Chris Eubank style. In boxing circles he enjoyed even less popularity, having once referred to the sport as a 'mug's game' on national television (This was a selective quote – Eubank had actually been discussing the seedier side of the sport, such as the beatings taken by journeyman fighters for small sums of money, or boxers that were lied to and ripped off by promoters). Now the holder of a second title, Eubank relinquished his middleweight title and concentrated on defending his new crown at the higher weight of . After the Watson tragedy Eubank never again showed any desire to knock
Chris Saunders (boxer) Chris Saunders (boxer) Chris Saunders (born 15 August 1969) is a British former boxer who was British welterweight champion between 1995 and 1996. Born in Barnsley, Saunders made his professional debut in February 1990 with a points win over Malcolm Melvin. He suffered his first defeat nine months later when Ross Hale took a six-round points decision. In February 1992 he unsuccessfully challenged for the BBBofC Central Area super lightweight title. He moved up to welterweight, and after inflicting the first defeat of Kevin Lueshing's career in March 1994 he beat Jose Varela three months later. After further wins over