Billy Joe Saunders calls out Chris Eubank Jr for rematch at super-middleweight after James DeGale win
The 29-year-old claimed the vacant IBO super-middleweight belt after putting in a career-best performance
CHRIS EUBANK JR has been called out by British rival Billy Joe Saunders following his impressive win against two-time world champion James DeGale.
Next Gen dropped the 2008 Olympic gold medallist twice en route to a unanimous decision at the 02 Arena to get his career back on track, and all-but retire Chunky.
The 29-year-old claimed the vacant IBO super-middleweight belt after putting in a career-best performance.
And his dazzling display caught the eye of former WBO middleweight champ Saunders, who is looking to challenge the Brighton-based boxer once again.
Eubank Jr suffered the first defeat of his professional career at the hands of the southpaw in 2014, as he lost a split decison with the British, Commonwealth and European titles on the line.
Taking to social media immediately after the fight last night, Saunders tweeted: "I would love to play a game of boxing with Chris Eubank Jr.";
Saunders has now jumped up to 168lbs after he vacated his WBO strap after testing positive for the banned substance oxilofrine ahead of his defence against Demetrius Andrade in October.
He will face Shefat Isufi at Wembley Arena on April 13 as he sets his sights on becoming a two-weight world champ.
Speaking to , Eubank Jr lambasted the Arsenal fan, and claimed he doesn't deserve to face him next.
He said: "He’s a drug cheat, so I’m not looking at him first and foremost. I don’t think he deserves it.
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“There are other great names out there, in the middleweight division also.
"There is nobody that I wouldn’t fight, I’m here to collect the belts and become world champion in either division. So whatever is put in front of me, I’m going to take.”
However in his post-fight press conference, Eubank Jr stated he is open for a rematch with Saunders in the nearby future.
He told reporters: "Absolutely, we’ve got a lot of history. He has been caught doing drugs , I can’t condone that.
“I look at that and think does he deserve it?
“But the rivalry we have, it’s tough not to want that fight. I’d be open to."