Boxer Billy Joe Saunders qualifies for Beijing Olympics

Billy Joe Saunders became Great Britain’s seventh boxer to qualify for the Beijing Olympics. Saunders family has a long history in boxing with his father and grandfather who were bare-knuckle fighters.

Saunders beat Slovakia’s Pavol Hlavacka 20-10 in Pescara, Italy.

“It feels amazing,” Saunders said. “It’s an honour going to Beijing as part of such a great squad.”

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Posted by Mike 7 years ago

filed under: Boxing, Great Britain (United Kingdom)

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