Compare BJ Saunders to other 160lb contenders

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  1. colinsMrs

    colinsMrs Well-Known Member Full Member

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    How does Billy ranked compared to:

    • Curtis Stevens
    • Matt Korobov
    • Patrick Neilson
    • David Lemieux
    • Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam
    • Marco Antonio Rubio
    Stevens v Lemieux - would be a great battle of the KO artists. Lemieux needs a test after being exposed twice. Stevens stood up well against GGG, but relies on hit or be hit. N'Jikam & Rubio lead the pack on experience. Korobov should have broken through long ago. Neilson presumably is Sauderland's new Kessler - compared his performance against Mendy to Callum Smith.

    I think BJS needs to beat one of the above to get a legitimate title shot. I rate him against all of them.
     
  2. saintsmike

    saintsmike Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Out of those I'd favour him to beat Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam, Patrick Neilson, (providing he doesn't get caught Lemieux and Stevens)

    However Rubio is very underrated and could really push him, as would Korobov who is improving all the time.
     
  3. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Saunders has talent and personally I think he could easily hang with the lot of them, but he needs to go there and prove himself at that level now.

    Needs to look after those hands of his though.
     
  4. StGeorge

    StGeorge Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don't agree he just seems a little....wishy washy with his punches if you get me. He has talent and may well prove himself at that level, but I'm not sure about the easily part...

    In the future do you think he could win a world title?
     
  5. billy nelson

    billy nelson the fighting scots gym Full Member

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    BJS will win a world title if not this year the next he's a class act and seems to be getting fitter and stronger each outing.
    Good luck to him he a right nice guy!
     
  6. Decy

    Decy Barely Coherent Full Member

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    Would you agree he should be at LMW ? he seems to lack a little pop at MW.
     
  7. fightfansafc23

    fightfansafc23 Active Member Full Member

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    He is like the gypsy mayweather would school all them
     
  8. Mctaggert

    Mctaggert Active Member Full Member

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    I've not seen anyone throw as many punches as BJS since slappy. The guy is impressive and will make Euro level hopefully world level.
     
  9. Jimmy82

    Jimmy82 New Member Full Member

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    He needs to totally step up this year. Guy oozes class and needs to show it now. Needs to get a bit fitter to.
     
  10. billy nelson

    billy nelson the fighting scots gym Full Member

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    BJS has two excellent coaches and he would be a LMW if they thought that was the best option it clearly isn't, also you don't need to be a banger to win world titles mate
     
  11. boxfanlut

    boxfanlut Boxing Addict Full Member

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    So nice he talks trash about a fellow human being?
     
  12. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Not sure if this is completely true, but a few people have told me he lives like **** when he's not fighting.. doesn't keep himself in shape.
     
  13. ryandud

    ryandud Active Member Full Member

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    think potentailly is world title holder would be ineteresting to see him against rubio should rubio drag him into the later rounds given questions about his stamina and would also be interesting to see how his apparent lack of power holds up against a big puncher like stevens.

    Myself I believe would hold up and answer all questions.My only worry is how bad is hands get after fights the picture after ryder fight on his twitter was scary!
     
  14. JACK McWAVEY

    JACK McWAVEY Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :lol::rofl:patsch

    naff off you tart
     
  15. JACK McWAVEY

    JACK McWAVEY Well-Known Member Full Member

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    they looked horrible tbh mate