British Boxer Suspended Over Controversial Instructional Video

Billy Joe Saunders’ little attempt at a joke has hit him quite dearly. The British Boxing Board of Control suspended the pugilist for his mock video providing instructions on domestic violence.

Billy Joe Saunders posts controversial video

The Super Middleweight Champion released a video showing men a technique to beat up their wives or girlfriends. The video focused on Saunders using a 2 punch combination to silence women who are talking to much. It received a lot of social media backlash. Promoter Eddie Hearn slammed his client for his video which promotes domestic violence. 

He apologized for the video. He said that he would not condone domestic violence. 

“I would never condone domestic violence and if I saw a man touch a woman I would smash him to pieces myself I have a Daughter and if a man laid a finger on her it would be end well . Apologies if I offended any women stay blessed x”

The apology was not been enough to pacify certain sections. Even the donation of £25,000 was not enough to help HIM escape sanctions. The BBBofC released a statement suspending ‘Superb’s’ license. It read-

“The British Boxing Board of Control having considered comments made by Billy Joe Saunders on social media have suspended the boxer’s licence pending a hearing under the Board’s misconduct regulation, at a time and venue to be confirmed as soon as possible.” 

Not the first time ‘Superb’ has been in trouble

He has a spotless 29-0 record in the ring. The same cannot be said about him while outside the ring. In September 2018, he was fined £ 100,000 after video emerged of him requesting a sex act for drugs. Earlier in March, he prank called an American Airlines claiming his friend had Coronavirus. 

The self-isolation and quarantine period hs bored him. He tried to be funny and provide fans with a laugh. But he may have gone too far. The Coronavirus means that this hearing may not take place for a while. The BBBofC canceled all events in May. ‘Superb’ is all set to face a long wait to find out if the license will be restored in time for his bout against  Canelo Alvarez.