Billy Joe Saunders v Canelo Alvarez

I thought Lemieux was a lot better than he was tbh. I remember my friend telling me Saunders would box rings around him. I should’ve listened...😂 We’ll i get that but Lemieux does have that one punch equalizer Wasn’t a bad bet cause all it would take is one shot , obviously if he could get to him And I’m not one to make excuses but I really do believe that the weight and an injury were the reason why Lemieux never even came close to getting him Or maybe it was just a chitty night lol

Hope Canelo has his lunchbox and book bag ready cuz Saunders is gonna take him to school!

I knew Canelo would fight him next because he looked so lousy scoring his come from behind KO over a guy not even ranked in the top 40 in the world by boxrec. He owns a world title Canelo will almost certainly take from him in my opinion. I know he is a UK fighter and you like him but I just don't think he has been impressive in the past two years since he beat Lemieux in a good win. Canelo is at or near the top of all the top 10 pfp best lists but Saunders is not on anyone's top 10 pfp list. Pretty much agree with all this. I am from the UK but can't see BJS winning this at all. Maybe if he had stayed in the gym and worked and worked after the Lemieux fight he could've stayed sharp and made this a contest, but meh, that's history and so will he be once Canelo batters him.

Respect to Canelo if he takes it, because Saunders has the style to make him look bad. Canelo doesn’t need anyone to make money, and could’ve picked easier fights. I believe a motivated saunders will be a nightmare for anyone. These are the two best takes on this fight, I think. It looks like Canelo is doing what he can in terms of finding meaningful opponents that will garner respect (because even if Canelo lost, he'd be losing to a strong fighter, not some bum) and secure a legacy (by clearing out the field). And a fight like this will stretch Saunders. Seeing how he responds to it will be a real litmus test for him. Good all around for boxing, from the sound of it.

I'll be rooting for BJS, but I think Canelo wins quite comfortably.

Well bj did say if he looked bad canelo would fight him .....prolly more an excuse for looking bad than anything but he knew what he was talking about somewhat lol

- -BJ before Androgynous...priceless.

Wouldn’t be so sure about that My thinking of Lemieux vs Blow Job Saunders was kind of like my thinking of Smith vs Hart but I did lose money on the ko I thought Lemieux was a lot better than he was tbh. I remember my friend telling me Saunders would box rings around him. I should’ve listened...😂

I picked Lemieux also😂😂 He won me some money back vs Spike though. I remember Canelo by KO was 8/15 vs Khan so based on that hopefully we get a price considerably above even money. Wouldn’t be so sure about that My thinking of Lemieux vs Blow Job Saunders was kind of like my thinking of Smith vs Hart but I did lose money on the ko

I was just thinking the same thing But I don’t think the odds will be that good , I doubt it I thought Lemieux would catch him But never did I think he’s anywh close to great Fugh me I picked Lemieux also😂😂 He won me some money back vs Spike though. I remember Canelo by KO was 8/15 vs Khan so based on that hopefully we get a price considerably above even money.

If the oddsmakers over here treat BJS favourably which they tend to do with home fighters, I’m gonna put a large stake on Canelo via stoppage. I was just thinking the same thing But I don’t think the odds will be that good , I doubt it Lemieux’s style and lack of fundamentals made Saunders look a whole lot better than he actually is IMO. He’s a good fighter but not a great one. I thought Lemieux would catch him But never did I think he’s anywh close to great Fugh me

Iam glad Billy is finally getting his dream fight though.Has wanted this fight for a long time.Unlike some fighters that are padded up with artificial records I think Billy is a genuine boxing man with ability and I think he will put in a good performance. Hence some fighters rise to the occasion and I think Billy is one of them. Saunders has been unlucky. He signed to fight GGG at EXPO ‘17, GGG’s team didn’t sign their half because they waited for the Canelo fight. BJS even showed his messages to Tom Loeffler asking him to send the contract back. Also it’s good he moved to Hearn. Warren never much ability to land huge fights for his fighters anymore. Fury gets his fights because he’s Fury, or maybe like Liam Smith v Canelo but that wasn’t Warren’s work, he was handpicked by Canelo. Saunders get’s a lot of flack for his resume, but truthfully although he doesn’t have elite names, he’s beaten some very solid world level fighters like Lemiuex, Andy Lee, Eubank, Ryder, Monroe etc.. I’m a GGG fan and pre the jacobs fight, his resume was really no better than BJS resume right now, about similar. I believe a motivated saunders will be a nightmare for anyone. There’s only about a year difference in age between him and Canelo which is a good thing. They should both be in their prime

