Boxer Billy Joe Saunders Arrested for Hare Hunting: Details of the Scandal.

Arrest of the World Champion Boxer

According to The Sun: Until the shocking moment - the two-time world champion boxer Billy Joe Saunders caused a scandal during his arrest by shouting:

“f*** your mother”

towards the police.

The 36-year-old boxer was arrested along with three friends for illegal dog racing.

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Details of the Incident

Saunders, who defeated Chris Eubank Jr. in 2014, addressed the police officers:

“Are you arresting us? Let us go.”

He started to walk away and then asked a female officer:

“Which police car am I getting into, darling?”

When the police asked him to go with them, he became angry and said:

“Let go of my hand.”

The boxer also accused the officers and claimed:

“We were friendly to you, we did nothing.”

He couldn't control himself and called one of the officers

“c***”

, before continuing:

“F*** your mother. Bend over your mother and f*** her, you c***.”

While the officers explained that dog racing is illegal, Saunders turned to another officer and said:

“Shut up, you pr***. F*** you, f*** you, f*** you, f*** you.”

During his arrest in Lincolnshire, he even threatened to use a slingshot against police cars.

Saunders pleaded guilty to illegal entry with dogs and possession of means for hare hunting with dogs.

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Court and Penalty

The court found Saunders guilty and imposed a fine of £3,375, covering the costs of caring for the dogs and court costs. He was banned from keeping dogs for five years and was sentenced to 60 hours of community service.

His friends, 36-year-old Maurice Smith, 54-year-old Noah Stanley, and 26-year-old Noah junior, also pleaded guilty to similar crimes.

According to court documents, the police were called after complaints from witnesses who noticed a group of people in dirty clothing and suspicious behavior.

The police found six individuals in a Mercedes Benz, including two children aged 13 and 16, along with two male dogs.

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The police seized Saunders' phone, which had videos of the races recorded on the day of the incident.

Saunders, who has won world titles in two weight classes, now faces serious consequences for his actions.

Getty The situation with Billy Joe Saunders has caused significant stir in the sports world. Just recently, the boxer achieved success in the ring, and now he is at the center of a major scandal. This incident underscores the importance of adhering to rules and laws even for outstanding athletes. The consequences of such unprofessional behavior can have serious repercussions on his career and reputation.