KSI vs Logan Paul: Billy Joe Saunders sets sights on Canelo Alvarez ahead of US debut

Saunders is eager to make an impact when he makes his American debut in his WBO super-middleweight world title this weekend in Los Angeles

Billy Joe Saunders believes he would be able to conquer Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and is considering moving up to light-heavyweight for a potential mega-fight.

Saunders, who is currently unbeaten, is eager to make an impact when he makes his American debut in his WBO super-middleweight world title this weekend in Los Angeles.

‘Canelo’ ferociously knocked out Sergey Kovalev to claim a world championship in his fourth weight division, and now Saunders wants to be the next to face the Mexican superstar.

Saunders said: “I want Canelo, they keep saying he’s the best. Floyd Mayweather is the only man to beat him, I know I can be the second man to beat him.

“It’d be a very tough challenge but there is something inside of me that I’ve known since the day I turned pro. I knew our paths would cross and I’m 100% sure that I’d beat him.

“I might move up to 175lbs and then I become mandatory to him. He either fights me or vacates.

“Give me a fair playing field and I know I have the beating of him. I do have the lock to undo ‘Canelo’. I’m feeling the best I have, I’m ready to rock and roll, I want these big fights.”

But despite his want to fight ‘Canelo’, the 30 year old Brit is refusing to forget his fast approaching challenge of Marcelo Coceres.

He said: “I’m very excited for my American debut and the chance show the American fans what I’m about. I want to put my name in line for the likes of ‘Canelo’ and ‘GGG’.

“What goes through my head for this weekend is whoever puts in the best performance will steal the show.

“I just need to put on a masterclass display so people say “whose he? Look up his name.” people will remember my name.”