbs is actually on record as saying to billy Joe Saunders “ can you give me one more round “ not : “ I’m going to give u one more round “. And as Mark Tibbs said BJS did not give an affirmative response . And DAZN quickly erased the corner footage replay Within minutes .
Great interview guys.
Billy is as real as it gets. Top guy!
Good hiding from Canelo 😅
Absolutely awesome,,, nice one Joe , Simon you are the best out there in this CZcams game !!!
It's quite refreshing to hear Billy Joe Saunders being honest & frank about things. I admit, I feared for him when he was constantly getting in to trouble for doing stupid things & also the trouble he had with other travelers a couple of years back. He is a tremendously talented boxer & could have achieved much more than he has, which is great shame. I hope we see him back soon & I really hope he get's a shot at fighting a big name, earning a decent payday & showing people how great a boxer he really is before father time catches up with him. Even though he did these stupid things, as a boxer I was always a big fan of his & like myself, I did stupid things when I was "young & dumb", but we can all change. Good luck to you BJS!
Good post mate and I agree with most of it, but I kind of disagree with you on he could have done more than he has. I think 2 time world champ beating the levels he did was an unbelievable achievement and was exactly his level. He was ahead of all the British talent and European talent. He made the step up and although he was doing brilliant and although he thinks himself he was on a level with Canelo. I think Canellos level was just that one step too far for Billy Joe. Where do you think he could of done better mate and against who do you think he could of done better
@@mg3554 Thanks mate. Yes, I agree when you say he wasn't on Canelo's level. I too, didn't believe he was going to beat Canelo. I was hoping he would, as a fellow Brit, but realistically I thought Canelo would be too much for him. Where I think he could have done better is keeping himself in shape in between fights, he was known for putting on weight when not active. I think the best boxers stay in shape & stay in the gym most of the time. Look at the Eubank Jr fight, he let Jr back in to it in the 2nd half of the fight because he gassed out. Compare that to the Lemieux fight, arguably his best performance, he was in tip top condition & put on a clinic as he had plenty in the tank. He looked terrible at times against Coceres, mainly because he left it late to go over to the US in preparation & looked so relieved to have stopped him late on. He also had a few long periods of inactivity. His resume could have been better, had he have taken on fighters like Andrade, Golovkin & Jacobs. I know he was really close to fighting Andrade & Golovkin, but they never happened. Jacobs was in his division at the time too, that would have been a great fight. Would he have beaten those 3? I think the Andrade would have been a tough fight for him but 1 he could win, Golovkin was still in his prime at that time which I think would have been a step too far & Jacobs would have caused him problems but definitely a good chance of winning. There are a few good names on his resume, but there could have been more. I know boxing politics comes in to it, but when you look at his record there's a lot of soft title fights against lesser known fighters & fighters at the tail end of their careers. Maybe you're right when you say that what he did achieve was exactly his level, but I guess we'll never truly know. Great comment though & we all have our opinions.
@Blakeness84 that's a good point, that he didn't get to the level he could have got to within himself. That we could have seen more that way. I was kind of only thinking that what he did make of himself, he was only capable of beating who he did and reached his level. If he had more application towards to sport, you're definitely right.
Jacobs and Andrade would have been great fights. The Andrade fight is obviously a massive stain on his record, maybe he didn't fancy himself against him. That or he was juicing all the time. It definitely left question marks over him. That fight or the Jacobs one that could still happen would have been great additions to his record. It would be good to see him get that fight next year. Two of them are past their primes but a good show at the same time.
@@mg3554 Yes, he definitely could have applied himself more. Like you said in your 1st comment, he was a real British talent. He was tipped to win a gold medal at the Olympics, until bad behaviour got him thrown off the team, another thing that has stained his career. I think he could have definitely done more in the pro game, but it'll be great to see him come back. Boxing needs characters like Billy Joe & he has a fan pleasing style when he's at his best.
I definitely agree with you on the Andrade fight, Billy Joe didn't fancy it for whatever reason. Andrade was massively avoided by a lot of fighters, which is a shame as he's another fighter who could have achieved much more. He didn't look great against Liam Williams a couple of years ago & was always expected to beat Jason Quigley as convincingly as he did. I didn't see his last fight, but I think Benavidez will definitely take his 0.
Jacobs was a great fighter & what a comeback after beating cancer. It's a shame all 3 are coming to the tail end of their careers, but with that being said, still makes those fights great to see.
I must say, it's also nice to be replying to someone who knows what they're talking about & not a hater/troll for a change! Great comments bro.
His treatment of the working girl,not to mention his child's racist comments to his black opponent,shows him for the piece of work he is
Really good interview 👌🏻
Tremendous interview, met BJS once, proper nice geeza when we spoke. Proper boxing talent. Good luck to him
Excellent interview Simone. And incredible honesty from Billy Joe. Well done lads.
Inzaghi?
@collydub1987 😂😂 that was a good line!!
Great interview Simon and well spoken Billy
I really enjoyed that! Thank you
The payday from canelo and the loss he was dealt has clearly humbled him. Maybe a blessing in disguise. Good interview, an goodluck to Bill in th future!😊
No shame in losing to a fighter like Canelo! He was even still conscious by the end of the fight. Smashed to pieces sure, but still conscious...
Great interview, billy wears his heart on his sleeve and always admits when he’s wrong. He’s a prize fighter from humble beginnings. Society can’t expect warriors to be gentlemen, they will say and do things the general population don’t like.
What about him abusing vulnerable adults?
