Lemieux admits he turned down BJS fight in September

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  1. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Per title.
     
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  2. Pretty Boy Floyd

    Pretty Boy Floyd Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Surprised to hear that any idea why?
     
  3. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Geez I would think that would be a very winnable fight for Lemiuex.
     
  4. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Seems like a really dumb move on the surface. He turned down BJS in hopes of landing Cotto.

    Lemieux is barely a 160 fighter, there's no way Miguel wouldn't demand a catchweight under that, and I doubt Miguel is looking to face that kind of puncher in the cash out phase of his career in the first place.
     
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  5. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Very simple and it made sense to me right away. BJS while owning a title, would likely beat Lemiuex. First, BJS can outbox Lemiuex. Secondly, the fight would take place in UK. Good chance of getting robbed if you ask me. Makes sense why he turned it down. Lemiuex can't afford another L.
     
  6. SnatchBox

    SnatchBox Boxing Full Member

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    Styles make fights Le mule gets his ears boxed.. BJS 9-3 UD
     
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  7. SnatchBox

    SnatchBox Boxing Full Member

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    Also remember BJS ain't some fluffer he beat Andy Lee more impressive than Quillen. Saunders ain't no joke, no shame in Le mule avoiding
     
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  8. nurological

    nurological Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No shame?
     
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  9. SnatchBox

    SnatchBox Boxing Full Member

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    lemule's team probably thinks there are other opportunities. David is pretty popular I can understand not wanting to take on the champ BJS in UK.

    It is kind of stupid though Le mule should want to become a 2 x world champ
     
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  10. mandatory

    mandatory Nuthugger Crusher Full Member

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    Just read that his eyes are set on Cotto for the end of the year.. :dunno.. hopefully not.. Knowing Cotto he could bite on this..If he gets past Kamegai that is.. Which he should but you never know.. I think the size difference would be ridiculous...
     
  11. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This. Lemieux is too slow and crude to beat BJS.
     
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  12. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    Daniel Geale is supposed to be a huge MW and one of the better skilled ones.

    Cotto had absolutely zero problems f-ing him up.
     
  13. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    Aye, at a CW though. He looked totally ****ed at the weigh in
     
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  14. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    Saunders would be favourite but when he started to blow out of his arse in the 9th round it would have been a very very dangerous fight for him
     
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  15. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lemule already got beaten up by GGG. He has no title he can fight whoever he wants. How many paydays you think he has left?