Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders - 8 May 2021

[Fearful_Freddie]

I usually root against Canelo, but he’ll have my full support in this one. Shame because I used to really like BJS when he was coming through, but he’s turned out to be a complete prick.

Me too. BJS deserves everything coming his way.

[DrDuke]

BJS is nice fella. Gotta root for him.

[MightyWarrior]

Looking forward to this one, billy big bollocks will be very entertaining with his brass necked hyperbole in the press conference and lead up, Tyson will get in on the act too - And as much as he has offended everybody outside the ring he’s been a puzzle no one can crack so far, as far as I’m aware - I don’t always watch his fights as they’re deadly dull, unless there’s a threat like the Canadian puncher - but it’s gonna be very interesting and fun to watch Canelo break him down, with the outside possibility that he may actually put on a masterclass and make the Mexican look a bit flat-footed.. excuse the blasphemy

[Coco]

Looking forward to this one, billy big bollocks will be very entertaining with his brass necked hyperbole in the press conference and lead up, Tyson will get in on the act too - And as much as he has offended everybody outside the ring he’s been a puzzle no one can crack so far, as far as I’m aware - I don’t always watch his fights as they’re deadly dull, unless there’s a threat like the Canadian puncher - but it’s gonna be very interesting and fun to watch Canelo break him down, with the outside possibility that he may actually put on a masterclass and make the Mexican look a bit flat-footed.. excuse the blasphemy

I can see BJS doing what Khan did for the first half of the fight.

[Delta Jay]

Looking forward to this one, billy big bollocks will be very entertaining with his brass necked hyperbole in the press conference and lead up, Tyson will get in on the act too - And as much as he has offended everybody outside the ring he’s been a puzzle no one can crack so far, as far as I’m aware - I don’t always watch his fights as they’re deadly dull, unless there’s a threat like the Canadian puncher - but it’s gonna be very interesting and fun to watch Canelo break him down, with the outside possibility that he may actually put on a masterclass and make the Mexican look a bit flat-footed.. excuse the blasphemy

I can see BJS doing what Khan did for the first half of the fight.

Theres only gonna be one half to this fight

[tonyevs]

I just don't understand where people have seen the BJS that's good enough to outpoint .. or even frustrate Canelo?

BJS will be hoping to run and see out the full 12rnds - and then hope there's enough mugs out there to say he deserved the decision.

[gregregegg]

I just don't understand where people have seen the BJS that's good enough to outpoint .. or even frustrate Canelo?

BJS will be hoping to run and see out the full 12rnds - and then hope there's enough mugs out there to say he deserved the decision.

I think most people base it on the Lemieux fight, which to be fair was a excellent performance. IF he is super super fit, and just flicks a jab i could see it frustrating canelo a bit, but it will be tough for it to be enough for billy not to get stopped, let alone win a fair decision, let alone win a canelo decision.
still mabey the only game-plan, I think If billy gets close enough to throw a power punch he will monstered to the body. Canelos liver shot + billy fighting liver side forwards will be an issue i feel.

[Ruthless-RKO]

[Ruthless-RKO]

DAZN Press Release

The WBA (Super), WBC, WBO and The Ring titles are set to be unified at super-middleweight...

The next step of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's master plan at 168lbs in 2021 has been made official.

Very shortly after Alvarez required just three rounds to break the spirit of mandatory challenger Avni Yildirim in Miami, his next bout was confirmed as being against current undefeated WBO super-middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders on May 8.

The venue for the fight will be announced in due course, per Matchroom Boxing, who promote Saunders and have a working agreement in place with Canelo Promotions. The fight will, however, be available globally on DAZN with the exception of Mexico.

“We want to unify the division, he’s a world champion, we want to go for it and we need to go for it,” said Canelo. “He’s a very difficult fighter and has a championship, the WBO.

“People talk but I’m a very mature fighter and I know how to control myself. All I need to do is go into the ring, win and make history.”

“It’s because it hasn’t been done, no one has done it in Latin America. In the world only a few fighters have done it, the best. I want to make history and be one of the best in the world.”

