Saunders Vs. Lemiuex Sept. 17th?

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  1. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Risky fight? Who wins this... ??
    (It's the rumor)
     
  2. theanatolian

    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Very good fight. Saunders by close but clear UD.
     
  3. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ

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    Lemmy by close stoppage ;)
     
  4. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    Saunders wins a decision but takes unnecessary damage in spots. Lemieux isn't bad, he's good when his opponent stands in front of him. Saunders is a better boxer IMO, quicker, better timing, longer reach. Only problem I see is Saunders gassing out and getting sucked into a brawl mid to late rounds. I'd bank on a Saunders decision but wouldn't be surprised to see a ref stoppage if Lemieux has his way enough.
     
  5. N_ N___

    N_ N___ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sanders. Definitely.


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  6. qwertyblahblah

    qwertyblahblah Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd have to pick Saunders by tough decision, boxing well most of the fight but being forced to fight at times. But there's nothing I'd like seeing more in boxing than Lemieux knocking Saunders head off.
     
  7. BCS8

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    I think Lemieux is good enough to make this a hard fight and could well win.
     
  8. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    Absolutely agree with this.
     
  9. theXshape

    theXshape Active Member Full Member

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    Lemieux by stoppage. He will give his all to knock him out. It sets out a potential fight vs Canelo, or a rematch that he seems to want with GGG. Unless Saunders makes him miss all night, but then again he's got poor stamina.
     
  10. rodney

    rodney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lemieux by KO. Early.
     
  11. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    good fight.

    its a close fight thats for sure

    cant decide on winner prolly bjs decision
     
  12. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    I'll be honest... IF this fight makes the Canelo/Smith PPV. I might have to scoop it up.
     
  13. Nuro

    Nuro Active Member Full Member

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    Id back BJS to get a clear decision. He is a very tidy boxer and doesnt make many mistakes until he is a little gassed. I could see a similar fight to when he beat Andy Lee
     
  14. Kevin Willis

    Kevin Willis Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    BJS will not go anywhere near Lemieux. He was going for Bursak before he got injured FFS.
     
  15. Limerickbox

    Limerickbox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Saunders by not particularly close decision