Where should Billy Joe Saunders go ?

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  1. superstarstu

    superstarstu Member banned Full Member

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    After his next fight where should he go ? Assuming he wins
    Should he wait for GGG Canelo winner potentially over a year to wait ?
    Chase Jacobs? who is with Matchroom so makes the fight difficult to to make and is a really tough match up between two very good fighters but both have fairly poor profiles so the money won't be great.
    Wait for Khan or Brook to come to Middleweight ? and make fairly good coin for fights he would be strong favourite in and boost his profile but may be unlikely to happen
    Step up to SMW and rematch Eubank ? Whether Eubank wins the tournament or not it's a big big fight.
    Step up to SMW and challenge other Brit SMW challengers like Groves Smith and Degale ?

    Personally I think he should go after Eubank after a cherry picked SMW debut regardless of how Eubank fares in the world series, he always dismisses Eubank but he must be a bit salty that despite beating Eubank and being undefeated Eubank has the much higher profile and is on the verge of huge fights , Saunders is just treading water.
     
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  2. jonny v

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    Try and rebuild after he gets brutally knocked out by lemeiux
     
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  3. superstarstu

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    If that happens he should definitely go after Eubank and cash out.
     
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  4. Robney

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    If he wins? Vegas, defending against Alvarez.
    But I guess it will be back to the Copperbox, rebuilding against a domestic MW.
     
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  5. Twentyman

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    So excited about that fight. I don’t think Lemieux will be able to land anything significant on Saunders but you never know.

    The 168 division might open up a bit in the next 18 months. I can see Degale, Groves and Smith stepping up to light heavy, leaving a bit of a vacuum. Might leave an achievable title or two that can be won. This is all guessing though.

    He put Lee down mate and he’s no mug. Imo Saunders doesn’t plant his feet (for the sake of avoiding a counter shot) so his shots are quite sharp & snappy but lack power.
     
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  6. jonny v

    jonny v Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I can see Saunders doing laps of the ring with lemieux chasing him about. If lemieux does catch him it's lights out. However if he doesn't i still see him getting the nod for aggression with Saunders in disbelief crying robbery ala fury/parker
     
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  7. tdf1974

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    fight Brook at 157lb
     
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  8. pow

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    Not the first fighter to put Lee down he is up and down like a yoyo.

    I have always rated Sanders (as a boxer) he is up there with best for raw talent and ability.

    Imagine if he actually focused full time on the game what a force he could be.
     
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    Has he ever ran from an opponent though mate?
     
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  10. STEPHEN1990

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    His never been hit by a fighter that hits as hard as lemieux so we will find out
     
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    He’ll not gonna let him catch him sweet with a big shot mate.
     
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  12. carlingeight

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    Jermall Charlo (ranked high with WBO) should be next if he beats Lemieux. If he had those two on his CV (and it's a big if), then he would be in an even better negotiating position with Canelo/GGG.
     
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  13. STEPHEN1990

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    He will have to stay switched on all the the time lemieux has scary power
     
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  14. Hattonmad

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    He'll go for Jacobs. BJS is on a mission now to fight all comers and be the best. If he continues to stay in shape and train hard, he'll be damn close to being no.1. Jacobs, GGG and Canelo are top opposition though. Great fights all round, delighted to see Billy give his talent the dedication it deserves. Great boxer.
     
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  15. kevinreid001

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    Like bjs just feel lemuiex going connect and maybe not ko him but least get a kd. Can see a split or majority decision favour home fighter tbf like bith guys if lemuiex wins he will get canelo fight and can see bjs face ggg
     
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