Warren confirms Lee Vs Saunders postponed ‘again’ – New date announced ‘soon’
FRANK WARREN confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that the Andy Lee Vs Billy Joe Saunders World Title fight on October 10th has been postponed for a second time.
Challenger Saunders has received a cut on his eye in sparring and will not be able to compete on October 10th as planned.
Promoter Warren put out the following tweets to confirm the postponement and state that a new date for the much anticipated bout will be announced soon.
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Unfortunately Billy Joe Saunders has received a bad cut in sparring and will not be ready for Oct10 for his World title fight with Andy Lee
— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) September 1, 2015
We apologise for this change,but it is completely unavoidable.The cut means BJShas to await specialist advice on when he can resume training
— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) September 1, 2015
The Oct10 show will still go ahead with the two world title fights and we are working hard to replace the fight with another major fight
— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) September 1, 2015
Anyone wishing to get a refund and not attend the still stacked card on Oct10 can get one from their original point of purchase
— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) September 1, 2015
Apologies to the fans for the inconvenience, Oct10 will still be a massive show. And we’ll announce a new date for Lee v Saunders very soon
— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) September 1, 2015