I think Saunders vacates and moves to 168

The weight isn't the issue, Billy is a natural Middleweight, he just isn't small like some claim. He would be drained @154.

168 isn't his best weight but if he can't get the big money fights @ 160 and there are opportunities @ 168 he will move up.

If he can get the Lemieux fight that might open a few doors @ 160 and the wait for GGG/Canelo winner wouldn't be so long. There are rumours 160 could be one of the next WBSuperSeries divisions too.

I don't think Lemieux wants the fight and I think Saunders will look at all his options.

Do you think Lemieux would go to the UK for an average purse? He might still get 500k+, but Lemieux probably feels he is worth more IMO,

 

Saunders is Uncle Franks biggest star and most proven fighter, the only way they are leaving the UK is for massive coin. Warren will bid maximum for this fight surely? Especially with Mega fights not far away?

Lemieux's manager was claiming Billy was pricing himself out asking for $2mill, so I assume they don't want to pay Billy anywhere near that. Why do you think they will?

According to the WBO rules, Saunders will get 80% if it's an away fight and 75% for a home fight. Frank is a stickler for the rules, he will have to get a good deal to not send it to purse bid.

I can't imagine Lemieux risking going to the UK, he already makes good coin as he's a draw in Canada/US.

 

I suppose we all have our opinions

If Golden boy won the purse bid and Saunders bailed he would lose all his credibility and his belt and he would be the laughing stock of boxing.

Saunders wouldn't bail 100000000%, I cant't see that ever, he would go to Canada or the US and he would go to win.

I think they will have to stump up very decent coin any way, Saunders was only asking GGG for 4mill, I expect purse bid would be in the vicinity of $3mill, which if it was in Canada would leave Saunders with $2.4mill and Lemiuex with $0.6mill

Frank is a crafty old coot, just because he bids $3mill doesn't mean he has to pay it all. He just has to pay Lemieux 25% or 750k and give Bill whatever they negotiate lol

 

I don't know about Trout tbh, he's not that big but Charlo and Hurd are monster 154lbers they are unfair comparisons.

Hurd is a freak of nature @ the weight he honestly made 6ft1, 76.5" reach Tony Harrison look like a Jr Welterweight.

Hurd would be the biggest bloke @ 160 too

You should see Hurd @ the presser with the other 5 154lbers, he looks like he doesn't belong, must be intimidating for the other guys lol, Hurd can fight I tell you that now. Hugely underrated but he is only beginning, plenty of time to make his name.