Comments Thread For: Billy Joe Saunders, Father Raising Hell Over Ring Size For Canelo Fight

[Jab jab boom]

...unlike Floyd of course who made sure that his opponents had every possible advantage...and so on.

is this article about Floyd? Is Floyd an active fighter? Why is Canelo’s fans first defense to say , but what about Floyd? That’s irrelevant to this scenario. Try and keep up.

[James Hunt]

Typical *****s. Our gypsies are the same.

[Stuntman Mike]

Billy should watch out canelo may try the spongey ring like wladimir tried for the fury fight

[#1PaperChamp]

Canelo has had every diva-like demand, in a UNIFICATION fight, against a fellow champion, accepted with no problems. When it came to ring size, Canelo's people said they want an 18-foot ring. Billy Joe's people said they wanted a 24-foot ring. From one extreme to the other. Billy Joe had given ground on many other sticking points, but on this one, he has been adamant he won't shift. When fight week comes, Eddie Hearn informs Billy, through MTK, that the ring will be an 18-foot ring. Billy Joe's team kicks up a fuss, and Canelo's team says, "Okay, okay, we will allow you to have a 20ft ring!" Like Billy Joe should celebrate that Canelo allowed the ring to be 2ft bigger than he wanted, still, 4ft smaller than Billy Joe wanted. This isn't even about the size of the ring anymore, it's the principle of the matter. Billy Joe and his team have given in to countless demands from Canelo, given up advantages to make the fight. And why should they keep giving? A bigger ring is an advantage to Billy, and he is right to not give in to any more demands this close to a fight. Why even ask Team Saunders what size ring they wanted, if they were just gonna go with Canelo's demand from the off? Even a 22 ft ring is a moral victory for Billy Joe at this point. A lot of idiots in this industry, people who are on the gravy train, it makes perfect sense for people to give in to all demands and just play a part in the Canelo show. But it is beyond insane to see people who call themselves Boxing fans who fanboy for this unfair BS. "A-side doe!", "Accept Canelo's demands doe!", "Ducking if won't give Canelo every advantage doe!" Sycophants.

Canelo is far from a diva. He's had generous scorecards at times but it was really only 2 scorecards...ever. GGG1 and Floyd. Every other card he's ever had was fair and reasonable.

Canelo let diva Borat/GGG act like a child in the rematch. GGG demanded higher purse, selection of judges and ref, complained about Canelo's gloves, complained about Canelo's moustache/beard, complained about Canelo's noisy lockerroom. These were are all REAL DEMANDS from GGG/Abel Sanchez. Those same fans turn around and accuse Canelo of being a diva...its hilarious.

Also, Billy Joe is being gifted this fight. He's done absolutely nothing to earn it and he's cashing out. Sorry to break it to you

[kiaba360]

Isn't ring size a stipulation that's written in the contract? This shouldn't be negotiable at this point.

[Sosay]

Please don't swerve on your beating, again. Dude is a pure joke!

[Queen_Leia]

canelo a big diva getting a taste of his own medicine. someone finally has the balls to stand up to that frickin low life.

good riddance. spit on that punk. biggest diva in boxing.

from rehydration clauses to dictating everything else.

Alvarez doesn't give a F if Billy pulls out...they already have John Ryder on a flight to Dallas as a replacement. This is why Alvarez is the A-side and Sander is not

Sanders needs Alvarez, not the other way around.

[BigZ44]

**** Saunders. But I seriously think boxing should look at cutting down the max ring size, think this is a way to increase action and viewership. It'd be along the lines of the NFL and NBA changing rules to increase offensive numbers, MLB juicing balls and pushing back distance of the mound etc. Make 20 FT the max ring size, force guys into smaller rings and guarantee more wars, think it would be a big help for the sport

[QballLobo]

canelo wanted the absolute smallest ring allowed because they know saunders will box circles around him like lara did. that's facts. give saunders a 22 ft ring and he makes canelo look like the slow plodding fool he is. FACTS!!!!

Hahaha have you actually seen BJS box? He knows he has no shot so he’s making loser ass excuses already.
A few inches on the ring makes no difference. That boy is getting lit up regardless. Can’t pull A side **** on feet week when your not even a B side. He’ll cry for a few days than take his ass whipping.
Your as big of a loser as Billy and Daddy Hoe if your falling for these bs excuses.

[GucciGod]

Canelo has had every diva-like demand, in a UNIFICATION fight, against a fellow champion, accepted with no problems. When it came to ring size, Canelo's people said they want an 18-foot ring. Billy Joe's people said they wanted a 24-foot ring. From one extreme to the other. Billy Joe had given ground on many other sticking points, but on this one, he has been adamant he won't shift. When fight week comes, Eddie Hearn informs Billy, through MTK, that the ring will be an 18-foot ring. Billy Joe's team kicks up a fuss, and Canelo's team says, "Okay, okay, we will allow you to have a 20ft ring!" Like Billy Joe should celebrate that Canelo allowed the ring to be 2ft bigger than he wanted, still, 4ft smaller than Billy Joe wanted. This isn't even about the size of the ring anymore, it's the principle of the matter. Billy Joe and his team have given in to countless demands from Canelo, given up advantages to make the fight. And why should they keep giving? A bigger ring is an advantage to Billy, and he is right to not give in to any more demands this close to a fight. Why even ask Team Saunders what size ring they wanted, if they were just gonna go with Canelo's demand from the off? Even a 22 ft ring is a moral victory for Billy Joe at this point. A lot of idiots in this industry, people who are on the gravy train, it makes perfect sense for people to give in to all demands and just play a part in the Canelo show. But it is beyond insane to see people who call themselves Boxing fans who fanboy for this unfair BS. "A-side doe!", "Accept Canelo's demands doe!", "Ducking if won't give Canelo every advantage doe!" Sycophants.

Excellent and educating post. Couldn’t be said any better than this. Hope people are able to soak up this information you’ve given them, for free.... may I add!!