Sublime. If that was Calzaghe we would never have heard the end of it. Pains me that even 'Brits' have to get all mealy mouthed and dismiss it as being down to Lemeiuex. Don't like to crow but have been a huge BJS fan from day one.

Yes, his opponent was very one dimensional but the guy is still dangerous and Saunders had to be on the button all night. Incredibly tiring to maintain that level of concentration and in many ways you would have to say that is Billie's best performance to date. Canelo and Golovkin are another proposition altogether but if the rematch happens in May than a fight against a very dangerous Jacobs would be the perfect preparation.

It's risky but it makes sense as the lad needs challenges. Brilliant performance.