Billy Joe Saunders Gives Health Update After Suffering Broken Eye Socket Against Canelo Alvarez

Billy Joe Saunders issues the first statement since losing to Canelo Alvarez last weekend inside AT&T Stadium due to suffering what was believed to be a broken orbital bone. Earlier, promoter Eddie Hearn had given a huge update on the British boxer, stating that the former super-middleweight champion has suffered multiple fractures. Hearn also raised his concern on the future of Billy Joe Saunders, and how it will be a while before he makes his comeback.

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Now, Billy Joe Saunders took to social media to address his fans and sent words of encouragement after successful surgery. BJS revealed he suffered a broken eye socket and broken cheekbone in 3 places. Needless to say, the extent of injuries required immediate transfer off Billy Joe Saunder after the fight, where he had to spend the night before undergoing surgery.

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BJS put up a great performance and claimed that he felt Canelo Alvarez “didn’t feel out of my league.” BJS showed huge improvement after the third round and looked to win in the judges’ scorecards. However, the judges’ scorecard revealed a different story with all the judges giving it to Canelo Alvarez. Be that as it may, joe Saunders won the heart of many boxing fans. Despite being criticized by one section of fans for quitting, the extent of the injuries clearly indicates that going in against a power-puncher like Canelo Alvarez with a broken cheekbone and orbital bone was a great decision.

What’s next for Billy Joe Saunders after devastating loss against Canelo Alvarez

Billy Joe Saunders not only avoided further damage but may have saved his boxing career. It will be interesting to see what lies ahead for the British boxer, who suffered the first loss of his professional boxing career last weekend. With the win, Canelo Alvarez is now one step closer to become the undisputed champion of the super-middleweight division.

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Meanwhile, it will be a long road of recovery for Billy Joe Saunders who will look to make a comeback whenever he returns. Looking at the extent of the injuries, it looks like it will be a while before we see the British boxer back in action again.