Billy has been very guarded about saying it’s done. Only saying there’s talks but he doesn’t know much. But we know that’s basically how it goes with Canelo & Golden Boy, they do the announcements. I’m pretty sure it’s on though. BJS is already training in Dubai, like he knows something. He’s also been talking about bringing Jimmy Tibbs into the team, he used to work with him and wants him there now to “Give something back” he said, which means he’s probably expecting a big payday..Iam glad Billy is finally getting his dream fight though.Has wanted this fight for a long time.Unlike some fighters that are padded up with artificial records I think Billy is a genuine boxing man with ability and I think he will put in a good performance. Hence some fighters rise to the occasion and I think Billy is one of them.

I think it’s a good fight. Certainly Canelo’s trickiest fight in terms of style since Lara, maybe even more difficult because Billy is just as tricky on his day, but also a bigger man. I think this is a real fight. Saunders can be hit and miss against poor opponents, but he’ll be up for this and styles make fights. The truth is, if you had to pick a style that Canelo may struggle with, you would probably look at a very slippery southpaw with fast hands, great feet and also a strong unit at the weight. Respect to Canelo if he takes it, because Saunders has the style to make him look bad. Canelo doesn’t need anyone to make money, and could’ve picked easier fights.

First fight in a long time I'll be rooting for Canelo. Last time I actively rooted for Canelo was against Khan. Hopefully he lays BJS out flat just the same.

Billy has been very guarded about saying it’s done. Only saying there’s talks but he doesn’t know much. But we know that’s basically how it goes with Canelo & Golden Boy, they do the announcements. I’m pretty sure it’s on though. BJS is already training in Dubai, like he knows something. He’s also been talking about bringing Jimmy Tibbs into the team, he used to work with him and wants him there now to “Give something back” he said, which means he’s probably expecting a big payday..

But the gap between BJS and Canelo has gotten wider in recent years, Canelo's offence has improved so that I'm not so sure BJS is such a hard style matchup. Canelo lands some smart eye-catching shots in the early rounds and then BJS has to play catch up which is really not his style. BJS is hard to pin down, catch clean but I think he goes behind early and stays that wayBilly Joe as even Canelo has admitted is a tricky fighter and Canelo respects him a fighter .I think Canelo will have his work cut out and maybe apart from the Golovkin fight will have his toughest fight for quite some while? Damn times have changed three fights ago a LOT of ppl on this site were saying Saunders SCHOOLS Canelo and boxes his ears off. Now it's silence....Thats sports for you.I think the true lovers of the sport though can appreciate a true fighter/technician when they one though.Hence ability never dies. First fight in a long time I'll be rooting for Canelo.You have to give respect to Billy Joe as a fighter though.He's done some naughty things but everyone within reason deserves forgiveness. Definitely going to be a fight to watch! I would suspect Canelo for the win, but not an easy win. I'm pretty pleased with how 2020 is shaing up so far! And if I may, let me toss out a question here: how do you rate Saunders in relation to Canelo's 2019 opponents, Kovalez and Jacobs?I think its a tougher fight than the Kovalez fight given his age.I cant comment that much on Jacobs as I havent seen enough of him fight but by the sounds of it is a decent boxer and looks stronger than Billy but Billy has the better boxing ability? .Tough call to make.

Definitely going to be a fight to watch! I would suspect Canelo for the win, but not an easy win. I'm pretty pleased with how 2020 is shaing up so far! And if I may, let me toss out a question here: how do you rate Saunders in relation to Canelo's 2019 opponents, Kovalez and Jacobs?

Damn times have changed three fights ago a LOT of ppl on this site were saying Saunders SCHOOLS Canelo and boxes his ears off. Now it's silence.... Feck it I'll weigh in and say that Saunders will give Clenelo a good run for his money The big issue for me is that Ca$hnelo has been taught in the ways of hustling by the likes of other greasers like Mayweather and the Kitchen Utensil guy. He will take every advantage he can get. When you're up against people like this, it's difficult to win. Dammit, I'm no conspiracy theorist but we saw what happened in the first GGG fight. It will be impossible for Saunders to win a decision, and that's the only way he can win, since Canella has such a solid chin Saunders was brought up proper. Jimmy Tibbs brought him on well, and he knows his trade. I can't see Saunders quitting, and he will definitely be up for the fight. It is what it is, though, to get a split decision, he'd need to win 12 rounds

First fight in a long time I'll be rooting for Canelo.