Billy Joe Saunders v Martin Murray: fight prediction, free tips & TV details

Free boxing tips, predictions, best bets and analysis for the WBO world super-middleweight fight between Billy Joe Saunders and Martin Murray on Friday.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Arena, 7pm Friday

Best bets

Billy Joe Saunders to win by stoppage
2pt 5-2 bet365, Betfred

Fight preview

Billy Joe Saunders defends his WBO super-middleweight title against Martin Murray at Wembley Arena on Friday as he looks to set up some big-money fights next year.

Saunders isn’t expected to have many problems getting past Murray, with the Hatfield hitter rated a 1-20 shot.

That looks to be a fair estimate of how the fight will pan out but there could be a bit of value in the method-of-victory market.

The records and styles of the fighters suggests that this fight will go the distance.

However, Murray is 39 and this fight comes late in his career. The St Helens man has been involved in some ding-dong battles down the years and you have to wonder how much punch resistance is left.

Saunders doesn't carry stunning one-punch power, as his 14 knockout wins from 29 fights suggests, but he has the skills, movement and variety to overwhelm Murray.

He is a top-level operator and he should now be reaching the peak of his career. Saunders has looked well drilled in training for this fight and he's likely to want to put on a good show.

A points victory for Saunders is the most likely outcome but quotes of 5-2 about a stoppage win look too big.

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