Billy Joe Saunders vs. Canelo Alvarez.

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Who wins? Canelo tends to struggle against movers (See his fights against Floyd, Lara and Khan).
     
  2. pistal47

    pistal47 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Canelo is more skilled but naturally and noticeably smaller and BJS is at least evenly matched against Canelo athletically, if not superior. And in the skills department, I don't think Canelo is far superior to BJS, just slightly more skilled. I think BJS would win UD 8/9 rounds to 4/3.
     
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  3. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Depends on who the judges are.

    BJS is a tricky and slick southpaw. Has Canelo ever faced a tricky slick southpaw who was bigger than him?
     
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  4. Boxingfan200

    Boxingfan200 USYK #1 P4P banned Full Member

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    Canelo by Ud. BJS is overated.
     
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  5. lefthandlead

    lefthandlead Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Canelo had lead in his feet and he gasses out. BJS by dec if the judges are fair.
     
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  6. Bensub

    Bensub Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bjs underrated for years. Bjs by decision said that for years.
     
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  7. LANCE99

    LANCE99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    To go with his superior movement, BJ knows how to use his length as well. tough fight to pick. Hard to go against canelo in this. Skill-wise these two are pretty close to par. Alvarez has had a tougher schedule, more styles and adversity to go through.
     
  8. TerryESB

    TerryESB The Final Boss Full Member

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    BJS would control the fight from the outside.

    Canelo has slow feet. He'd be smart to avoid Jacobs, and Bill.
     
  9. Devon Dog

    Devon Dog Member Full Member

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    BJS might get inside his head if Canelo could understand English ! So BJS can say what he likes at the press conference or should his gym get crashed again but it wont rock Canello
    Canello would need 20% more head and foot movement to beat BJS in some of his fights it is almost like the tape has stopped sometimes he just freezes for a split second
     
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  10. SnatchBox

    SnatchBox Boxing Full Member

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    BJS beats Canelo said it for years. Slick Saunders Stylistic nightmare Canelo will get schooled like he did vs Money May only worse
     
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  11. SnatchBox

    SnatchBox Boxing Full Member

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    Son of Saunders will pound Canelo and Oscar's balls. Psychological warfare 101
     
  12. Ukansodoff

    Ukansodoff Deontay plz stop ducking Joshua. Thank you. Full Member

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    Would be a great fight if it happened. Saunders should take it on points but Canelo has surprised me i didnt think he would be so competitive against the top 160 pounders but he gave Golovkin arguably his toughest fight, and he is a much better fighter than Lemieux.
     
  13. Deew

    Deew Active Member Full Member

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    Saunders by UD.

    Though Canelo could time him and get a k.o.

    A one trick pony in Khan was making Canelo look terrible. Similar speed, coupled with gypsy craftiness could sink Canelo.

    However theres always the chance Saunders gets fat, again.
     
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  14. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    If Saunders shows up in shape I see him winning a decision. He's got a clear style advantage with his movement and he won't do what Lara did and be overly negative.
     
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  15. Birmingham

    Birmingham Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I agree, and if people weighed it up I think they would see the obvious. BJS on form is a cont to fight. He could turn out really really special still !