Billy Joe Saunders will face Andy Lee at the Munster Rugby’s stadium, Thomond Park in Limerick on the 19th of September, live on BoxNation.
Lee will make his first defence of the WBO World middleweight title in his hometown – he won with a thrilling sixth round stoppage of Matt Korobov in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Although he battled American Peter Quillin to a draw in April, the belt was not on the line as Quillin didn’t make weight.
Talking about his mandatory fight, Lee added:
“Mine and Billy’s upbringing and the pride we bring into the ring is why we have been so successful”
“We’re men’s men who come from a travellers’ background and we can’t let anyone beat us. Whoever wins will be the hero and, unfortunately, whoever loses, won’t be shamed, but will be known as the loser
“Billy is the mandatory challenger and I had to fight him, there was no way I was ever going to avoid him, I’m too proud
“I’ve worked too hard to win this title and I don’t intend on giving it up and it was important for me to defend my title.”
Tickets for the event are available now from Eventim on 0844 249 1000 and eventim.co.uk or ticketmaster.ie – 0818719300 or INT – 00353-1456 9569 and ticketmaster.ie
