Billy Joe Saunders (28-0, 13 KOs) will make the first defence of his WBO Super-Middleweight World title against undefeated Argentinian Marcelo Esteban Coceres (28-0-1, 15 KOs) on the KSI vs. Logan Paul 2 show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday November 9, live on DAZN in the US and Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.
“I’m really looking forward to fighting in LA and making my professional American debut and my first fight under the Matchroom umbrella on DAZN and Sky Sports,” said Saunders. “Marcelo Esteban Coceres is a tough, world-class operator, an unbeaten fighter and I certainly feel the pressure to outperform him and look good on such a massive platform. Training is going very well, I just have to stay focused and get the job done.”
Very soft opposition for BJS. Coceres has never fought outside of Argentina (+ one meaningless fight in Uruguay), and he hasn’t beaten any recognizable name yet.
It seems that fighting the weakest undefeated boxer available has become a new fashion.
Although both fighters have about the same amount of pro fights, BJS’s last ten opponents were about 2-3 classes above Coceres’ opponents.
I can’t see this fight go the distance. BJS should win within 8 rounds, by KO or a landslide UD. Everything else would be a huge surprise and upset.
And this is for a world title? Coceres’ record is littered with fighters I’ve never heard of and boxrec rank him at #42.
And it’s PPV!….how can I subscribe?
I wish people would stop buying PPV’s and start boycotting this BS
Folks seem to not be fans of Saunders but the man can box! Certainly well enough to not be on the undercard of two YouTubers. Has DAZN no shame? Devin Haney is also on the undercard. Even if I were a journeyman hillbilly from the Ozarks fightin’ for moonshine I would be offended fighting on the undercard of these two jokers. I thought the hype sourrounding Mayweather-Mcgregor was bad enough but this mockery takes it to a whole new level! I don’t know these payasos( I kinda heard of the white one) and I don’t have the slightest curiosity about this fight. I gotta admit though, my interest was piqued about The Biebs taking on Tom Cruise!
Kris, well said on your comments….I agree…..
Technically it’s DAZN. So no PPV. If you have DAZN it’s 20$a month. But yes this whole show is garbage.
Oh my goodness (cringing) watching Saunders fight is about as exciting as watching paint dry! I guarantee a 12 round boreathon!
…..and Callum haters accuse him of ducking this pikey. At least Callum’s soft touches are former world champions or number one contender mandatories. Saunders is trash.
Again shows your lack of knowledge.
One minute you’re on the verge of a career defining fight where a win would setup opportunities to move onto the p4p list… next minute you’re fighting on the undercard of two guys with youtube stations
I am a fan of BJS… but Coceres who??
Saunders has exceptional footwork and lateral movement for a boxer. Saunders is one of those type of fighters that could frustrate any opponent with his odd angles and movement. He may not be a great crowd pleaser, but he can deliver a unique package of his own in the ring for wins.