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He fights about once every two years..hardly a warrior
Rubbish, being a warrior does not stop you from being a gentleman. And you are hypercritical! BJS has still yet to grow up.
Would you want to get punched in the face for a living with millions in the bank adjusting be spent on making memories 🎉?
This has to be the best BJS interview ever done great job Simon.
Respect to billy joe i hope he is in a good place truly naturally gifted boxer i hope he makes a comeback
I hope hes not , he brought misery to many people
@@leonhughes9014 u must be perfect smh 🤦♂️
@@mannyortega3983 nope ! Just don’t bring misery to loads of people ! Tosser
@@mannyortega3983 I dont try to break up relationships and bully people , hurt people and shame people ... Your the type person who would have a paedophile friend and say .. well she was almost 16... must be horrible to be so week minded like you.. anyway all the best
I remember when Canelo smashed his face in and he quit on the stool 😂😂😂… retired him from boxing… life comes at you fast!
You try fighting with a broken eye socket ya nonce
How many world titles have you won son? In a few hours when your getting grief from your boss whilst earning minimum wage, think of billy not answering to no one.
Yep Big Facts! Definitely got his face smashed in! 👌😏
@georgearthern2163 he still quit though. What's worst he made fun of another boxer for doing the same.
@@gi2050 no he didn’t quit like Daniel Dubois quit. Billy’s corner pulled him out. Daniel Dubois took a knee and didn’t get back up. He also didn’t make fun out of him, he made a comment about how Daniel should’ve gone out on his shield
Love bjs he’s a huge talent he needs to fight actively and prove his amazing ability. Top top boxer 💙💯
Great interview as always
The mark of a man, is when you admit your mistakes 👊
The mark of a man is not giving up after your first loss and coming back stronger. This guy gave up and got fat and wasted the best years of his career
@@robertwilson3866 who are u to say that?sportsmen especially boxers dont fight to make the likes of you think they have fulfilled their potential or have a good a record as possible,hes done whats right for him,why should he risk his life multiple times to keep u happy
@@user-pw6gm1tu6qBoxing is a sport, not scripted.
Props to both you guys that was a really good, insightful, chilled interview. Got properly engrossed in that interview
I think Simon is so much better when he listens more. Agreed great interview.
Respect Billy ,nice to hear you speak so sincerely.good luck in all you do
Absolutely class interview 👌🏻
Hopefully Billy is on CZcams more often, missed the fella.
Get him on the telly, let him replace some of the shit that's there
Billy been beating women up again he is good at that 😂😂😂😂
Simon Jordan has helped Billy Joe immensely with this interview fair play sj
These interviews are fast becoming my favourites to watch,especially those with current and former fighters,Simon for all his background in football seems to read the room very well when he has a boxer sat opposite him. Excellent viewing 🥊
Fantastic interview that!
Best and most genuine interview have ever seen Billy Joe Saunders give. Didnt care for him for a while and some of his antics but when see him like this then fully rooting for his return.
Brilliant to finally see one of the best technically gifted boxers Britain has ever produced Finaly seem like the penny has dropped and look forward to his ring return! Great interview 👍 👏
Never thought id see these two on a screen together, quality best one yet
Top tier interview it’s the best I’ve heard billy Joe speak 👏
Seriously good interview. BJS is such a gifted boxer. Simon is nailing this.
Great Interview Simon....Best of Luck 2 Billy and hope he goes out and proves people wrong
Respect to Billy and yourself Simon, great honest conversation from both sides.
One of your best podcasts to date.
Great interview. Covered a lot of ground there. I for one hope he comes back and does well. Good luck to him.
Eubanks Probably Won’t Be A Champion But One Thing Is For Sure… HE HASNT QUIT
Exactly. Jacker
Well said brother 😂
Another quality episode 👌
Brilliant interview
You can tell he's being very honest in this interview 🥊kudos to both 👍👍
Brilliant interview , my views have changed on Saunders , he seems to have matured extremely well .
Enjoyed this was to see and hear BJS again cant wait for the return hope he takes it serious on his return and comes back with a Bang
Great episode, get more boxers on 👊🏽
This interview changed my mind in how I felt about Billy as a person. I didn’t think he would have any regrets about the negative situations he put himself into. He’s a pretty decent bloke and I have noticed other boxers like him a lot.
He publicly mocked a young child dying. A little girl.
@@yessir6947 Never heard about that and can’t find any story about it online?
@@yessir6947can you tell me more about this I don’t know what your on a bout but I’m intrigued to find out ? That’s a bad thing to do man but I haven’t heard nothing about this before
Hes pulling the wool over your eyes 😂
Not to mention the fact he literally would drive round in his Range Rover and deliberately run over people's pets if he ever saw them in the street.
Such a lovely fella.
Fantastic boxer and great character for the sport.
Hope Saunders finds his form and fitness and gets back on top because the game needs people like Billy Joe.
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Awesome interview from both parties 👍
Brilliant Billy joe been watching since the start of his career be nice to see him back
Is this the man who was bullying homeless people in the street ?
Well, where else was he suppose to bully them?
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@@driswright quality 👏 😂
Saunders is one of the best technicians of boxing the Uk has produced. Fair play to all the people in here slating him for not fighting on with a broken eye socket, I’m sure you would have carried on in his position lol
Loved that - excellent - well done to both
Great interview.
Great interview with BJS .. would be great if you can get Amir Khan on or David Haye and Ricky Hatton …. Also please get some Rugby League guests on too Simon
My fav part of interview is when Bill proudly confesses he wanted to box eubank outdoors and Simon like a dad tells him off 😂 an Bill excepts advice 👏🥊🍀