TYSON FURY sent out a classy message to Billy Joe Saunders as he left Texas on a private jet to continue his preparations to fight Anthony Joshua.
The WBC heavyweight champion was there to support close friend Billy Joe Saunders in his fight with pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez.
But it ended in heartbreak for Saunders, who was pulled out after round eight with a suspected broken eye socket.
There was no shame in the defeat and Fury, 32 – who was heading to Miami after training in Vegas – hailed his friend for trying to shock the world.
He posted on social media: “We thank god for everything and everyone around us, after a great week in Texas with @bjsaunders_ we now keep on moving forward in this journey through life, “In God we trust”.
“People love to hate on others willing to chase there (sic) dreams, @bjsaunders_ tried to be great last night!
“It wasn’t his night but at least he had the bottle to follow his dreams & heart Red heart, he will always be my bro Smiling face with sunglasses we go back to 15/16, what a night to remember in #30years dallas.”
With Saunders, 31, now set to take time out after his crushing loss to Canelo, Fury is up next with his unification with Joshua, 31, rumoured to be a done deal for August 14 in Saudi Arabia.
Promoter Eddie Hearn hinted the undisputed title decider could be announced this week before his show in Manchester.
Hearn told Boxing Social: “We thought about making some noise tonight but, I think because of the various broadcasters, it wouldn’t have gone down too well.
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“But I will tell you, it is 100% being announced this week.
“Yes, I’ve said that a few times. I’m going one better than that; by our Manchester show…oh f***** hell I’ve put myself in it now.
“I think I am safe to say that! We had a good meeting with the governing bodies where we confirmed that position to them.
“I’m not going to say too much, but..”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
