Saunders defends his British and Commonwealth middleweight titles – and a 16-fight unbeaten professional record – against Hall at Bethnal Green’s York Hall on March 21.
The 23-year-old will look for his fifth victory at the famed East London venue against 28-year-old Hall (25-6, 16 KOs) but will spend his spare time between training sessions relaxing in his own trademark manner.
“I’ll be riding and racing up the A4141 next Sunday (on a horse and trap),” Saunders said at the face-to-face press conference in nearby Cheshunt. “I get someone to train my horse.
“It’s our background in the gypsy community, it’s our culture so I like to keep it going.”
Though Saunders is proud of his roots, he is eager not to be typecast after he began to develop a nationwide following after being a part of Team GB at the 2008 Beijing Games and then making a bright start as a pro.
He added: “It’s not just for them, I’m doing this for everybody. It’s nice to be able to put a performance on and treat everyone to a good night.”
Victory over Hall is important for Saunders if he is to stake a claim later in the year for a world title opportunity.
“I’m in this game to be world champion and this is a step on the way to that,” he explained.
“I’ve got to take every fight one by one - I’ve just not got to underestimate anyone and do a job and see what I’ve got at that level.
“In my last fight (a points victory over Nick Blackwell at the ExCeL) I was pleased I got through the 12 rounds.
“There were a few adjustments I could have made to my performance, but at the York Hall on the 21st March you’ll see those adjustments, and I’ll put them into action against Hall.”
