HBO considering picking up Lee/Saunders

They should. This will be entertaining. The thing that makes this interesting is they're both from the Gypsy/Traveller community, whatever you wan't to call it. That might not mean much for people in the USA, but in the UK it means both guys will have their communities there at the fight and there's a lot of pride at stake, both guys will be desperate not to lose this one. The family and community pride in their culture is based on bareknuckle fighting with arranged fights to settle any dispute. This isn't just two boxers in a boxing match, it goes well beyond that.

Quillin has like no defense but he could catch Jacobs if Jacobs fights aggressively to take advantage of that. Lee is alright and has some pop but he just never really impresses me and I think Suanders is the worst of the lot although he could end up starting fast as Lee may let that happen before finally breaking him down. Neither of those fights really excite me though because while the winner would be in decent position they would still be heavy underdogs against the man in the division. I think Quillin is going to land that left hook and knock Jacobs out

Forget GGG for a sec, this should be a fun evenly matched fight. Glad you guys get the chance to see it

I think it said these fights were added to HBO Latino, so still a double header...but the Lee fight could still be shown on delay http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/14007022/gabriel-rosado-joshua-clottey-2-added-hbo-boxing-dark-card Makes no sense though to run it against their own fights... so I would guess live showing

Quillin Jacobs could turn out to be an entertaining fight. I just think both will land early and then it will get tentative. Think Lee vs Saunders will have more action. Both fights could end up sh*tting the bed Quillin has like no defense but he could catch Jacobs if Jacobs fights aggressively to take advantage of that. Lee is alright and has some pop but he just never really impresses me and I think Suanders is the worst of the lot although he could end up starting fast as Lee may let that happen before finally breaking him down. Neither of those fights really excite me though because while the winner would be in decent position they would still be heavy underdogs against the man in the division.

It is not like Lee and Suanders are world beaters or all that exciting either. It is pretty much a push, decent enough fights that serve a purpose in clearing up the 2nd tier middleweights but I don't expect great things out of any of those 4 guys. Quillin Jacobs could turn out to be an entertaining fight. I just think both will land early and then it will get tentative. Think Lee vs Saunders will have more action. Both fights could end up sh*tting the bed

You openly cheering for the Cotto Canelo winner to duck GGG? Naw man I want giggi to fight cotto. But giggi has to give a little with the weight let's make the fight happen big $ agree to the weight

I think it will be a better fight than watching Quillin n Jacobs circle and feint for 8 or 9 rounds until Jacobs gets stopped It is not like Lee and Suanders are world beaters or all that exciting either. It is pretty much a push, decent enough fights that serve a purpose in clearing up the 2nd tier middleweights but I don't expect great things out of any of those 4 guys.

People always like to discredit Lee with the Chavez loss, but completely leave out he was well over 180lbs in the ring vs Andy and hadn't taken a drug test because they were in Texas. Even then, Andy was stopped on his feet by Lawrence Cole after Andy had been completely outboxing Chavez and nailing him with the same shots that stopped Korobov and dropped Quillin. They say he was 190 and fully roided out. And the ring was super soft, total shady b.s. There was also shady stuff over JCC's gloves. Manny Stewart wanted them weighed to prove they werer 10 oz because they were custom and the Texas commission refused to make Julio and Roach prove they were 10's. Could have had on 8oz gloves for all we know. Weight, drug testing and gloves were all corrupt aspects to that fight. http://www.badlefthook.com/2012/6/15/3090226/chavez-vs-lee-fighters-make-weight-controversy-over-gloves-hbo-boxing-news I like Lee a lot. Was very disappointed in his performance against Quillin. Wouldn't mind him getting a payday against GGG but that isn't exactly a good fight. They're both counter punchers an d neither is comfortable leading it should have been expected. Saunders said (min 3:50) that he is going to fight , but he just ask for the $$$. ("...if the money is right..") lets see what happens... And before this when asked whether he would unify if he won a title BJ said he wouldn't fight Golovkin for at least 2 or 3 years and planned on just defending it at home. This interview you posted was him being asked on account of previous remarks , BJ was backtracking since nobody wants to hear that you're going to be a protected champion. That's why the public shaming and pressure is necessary this video is evidence of it's effectiveness.

The sooner Golovkin unifies the sooner he moves up. It's a get it over with thing. Correct Just like Ward's tune ups

That cool and not a great fight but it makes sense for them to pick it up. I think it will be a better fight than watching Quillin n Jacobs circle and feint for 8 or 9 rounds until Jacobs gets stopped

Christ....are people actually excited at the prospect of Golovkin fighting either of these guys? The sooner Golovkin unifies the sooner he moves up. It's a get it over with thing.

Hopefully lee faces the canelo cotto winner that would he 10x better You openly cheering for the Cotto Canelo winner to duck GGG?

Chavez Jr Was a damn light heavyweight in that fight, and IMO was probably on something. Chavez has never looked that good his whole career, not to mention he walked through Lee's left cross like it was nothing. And I have never seen anyone take Lee's cross like that. I'd say Chavez Jr was heavier than LHW that night. Also isn't that one of the times he skipped out on post fight drug test?

Saunders already said he won't but at least people will know who he is and that he's ducking so he'll be publicly shamed. Lee will but fighting the Quillin/Jacobs winner is another possibility so HBO airing it to help secure a GGG fight is a smart move. Woah woah woah. You forgetting about Eubank Jr. He's supposed to be in an eliminator for the Jacobs v Quillin winner

Christ....are people actually excited at the prospect of Golovkin fighting either of these guys? Not really...I would be more happy for Lee than excited to see him get GGG. I don't think it ends well for him but he has an equalizer at least. We know BJS wants no part of GGG, so in the case that he wins... I would be looking forward to seeing Saunders/Eubank II on HBO soon. Maybe on a GGG card or something, help add some new elements ot the division .

Christ....are people actually excited at the prospect of Golovkin fighting either of these guys? I would be more happy for Lee than excited to see him get GGG We know BJS wants no part of GGG, so in the case that he wins... I would be looking forward to seeing Saunders/Eubank II on HBO soon. Maybe on a GGG card or something, help add some new elements ot the division .

Hell yeah pick it up... Even if it's on hbo2,,, If hbo wants to be the premier channel for boxing, then it needs international fights.. I love to watch international fights, there production is 10x better. It just looks better on tv. I also love the white canvas which we never use in this country. Fans are also a lot more respectful and seem to be more invested in there favorite fighters.

Is there a stat I am unaware of in boxing where a KO counts less then a win if you're getting outboxed in the fight prior to it? I mean I guess it doesn't matter in the long run, but you can see Andy Lee's limitations in both these fights. He was outboxed by guys that had never proved themselves, and he ended both with a great punch. But i'm absolutely sure GGG would withstand that, and with his power, would have Lee out before either of these guys. It's a predictable fight, and nobody wants to see that. That's the thing, Gennady is too good for 160. Every single fight there he is a comfortable favorite. Boxing is about risks, isn't it?

Hell yeah pick it up... Even if it's on hbo2,,, If hbo wants to be the premier channel for boxing, then it needs international fights.. Boxing is worldwide, and hbo needs to recognize this... Fight fans are interested in these type fights... Just how we were interested last year in fury-chisora or groves-froch.. Hbo's goal should be broadcasting the most interesting fights and not just North American fights.. Plus, Saunders-lee Winner is in line for a Golovkin fight, so it makes sense for hbo to broadcast lee-Saunders