Defeated Spike will bounce back, says trainer Collins

Paschal Collins reckons Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan can return all the stronger from Saturday’s defeat to Billy Joe Saunders in London.

O’Sullivan, unbeaten in 16 fights prior to the Wembley Arena 12-rounder, relinquished his WBO International middleweight belt after an unanimous decision to the English southpaw on Frank Warren’s “Behind Enemy Lines” promotion.

O’Sullivan had been aiming to edge a step closer to a world title tilt with America’s Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin with the 17th victory of his pro career.