The_budweiser Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 WBO Middleweight World Champion Billy Joe Saunders will make the second defense of his crown against New York’s Willie Monroe Jr. on Saturday, September 16th at London’s Copper Box Arena, live on BT Sport and BoxNation. Hatfield’s Saunders (24-0, 12 KOs) defeated Irish hero Andy Lee to take the WBO strap in a close and absorbing fight back in December 2015 that saw the undefeated star floor the former Champion twice in the third round and go on to claim a majority decision from the judges. A series of injuries led to a frustrating 2016 for Saunders, but he eventually defended his belt last December against Artur Akavov in Glasgow. Saunders was not at his best, but outpointed the game Russian. He was due to take on Avtandil Khurtsidze before the Georgian’s arrest in June. Video: Billy Joe Saunders and Willie Monroe Jr press conference - Page not found - - Boxing News - Ring News24 Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? --- gas mask makers and sellers. Willie a stinker and he'll make bj stink too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? I was gonna pick Khurtsidze to beat Saunders, now i'm picking Monroe by Majority Decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? I pick Saunders, by UD in a very boring fight. Feh ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrianpitbull Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? I will be most interested to see what BJS has picked up from his new trainer and being in the Ingles gym environment. If they can bring out the best in him as a southpaw then we could be in for a treat of a fight with some decent drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? I will be most interested to see what BJS has picked up from his new trainer and being in the Ingles gym environment. If they can bring out the best in him as a southpaw then we could be in for a treat of a fight with some decent drama. Who is his new trainer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbox Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? Willie Monroe Jr beats Saunders in my opinion. On the other hand, BJS has that ability to give his best in his most important fights like against Eubank or Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? Willie Monroe Jr beats Saunders in my opinion. On the other hand, BJS has that ability to give his best in his most important fights like against Eubank or Lee. So are you saying it depends on who's better on the night then? I agree! :haha: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrianpitbull Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? Who is his new trainer? Dominic Ingle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbox Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? So are you saying it depends on who's better on the night then? I agree! :haha: I just think that Saunders is that kind of fighter that hardly brings anything impressive, but always has the edge in his most important fights. I personally still think that Monroe should outbox him, but I still give Saunders some chance. I don't know why, though :haha: He's jut a very good belt defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? I just think that Saunders is that kind of fighter that hardly brings anything impressive, but always has the edge in his most important fights. I personally still think that Monroe should outbox him, but I still give Saunders some chance. I don't know why, though :haha: He's jut a very good belt defender. I like his (BJS) footwork and how he is able to get in and out while making the other fighter miss. He lacks power that's for sure and maybe 9 months out the ring might effect his performance :boxing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? If Saunders had been more active and perhaps also lived a cleaner life outside the ring then I'd strongly favour him in this one. I think highly of Monroe but I think when Saunders puts it all together he has the potential to be a pretty special talent. Given Saunders inactivity, though, I see this as a close one that could go either way. I see early and late success for Monroe and it'll all depend on how many of the middle rounds Saunders is able to find his rhythm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? Bit embarrassing yesterday at the weigh-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robprosser Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? He's a more aggressive fighter than his dad. A little shit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? --- The kid was obviously put up to the stunt which pretty much sums up the cheap morality Saunders carries. That's child abuse in a court of law though I doubt such an poorly publicized fight as this will stir up any magistrates or prosecutors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrianpitbull Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Re: Saunders vs Monroe, who wins? I chose to watch the smith fight over this, but if BJS loses it will look soo bad after all that trash talk and weigh in antics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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