BJS beat Eubank Jr by split decision when they first met in 2014

Chris Eubank Jr has declared that he wants to rematch Billy Joe Saunders, as they approach the five-year anniversary of their first fight.

The UK rivals met for the British middleweight title back in November 2014, with BJS coming out on top by virtue of a close, split decision.

Getty 3 Chris Eubank Jr retired James DeGale in February

Now, with both men up at super-middleweight and coming off notable victories, Eubank Jr believes the time is right to meet again.

“He’s not a likeable guy,” the Brighton man told StarSport.

“He’s done a lot of bad things. He’s a drug cheat… there are these viral videos of him taking advantage of vulnerable people. He’s a bad guy and he’s paid the price for it.

“I want the rematch to happen now that he’s got the belt, a belt that I don’t feel he deserved.”

GETTY 3 Billy Joe Saunders is the WBO super-middleweight world champion

Last time out, Saunders defeated Shefat Isufi to claim the vacant WBO 168lbs world title. Meanwhile, Eubank Jr outpointed James DeGale to claim the lesser-recognised IBO belt.

Chris believes Billy Joe’s failed drugs test, which caused him to vacate his old middleweight belt last year, should have kept him out of the running for longer than it did.

However as he was never prevented from fighting in the UK, Saunders was quickly back in action and claimed his new crown in May.

Eubank Jr insisted: “He is a drug cheat, so for him to be able to fight for a world title in his second fight back is disgraceful in my opinion.

“But he’s got the belt, so that means he’s back on the radar for me. If that fight can be made, I’m all for it.”

Getty 3 A second fight between Eubank Jr and Saunders would generate big numbers in the UK

The 29-year-old concluded by reflecting on their first meeting and making a prediction for a second clash.

“The fact I only started the fight halfway through and it was still a split decision, that says it all really.

“Since then, I’ve never ever done that again because I’ve learned from my mistake.

“I’m a seasoned pro now, I know what to do. I know what I am, I know what he is and I know I’d destroy him in the rematch.”

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