Andy Lee vs Billy Joe Saunders: WBO middleweight title press conference live

Follow all of the latest as the contest is announced

James Orr
Monday 17 August 2015 08:31 EDT
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Andy Lee celebrates his world title triumph
Andy Lee celebrates his world title triumph (GETTY IMAGES)

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Andy Lee will defend his WBO middleweight title against Billy Joe Saunders on October 10 in Manchester. Follow today's press conference from live below.

The stream is set to begin at 1.25pm. Two other world title bouts will be announced for the card.

Lee won the world title with a sixth-round knockout of Matt Korobov back in December 2014.

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