Chris Eubank Jr's rematch with Billy Joe Saunders called off after failed negotiations

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Chris Eubank's rematch with Billy Joe Saunders for the WBO crown has been called off.

Even though talks are ongoing, nothing has been signed by either side and there will now not be enough time for the fight to be promoted properly.

Eubank lost on points to Saunders in November, but has since said that he believes he is the bigger name in the fight, saying: "Saunders has to realise that I actually hold the WBA interim world title belt so that puts me above him, regardless of his close points decision over me.

Frank Warren, the promoter, has already criticised Eubank's father, Chris Eubank Sr, for the failure to advance negotiations.

"What Senior doesn't get is that his son lost to Billy Joe," Warren said. "Bill doesn't have to give Eubank a rematch. It's the old man, he's a complete imbecile."