Eubank Jr is ranked higher than Saunders?

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  1. BlueBottle

    BlueBottle Well-Known Member Full Member

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    According to boxrec Eubank is the no 1 MW in the UK but he loss to Saunders recently.
     
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  2. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    I have seen things like that happen before and I often wonder if it is done to suit.
    I recall how Kessler beat Froch, yet after Froch beat Abraham, the Ring had Froch ahead of Kessler.
    I was never a fan of Saunders but have to say that he really deserves alot of credit in facing so many undefeated opponents and taking fights he didnt have to. Wish him luck
     
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  3. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    8-4 isn't close.
     
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  4. QuadrupleG

    QuadrupleG MAZAFAKA Full Member

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    Boxrec estimates average quality of opponents they faced and type of wins (KO/ UD/MD/SD). SD loss by Eubank costed him about 20% of his points, but he was still above Saunders.
     
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  5. Limerickbox

    Limerickbox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well to be fair to the algorithm boxrec uses, since that fight, all Billy Joe has done has beaten a guy with a 17-27 record. (Thats right, 17 wins, 27 losses)

    Eubank has beaten a well ranked fighter in Chudinov, and that guy Jeter, who while pretty terrible, is still better than the guy Saunders fought.
     
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  6. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Eubank had 10 fights over the last 2 years, BJS only 3. That's probably why.
     
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