How good could BJS have been?

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  1. Mr Applebee

    Mr Applebee Active Member Full Member

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    I think he found his level. We have seen how good he is
     
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  2. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Billy had "it"

    But getting himself in bother outside of the ring, blowing up between fights, inactivity.........it will all come into play when your competing at the top level.

    " IF " he could've been a gym rat and lived the life, then the sky would've been the limit. Pure natural ability.
     
  3. kdyehs

    kdyehs Active Member Full Member

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    I like BJS. I think Canelo put shadow over him. But he was very good. He schooled Lemieux like no other. He was doing very good against Canelo until the uppercut. Canelo failed drug test before and he hits abnormally hard at this weight. Boxing is what it is but on the skills level I think BJS is up there with the best.
     
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  4. DramaShow

    DramaShow 19 banned Full Member

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    I would have loved to have seen Daniel Jacobs vs Billy Joe at 160.
     
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  5. cleglue1

    cleglue1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Would have been a great fight.
     
  6. hoopsman

    hoopsman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This.

    Was he a solid fighter with some craft?

    Certainly. But if his name was Billy Joe Saunderov and he hailed from Eastern Europe, as opposed to the hype-prone UK, it's doubtful any Brit would be lamenting "what might have been."

    He is what he is.
     
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  7. bulldoze

    bulldoze Member Full Member

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    Will he ever fight again?

    Not sure if the pics on the web are real but he would be a good match for Andy Ruiz if they are.
     
  8. chacal

    chacal F*** the new normal Full Member

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    this :deal:. With feathers in your fist you have a limit. No matter your name or your weight or your skill. Once you reach certain level you HAVE TO keep your oponents honest. Not optional.

    Same goes to chin, when you reach certain level you need a bare minimum chin, because during the fight you will get clocked yes, yes or yes. Nevertheless BJS didnt have this problem.
     
  9. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Could have beat Canelo if he kept busy & fought him in 17/18.

    But he lacked the commitment and activity so Canelo sling shotted in front of him.

    It's a shame but at least it was no surprise.