The former middleweight ruler was on the verge of securing a mega fight with Mexican pound for pound icon Saul Canelo Alvarez earlier this year before the pandemic Saunders vs Murray Fight Game  turned the sporting world on its head and scuppered his shot at greatness. Four time world title challenger Murray stands in the way of unification fights for Saunders and the St Helens man is more determined than ever to finally land a world title of his own and put his rivalry with Saunders to bed after their scheduled meeting in 2018 fell through twice.