Middleweight title fight postponed after Saunders injures hand

The WBO Middleweight title fight between champion Billy Joe Saunders and fellow Englishmen Martin Murray has been postponed after Saunders injured his hand.

The bout was due to take place on 14 April at London’s O2 Arena. It has now been rescheduled at the same venue for 23 June.

Saunders, 28, said: "I'm gutted for Martin and I'm gutted for the fans. I felt my hand go during a session this week and sought medical advice immediately.

"We've been left with no choice."

"This is an extremely tough sport and these things can happen. It is vital that I'm firing on all cylinders heading into this fight but for now it's all about recovering properly and focusing on the new 23 June date."

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