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Can BJS run away from Lemieux's power for 12 rounds in the land of Joe Louis, Pepsi, & poutine?
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Even odds on the gambling sites heading into the fight...
Can BJS run away from Lemieux's power for 12 rounds in the land of Joe Louis, Pepsi, & poutine?
BJS is in good condition so he stands a good chance of winning and style wise Lemieux is perfect for him. Having said all that i still think he loses.
If BJS wins this, I'll take my hat off to him. He does look in better shape and more motivated in his new environment.
But the way I see it if BJS is to win, let's be honest, it's gonna be on points. So as the champion, why go into Lemieux's back yard and a very big risk of a hometown decision?
I also think people are underestimating Lemieux's talent a little.
If the fight was in the UK , a BJS Points win would definitely be a possibility.
I really don't know what Frank Warren is playing at here.
BJS is no joke.
Slick boxer.
One of my favourite UK fighters.
I really hope he wins this and doesn't gas..
He won't gas. He'll get KO'd.
BJS will win the fight but will lose on the cards.
Not sure how Lemiuex wins on points, without knockdowns, but Golden Boy/HBO have bought the belt so.... although they obviously think this is Canelo-Smith (virtually identical situation).
Listening to some respected American voices (with ties to GB), they were saying the GB insiders consider it a doddle for Lemiuex :-\
I really want Lemieux to win here. If he can hurt Saunders he might pull it off. I see Saunders surviving some rough moments to winning a decision.
Seems BJS is damned if he does damned if he doesn't. If he wins on points it will be all "Well Lemieux was a very one dimensional slugger and it proves nothing and if he loses it we be all "Always said he was an over rated (insert your Gypsy related slag off here ) Brit who was lucky to beat a very green Eubank Jr."
It's not Jacobs or GGG but it's a good fight and fair play to them both for getting it made. Something for everyone.
No. He gets beat up and probably stopped late.... He is gonna try, but David is gonna connect way too often for Billy's liking!Quote:
Originally Posted by ruthless rocco
Difficult one to call this. Too many uncertainties. Only thing I'm sure of is that BJS wont be winning by stoppage. Saunders can hit a bit when he digs his toes in and has a following wind, but on the whole it'll be point scoring stuff. Lemieux has got the two stoppage losses but to be fair, the Rubio one was one of those dodgy behind the ear scramblers. His corner pulled him out of there and you can understand why, but I reckon he would have got through it. He possibly ran into Golokvin at his best and ate a shit load of leather and again, it was a bit of a mercy stoppage, he would have carried on. Saunders wont be landing that hard and that often.
The Saunders engine is still up for debate for me. He did the 12 against Monroe Jnr but that was at a canter. He's looked electric in the first half of fights before and faded down the back nine.
I can see Saunders opening well and being too slick, too mobile for Lemieux. Out manoeuvring Lemieux wont be enough though, if he wants to avoid the second half onslaught and possible wilt, he needs to land some authoritative punches early doors when I think he'll be on top.
Stick a gun to my head and I pick Lemieux to dig himself out of a hole and take a points win down the stretch.
It is tough to call this one and it's a fight im looking forward to a lot, Classic Boxer v Puncher styles.
Saunders stamina and focus needs to be bang on from the off, i see this going the same way as the Eubank jnr and Lee fights with Saunders dominating the first half of the fight, Ingle claims he's in even better shape than the Monroe fight and the second half of the fight will tell us if he's right.
Has Saunders chin ever massively been tested is another thing? Eubank and Lee both caught him with some decent punches and he seemed to be ok.
Saunders should win this if he remains focused but Lemieux has a left hand that can fuck him up at any point in the fight.
I really want BJS to lose but he can definitely outbox Lemieux. Lemieux is super aggressive though. He’s one of those fighters who either get you out of there through aggression or just tires himself out.
I will predict that BJS wins but I hope I’m wrong.
