Billie Joe Saunders

simmo · 06-17-2012, 04:15 PM

With all the talk about Martinez and JCC Jr it got me thinking of this kid. Personally I think he's a really exciting prospect, probably the most naturally gifted out of all the 2008 Olympics lot.

But he's in a seriously tough division, even at British level you've got people like Martin Murray and Matthew Macklin. So how far can he go? Just got his first 12 rounder under his belt so it'd be good to see him start to step it up a bit now.

btahthezone · 06-17-2012, 04:43 PM

He defiantly has potential but he needs to fight for the British title or one of the top 5 in the domestic division in his next bout. He was lucky to get a shot at the commonwealth due to be vacated but he impressed with a quick demolition of a strong Tony Hill and a beautiful controlled fight against Bradley Pryce he defiantly is not ready yet for anything more than British or commonwealth.

I mean you got Eubanks Jr, Ryan Aston and Nick Blackwell so defiantly a good exciting decision.

BoxingAnalyst · 06-18-2012, 03:38 AM

He's only 22 IIRC, he's got plenty of time, he's ready for the British title, what the hell is Martin Murray still doing with it, he clearly has no ambition of defending it.

SkillspayBills · 06-18-2012, 05:00 AM

As BA says he's still a baby really, he just got through twelve rounds against Pryce. Nick Blackwell's knocking about as well, While Murray, Macklin and Barker chase world honors the domestic scene will remain strong. Billy Joe hasn't got to rush he's just got to be matched well.

icemax · 06-18-2012, 05:57 AM

I still think that BJS is a fighting a division too high.....he would make a seriously good LMW

BoxingAnalyst · 06-18-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by icemax

I still think that BJS is a fighting a division too high.....he would make a seriously good LMW

BigP1983 · 06-18-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by icemax

I still think that BJS is a fighting a division too high.....he would make a seriously good LMW

I am inclined to agree. But only he knows what weight he can get down to.

Clint Eastwood · 06-18-2012, 10:26 AM

Yeah he looks a bit flabby at the weight. Still walking through everything that is thrown at him though.

robpalmer135 · 06-18-2012, 10:38 AM

Tend to agree at the top level when you consider the size of guys like Chavez, Sturm etc you have to question whether he can match those guys for strentgh.

saintsmike · 06-18-2012, 11:48 AM

I don't think he's got the power to really mix it with the higher echlons of the division. However he will challenge for world honors at some point and could come away with a belt. He's got speed and a good boxing IQ, i think he'll be a better version of Darren Barker.

Nipple · 06-18-2012, 12:06 PM

Domestically, this division should be REALLY good within 18 months time.

Ryan Aston will be breaking through by then, Saunders will of probably fought Murray, Macklin or Barker as well.

We'll be having some good times in this division by the end of 2013!

GladiatoR · 06-18-2012, 01:06 PM

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I don't think he's got the power to really mix it with the higher echlons of the division. However he will challenge for world honors at some point and could come away with a belt. He's got speed and a good boxing IQ, i think he'll be a better version of Darren Barker.

Just like David Price will be a better version of Henry Cooper.

06-17-2012, 04:15 PM	#1
simmo Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Wales Posts: 289 vCash: 500	Billie Joe Saunders With all the talk about Martinez and JCC Jr it got me thinking of this kid. Personally I think he's a really exciting prospect, probably the most naturally gifted out of all the 2008 Olympics lot. But he's in a seriously tough division, even at British level you've got people like Martin Murray and Matthew Macklin. So how far can he go? Just got his first 12 rounder under his belt so it'd be good to see him start to step it up a bit now.
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06-17-2012, 04:43 PM	#2
btahthezone Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 235 vCash: 500	Re: Billie Joe Saunders He defiantly has potential but he needs to fight for the British title or one of the top 5 in the domestic division in his next bout. He was lucky to get a shot at the commonwealth due to be vacated but he impressed with a quick demolition of a strong Tony Hill and a beautiful controlled fight against Bradley Pryce he defiantly is not ready yet for anything more than British or commonwealth. I mean you got Eubanks Jr, Ryan Aston and Nick Blackwell so defiantly a good exciting decision.
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06-18-2012, 03:38 AM	#3
BoxingAnalyst Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: England Posts: 9,740 vCash: 500	Re: Billie Joe Saunders He's only 22 IIRC, he's got plenty of time, he's ready for the British title, what the hell is Martin Murray still doing with it, he clearly has no ambition of defending it.
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06-18-2012, 05:00 AM	#4
SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 12,989 vCash: 500	Re: Billie Joe Saunders As BA says he's still a baby really, he just got through twelve rounds against Pryce. Nick Blackwell's knocking about as well, While Murray, Macklin and Barker chase world honors the domestic scene will remain strong. Billy Joe hasn't got to rush he's just got to be matched well.
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06-18-2012, 05:57 AM	#5
icemax Indian Red East Side VIP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 18,315 vCash: 664	Re: Billie Joe Saunders I still think that BJS is a fighting a division too high.....he would make a seriously good LMW
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06-18-2012, 10:26 AM	#8
Clint Eastwood Do You Feel Lucky, Punk?! ESB Full Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: London, England. Posts: 378 vCash: 500	Re: Billie Joe Saunders Yeah he looks a bit flabby at the weight. Still walking through everything that is thrown at him though.
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06-18-2012, 10:38 AM	#9
robpalmer135 Rage Rage East Side VIP Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North London Posts: 14,383 vCash: 75	Re: Billie Joe Saunders Tend to agree at the top level when you consider the size of guys like Chavez, Sturm etc you have to question whether he can match those guys for strentgh.
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06-18-2012, 11:48 AM	#10
saintsmike Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 961 vCash: 1000	Re: Billie Joe Saunders I don't think he's got the power to really mix it with the higher echlons of the division. However he will challenge for world honors at some point and could come away with a belt. He's got speed and a good boxing IQ, i think he'll be a better version of Darren Barker.
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06-18-2012, 12:06 PM	#11
Nipple I hate my username East Side Guru Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,262 vCash: 500	Re: Billie Joe Saunders Domestically, this division should be REALLY good within 18 months time. Ryan Aston will be breaking through by then, Saunders will of probably fought Murray, Macklin or Barker as well. We'll be having some good times in this division by the end of 2013!
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