CHRIS SAUNDERS BACK IN EXPLOSIVE FASHION

theguru · Post by **theguru** » 03 Apr 2004, 20:35

Just witnessed ex british champ chris saunders blow away Markus portman in the 1st round of the english title.
Portman was down 3 times in the first round ref waived it off after the 3rd knockdown.
Saunders still has devastating power watch out David Barnes

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 05 Apr 2004, 13:55

I saw Portman's last fight for the British Masters and thought he might be able to outbox Sauders in this one but the old saying stands, the last thing a fighter loses is his punch. Fair play to Saunders, his fights always entertain.

Portman claims he was caught cold,but I would have thought his corner would have warned him of Saunder's explosive power.

Good to see Saunder's back in the mix. Portman can come again, undoubtedly.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 05 Apr 2004, 13:59

Yeah, heard about this result from Richard Lakin of the Express and Star. Great win for Saunders, who'd been in hard training for a fight with Malcolm Melvin in Birmingham till Melvin pulled out injured. And the training paid off. Great win. A real stunner. Saunders deserves a crack at his old title. Barnes ain't the greatest champion in the world.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 05 Apr 2004, 14:00

Chris seems like he's been around for ever - but I agree his recent form is good. Not sure if he's worthy of a shot, but is certainly better than the two past challengers. He could spark the surprise.

Saunders, Roache and Dhami three ex champions doing okay in comebacks who Barnes should consider.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 05 Apr 2004, 14:02

stujones wrote:Saunders, Roache and Dhami three ex champions doing okay in comebacks who Barnes should consider.

As opposed to Jimmy Vincent. :(

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 05 Apr 2004, 14:06

bennie wrote:
stujones wrote:Saunders, Roache and Dhami three ex champions doing okay in comebacks who Barnes should consider.
As opposed to Jimmy Vincent. :(

In my opinion Barnes should have a choice but fight Vincent, you know what I think about this - I can't believe he's just 1 fight away from winning the belt outright.

Of course Vincent should be next, but if it nots going to be him - then the three I mentioned are certainly better than the ones who have already faced him.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 05 Apr 2004, 16:35

remember that classic saunders had with kevin lueshing.