BJS is going to get punished. Has no power Canelo will not respect his power either and just move forward. BJS will need to pull a boxing masterclass and be on his bike.
Canelo gets to him around the 9th. Probably a knockout.
Maybe Smith underrated how hard the task would be, I think? His brothers would of known, and sensed 'If he doubted he could win'. When I watched all the interviews with the brothers, I myself could not pick up on anything 'They all thought he could win'.
I think Smith underrated how big of a task it was to beat Alvarez 'He is 6"4 and a big puncher, I honestly think he did not quite understand what he was facing'.
Saunders has sat back and watched Alvarez, he knows what is coming for him. I think he is bothered by Alvarez, and that is why he has prepared so meticulous.
Yes I think this is it for Saunders, I don't really see him as a long reigning champion 'He will most likely empty his tank in this fight'.
If he wins, that could be it 'Who knows'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgcl9qLqX5I
Yeah I get the feeling the Smith camp didn’t see you can either as a true super middleweight and underestimated his ability.
Another thing about Callum Smith is I don’t think he actually loves boxing. His brother Liam last year was saying Callum might retire if he can’t get a big fight. Joe Gallagher has said a few days ago that Smith could retire.
If his brother was already thinking it last year, It’s not out of the question that he took the fight at five weeks notice for money with retirement in his mind. He wouldn’t beat Canelo anyway but that’s not the point.
For all BJS flaws and lack of dedication in his time, Boxing is clearly in his blood and background. He’s been doing it since age 5. A few weeks ago he put on his Instagram story a video of him in an actual fight in a ring when he was 5. I don’t think he would ever get beaten easily and not leave it in the ring. I just don’t think he’s made like that.
Callum Smith never believed he could win
He took fight at five weeks notice for the money
Have you watch that DAZN interview with Saunders? He talks about how you can’t go into a fight with Canelo with five weeks preparation like Smith, not physically but mentally.
That they will fly you over and before you know it you are running around doing media and then in the ring and you haven’t had time to really prepare for the fight.
Smith took the opportunity because he may never get it again. He would never beat Canelo anyway but I don’t believe he really felt he could, not deep down. It was a big payday and try his luck why he’s at it.
saunders is there to win, make no mistake about that.
Maybe Smith underrated how hard the task would be, I think? His brothers would of known, and sensed 'If he doubted he could win'. When I watched all the interviews with the brothers, I myself could not pick up on anything 'They all thought he could win'.
I think Smith underrated how big of a task it was to beat Alvarez 'He is 6"4 and a big puncher, I honestly think he did not quite understand what he was facing'.
Saunders has sat back and watched Alvarez, he knows what is coming for him. I think he is bothered by Alvarez, and that is why he has prepared so meticulous.
Yes I think this is it for Saunders, I don't really see him as a long reigning champion 'He will most likely empty his tank in this fight'.
If he wins, that could be it 'Who knows'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgcl9qLqX5I
For me this fight is not about, can Billy Joe Saunders win?
It is about 'Can Canelo Alvarez teach billy Joe Saunders how to lose?' When you face undefeated professional fighters who are champions in their own right, that is what you have to do.
I personally think Alvarez will win, I can envision Saunders winning a few rounds then dropping off and becoming too static.
But I will state this? I think Saunders will empty his tank in this fight, and leave it all in the ring.
I thought Calum Smith could of done better vs Alvarez, at-least implemented a better game plan 'It was a terrible game plan, for such a fighter of his stature'.
Callum Smith never believed he could win
He took fight at five weeks notice for the money
Have you watch that DAZN interview with Saunders? He talks about how you can’t go into a fight with Canelo with five weeks preparation like Smith, not physically but mentally.
That they will fly you over and before you know it you are running around doing media and then in the ring and you haven’t had time to really prepare for the fight.
Smith took the opportunity because he may never get it again. He would never beat Canelo anyway but I don’t believe he really felt he could, not deep down. It was a big payday and try his luck why he’s at it.
saunders is there to win, make no mistake about that.
For me this fight is not about, can Billy Joe Saunders win?
It is about 'Can Canelo Alvarez teach billy Joe Saunders how to lose?' When you face undefeated professional fighters who are champions in their own right, that is what you have to do.
I personally think Alvarez will win, I can envision Saunders winning a few rounds then dropping off and becoming too static.
But I will state this? I think Saunders will empty his tank in this fight, and leave it all in the ring.
I thought Calum Smith could of done better vs Alvarez, at-least implemented a better game plan 'It was a terrible game plan, for such a fighter of his stature'.
He's just trying to get under Canelo's skin a bit, put him off his game. Will it work? Probably not, but no harm in trying and building up a bit of controvosy.
Both boxers have been trending all day on social media, & people are crying about BJS sacking off the media day, but this stunt has probably helped to sell more PPVs than any media obligations.
Exactly.
Plus like I said it’s not really about trying to rattle Canelo. Saunders said last year before the Smith and Canelo fight that he won’t be running around all week doing media when he has the fight.
It’s just about him putting his power into his own hands rather than running around to someone else’s tune. I’m glad he’s stuck to his guns on that, I think it’s easy to turn up to these big events and get caught up in it and act out of character or starstruck by the event.
He’s making it into the Saunders show today. It won’t rattle Canelo but It’ll keep Saunders where he wants to be.
Exactly. Saunders and his team obviously know they’re not getting a 24ft ring, who fights in one of them? Maybe AJ v Ruiz. That looked like a swimming pool size thing.
part of me thinks it’s Billy making out like he’s going to run in the fight.
it’s all nonsense. I like getting involved in the back and forth for fun but it’s nothing more than contrived drama
He's just trying to get under Canelo's skin a bit, put him off his game. Will it work? Probably not, but no harm in trying and building up a bit of controvosy.
Both boxers have been trending all day on social media, & people are crying about BJS sacking off the media day, but this stunt has probably helped to sell more PPVs than any media obligations.
The fight is back on. Dazn just posted a video of BJS saying the Ring was no longer an issue. As I thought, a little gamesmanship. No harm in that.
Billy was being sarcastic. I don’t know if they showed the full video. He put on his Instagram story a video of Canelo saying he doesn’t care what size the ring is, And then Billy said the ring size is sorted, Obviously in a sarcastic way because Canelo said he doesn’t care what size the ring is.
edit: yeah as I thought, I just watched it. They have only taken part of the posts and made it seem out of context for viewers. Watch his Instagram stories for full context and you can see he’s being sarcastic.
Exactly, it's just some standard fight week drama and people on here started losing their f***ing minds lol.
Exactly. Saunders and his team obviously know they’re not getting a 24ft ring, who fights in one of them? Maybe AJ v Ruiz. That looked like a swimming pool size thing.
part of me thinks it’s Billy making out like he’s going to run in the fight.
it’s all nonsense. I like getting involved in the back and forth for fun but it’s nothing more than contrived drama
The fight is back on. Dazn just posted a video of BJS saying the Ring was no longer an issue. As I thought, a little gamesmanship. No harm in that.
Exactly, it's just some standard fight week drama and people on here started losing their f***ing minds lol.
The fight is back on. Dazn just posted a video of BJS saying the Ring was no longer an issue. As I thought, a little gamesmanship. No harm in that.
What size is the ring going to be?