I disagree, Lemmy is pretty highly rated (on this forum alone) and if he wins then it will be a great victory, if Lemmy kops him with one big punch and gets the finish then...well its boxing, anyone can get clumped and have the fight turn against them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanz
I want BJS to win, I hope he gets the result and pushes on, it seems like he has took his career for granted since he won the title.
He won't beat either GGG or Ginger Pubes but there is no shame in losing to either of them.
When BJS pulls out the win I expect everyone here to give him the props he deserves..BJS on decision..in Canada..please don't rob him.
Both of them looked fucking ill at the weigh in. Lemieux looked like Christian Bale in The Machinist.
That bad? Saunders must look like Matt Damon in the Martian.Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
Haven't watched it yet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UDFZIKDBkQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq6hMMWcKlo
Billy Joe does like all this shit doesn't he
Lemieux looks weight drained and BJS looks so much bigger. BJS may pull this off.
@Master, how dare you dislike my post for no good reason, I am truly hurt and upset by your thoughtless and cruel actions.
Are you staying up for this one tonight? I don't think I am, I'm not sure what the undercard is but I think I'm gunna record it and watch it in the morning.
Accidental dislike buttons are too small.Quote:
Originally Posted by Batman
I am in 2 minds. I went to bed last week and could not get up. This is the last big fight of the year so I may stay up. Do you know what time the main event will be on?
I'm guessing around 4am, I might set my alarm for it and just get up for the main event.
I will it watch tomorrow at work.
Just need to stay away from the forums.
This is a huge fight for both fighters because the winner gets Canelo or GGG..big money.
Lemiuxs trainer claims he will be 180 lbs tonight :S... I think he might be exaggerating a bit though.. That's pretty big.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
That may be too heavy, either way the late rounds will hurt him the most.Quote:
Originally Posted by palmerqLemiuxs trainer claims he will be 180 lbs tonight :S... I think he might be exaggerating a bit though.. That's pretty big.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
He wants to make sure he has a good shit before he gets in the ring then.;DQuote:
Originally Posted by palmerqLemiuxs trainer claims he will be 180 lbs tonight :S... I think he might be exaggerating a bit though.. That's pretty big.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Pondered it for a couple days now and as much as I want Lemieux to pole-axe BJ I just can't see it. Saunders survives a hurtful moment even a knockdown and then bicycles his way to the distance as Lemieux tanks a bit down the stretch.
Thats quite a few people now I've read who think it's Lemieux who struggles with the course rather than Saunders. Interesting.
All I know is that BJS pulled a fruity Tito move by getting out his little winkie like that. That was a man who wanted to show his nob to the entire world. I will be supporting Lemieux.
Good evening chaps. BJS got his dick out?
The betting too is lopsided in favour of Lemieux sparking him early not late. I backed Lem KO in the second half with the thinking that Saunders is the struggler at the trip (and anytime KO)Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
Lemieux hasn't even pretended to box in his last couple of fights. He just goes all out to take the other guy's head off now. If BJS can hold it together for twelve rounds and not run out of steam he should take this on points.
What short bus did they find Seldin on ;D. Guy uses an intentional elbow with zero warning again.
Have you heard him in post fight interviews? He doesn't have the accent but you could guess his name is cletus. .HBO like him but he is getting exposed badly hereQuote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
The old baseball pitcher was a gift from HBO (Canadian was 8/1 :D)
I cant help but like him. He looks like he's from the Brockton school of pugilism.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
3 rounds in the book, Seldin 12 points adrift.
This Cletus guy is pure shit! Why did I even consider him for the prediction contest?!!
The lead face-face-elbow-winging blind hook school :-X. Can't knock Seldin playing the hand he dealt himself, just surprised hbo fell for and pushed it.Quote:
Originally Posted by MemphisI cant help but like him. He looks like he's from the Brockton school of pugilism.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
3 rounds in the book, Seldin 12 points adrift.