Saunders v Andrade - Boston 20/10/18 - Sky/DAZN - CANCELLED

[east end bob]

I think everyone wants Andrade to win, even the Brits.

I don't know where you get the idea that Saunders has no support here. People like him even though sometimes he can be as daft as a brush" He is a fight anybody "fighter and has proved that he can up and alter his game. Andrade is largely unknown here but those in the know accept that he is a good fighter. We know Billy Joe is a good fighter too. Some of us feel that he has the ability to be great. Lets hope he shows that and that that the best man wins.

[Master]

I think everyone wants Andrade to win, even the Brits.

I don't know where you get the idea that Saunders has no support here. People like him even though sometimes he can be as daft as a brush" He is a fight anybody "fighter and has proved that he can up and alter his game. Andrade is largely unknown here but those in the know accept that he is a good fighter. We know Billy Joe is a good fighter too. Some of us feel that he has the ability to be great. Lets hope he shows that and that that the best man wins.

I am not disputing Saunders has talent and one of the most skilled boxers on the planet at his weight class which just makes this situation even worse for him.

[Primo Carnera]

Oh well. Next.

[Memphis]

I'm kind of glad. Their shtick about it being no problem and that the BBBoC had no problem with it, neither did UKAD stunk to high heaven of arrogance. Massachusetts involvement in proceedings was downplayed to the point of being redundant. If I was a shot caller in the Commission I'd have been thinking right you cunts. I wanted them to come a cropper if I'm honest.

Saunders has systematically undone any good work he's done recently and only has himself to blame. He wont of course, it's because he's a traveller.

He'll be off to Eddie in a flash to buy him into a decent fight in six months.

[Ron Swanson]

I think everyone wants Andrade to win, even the Brits.

I don't know where you get the idea that Saunders has no support here. People like him even though sometimes he can be as daft as a brush" He is a fight anybody "fighter and has proved that he can up and alter his game. Andrade is largely unknown here but those in the know accept that he is a good fighter. We know Billy Joe is a good fighter too. Some of us feel that he has the ability to be great. Lets hope he shows that and that that the best man wins.

Strange thing in boxing where every fighter described as a fight anybody fighter has both turned down fights and a crap CV.

[Master]

Billy Joe Saunders could face action over hearing outburst as boxer is denied licence for Demetrius Andrade bout

Billy Joe Saunders could face fresh punishment after allegedly abusing American boxing officials after being refused a licence to fight next week.

Saunders was due to defend his WBO middleweight title against Demetrius Andrade in Boston on Saturday week, but was denied the right after a failed doping test.

The 29-year-old returned an adverse finding for the stimulant oxilofrine in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association test in August. His promoter, Frank Warren, is likely to launch a legal battle against the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission, though, insisting the authorities must follow World Anti-Doping Agency rules and regard the test as being “out of competition”.

An alternative opponent, Namibia’s Walter Kautondokwa, has already been brought in to take on Andrade while the WBO sanctioning body goes through the legal process of officially stripping the Welwyn Garden City fighter of his belt.

Saunders is said to have been connected to the licence hearing on a telephone conference call and to have greeted the commission’s ruling by telling them over the line: “You can all s*** my p****”. That may lead to action by the British Boxing Board of Control, which recently hit Saunders with a £100,000 fine for bringing the sport into disrepute after he was seen in a social media video taunting a female drug user and offering her cash to perform a sex act. He was also given a severe reprimand about his future conduct.

The Board may now take further action over this episode, which has demeaned the standing of the sport, and could even withdraw Saunders’s licence to box in Britain.

The undefeated fighter has now lost a major opportunity to make an impact in the United States and a £1.8million pay day.

Saunders and Warren said the failed test was the result of the boxer unwittingly inhaling from a nasal decongestant spray and believed he would be given permission to compete.

Warren insists that the authorities in Boston have allowed UFC fighters to compete in similar circumstances and that could form the basis of a legal action against the ruling.

Although the WBO have already begun the process of removing Saunders’s title, he has 10 days in which to appeal.

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/bil...100000348.html

[brocktonblockbust]

Kautondokwa will win KO 2

[Alpha]

Wonder if GGG is keeping it simple by looking to fight the winner of Andrade vs Kautondokwa now or if his plans changed?

He makes more vs Murata in Japan, plus there's the winner of Jacobs/ Derevy. An Andrade fight is almost as irrelevant as a Charlo fight, but at least it would have a world title involved, not some interim rubbish.

So changing circumstances means nothing because the company line has been the same for over a year “Anyone but Charlo, f’n anyone”. At least they’re consistent.

Already responded to you in another thread on why Charlo isn't relevant.

I know. Fighters don’t need tough fights, don’t want them. Bring on Murata, set the world on fire. The fight everyone is calling for.

You mean tough fights like Heiland or Centeno? Murata and Charlo are on par at 160, plus GGG probably makes double if not more for Murata. My preference would be Jacobs if he beats Derevy.

Kautondokwa will win KO 2

That would be hilarious.

[Ron Swanson]

Wonder if GGG is keeping it simple by looking to fight the winner of Andrade vs Kautondokwa now or if his plans changed?

He makes more vs Murata in Japan, plus there's the winner of Jacobs/ Derevy. An Andrade fight is almost as irrelevant as a Charlo fight, but at least it would have a world title involved, not some interim rubbish.

So changing circumstances means nothing because the company line has been the same for over a year “Anyone but Charlo, f’n anyone”. At least they’re consistent.

Already responded to you in another thread on why Charlo isn't relevant.

I know. Fighters don’t need tough fights, don’t want them. Bring on Murata, set the world on fire. The fight everyone is calling for.

You mean tough fights like Heiland or Centeno? Murata and Charlo are on par at 160, plus GGG probably makes double if not more for Murata. My preference would be Jacobs if he beats Derevy.

Kautondokwa will win KO 2

That would be hilarious.

Again you blame Charlo for GGG not fighting him by calling out his opponents. It’s cute. Like saying GGG isn’t avoiding when he signs a “petition to avoid”. Fun words, let’s have more fun with words. Let’s get your opinion, write it down for us. Do you think Murata is as good as Charlo?

[palmerq]

Kautondokwa will win KO 2

Only if uses round one to work out how to step on andrade toe and incapacitate him with toe pain... A simple one two will do the job after the toe step for sure.

[brocktonblockbust]

Kautondokwa will win KO 2

Only if uses round one to work out how to step on andrade toe and incapacitate him with toe pain... A simple one two will do the job after the toe step for sure.

He will do "Namibia Pivot" in Rd 3

[palmerq]

Kautondokwa will win KO 2

Only if uses round one to work out how to step on andrade toe and incapacitate him with toe pain... A simple one two will do the job after the toe step for sure.

He will do "Namibia Pivot" in Rd 3

The dreaded 3rd round namibian toe pivot will be the stuff of legend, second only to Frankie fredricks Olympic silver medal in the history of all Namibia.... I am worried about andrades health now.

[brocktonblockbust]

I will break it down step by step.

[ykdadamaja]

I was looking forward to this fight too. Andrade is disappointed, I am sure.

[Spicoli]

So the show must go on, Andrade v Kautondokwa not to far off. Kid Galahad and Toka Khan Clary in the 2nd round now. 1st time Stateside for Galahad good to see. this ref is waaaay too involved. Galahad warned 3,4,5 times for his foot stepping

First time seeing full DAZN card and not to shabby. Glad they picked up Brian Kenny