Saunders will be defending his WBO title for a third time, after recently sending Martin Murray into retirement following his comprehensive points win over the Brit.

“Canelo, I’m ready to rock and roll,” said Saunders. “You have to dare to be great and you aren’t going to be a great if you don’t beat the greats.

“I believe I am the only one with the footwork, know-how, skillset, mindset and brain to unlock that door in Canelo.

“He’s the main man in the sport and the face of boxing. You have to give him respect, he hasn’t ducked anyone, he’s beaten good names, but nobody is unbeatable, and I believe I have got the tools to beat him if I use them properly and if the gamelan comes off that I believe works.

“I am looking at the golden ticket to cement my legacy, and that’s how you have to go in there to beat him. I’ve won everything from Southern Area to World titles, I could say ‘I’ve won it all, been to the Olympics, I’m unbeaten - I’ll see you later’.

"But I’ve only just turned 31, I’ve got no miles on the clock, haven’t taken any punishment - I believe he’s been in harder fights than me and has more miles, so I want to cement my legacy and beat him.”

“This is one of the biggest fights in the sport of boxing,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “The pound-for-pound king on the road to undisputed against the unbeaten champion who has long believed he can overcome him. After missing a chance to fight and celebrate on Cinco de Mayo last year this is going to be very special, we look forward to welcoming you for this momentous event.”

“Canelo vs. Saunders is a fascinating matchup of champions with massive international appeal,” said Ed Breeze, DAZN EVP, Rights. “From what we expect to be a fiery promotion to the competition in the ring, we’re thrilled to deliver this fight to DAZN subscribers across the world.”

You can subscribe to DAZN right now to rewatch Canelo's demolition of Yilidirm and be ready for the Saunders fight on May 8, with a ton of live action and exclusive content at your disposal between now and then.

[CaptainSpacerod]

A past his best Khan outboxed him til he got caught, a way past his best Kovalev outboxed him til he ran out of energy, if a prime Bill really believes in himself, gets fit and sticks to a plan he can cause Canelo real problems

[bigjack]

A past his best Khan outboxed him til he got caught, a way past his best Kovalev outboxed him til he ran out of energy, if a prime Bill really believes in himself, gets fit and sticks to a plan he can cause Canelo real problems

He'll have to be very fast on his feet as both of those were ko'd brutally with one punch.

[CaptainSpacerod]

A past his best Khan outboxed him til he got caught, a way past his best Kovalev outboxed him til he ran out of energy, if a prime Bill really believes in himself, gets fit and sticks to a plan he can cause Canelo real problems

He'll have to be very fast on his feet as both of those were ko'd brutally with one punch.

Initially I think he’ll be sharp enough to stay out of trouble but I suppose there have always been the doubts about Bill’s engine - he doesn’t seem to live the life - and eventually canelo will catch up with him. It could be similar to the eubank fight but with a bigger shift towards Canelo after halfway and a more brutal outcome

[Cyclops]

A past his best Khan outboxed him til he got caught, a way past his best Kovalev outboxed him til he ran out of energy, if a prime Bill really believes in himself, gets fit and sticks to a plan he can cause Canelo real problems

He'll have to be very fast on his feet as both of those were ko'd brutally with one punch.

Both chins of the finest porcelain however, whereas I can't recall an instance of the Travelling Prankster ever being hurt (although I must confess I've only ever watched about 3 of his fights) let alone down.

I wonder what ridiculous odds I can get to throw away a fiver on?

[mickey1975]

Looking forward to this one, billy big bollocks will be very entertaining with his brass necked hyperbole in the press conference and lead up, Tyson will get in on the act too - And as much as he has offended everybody outside the ring he’s been a puzzle no one can crack so far, as far as I’m aware - I don’t always watch his fights as they’re deadly dull, unless there’s a threat like the Canadian puncher - but it’s gonna be very interesting and fun to watch Canelo break him down, with the outside possibility that he may actually put on a masterclass and make the Mexican look a bit flat-footed.. excuse the blasphemy

Tyson will be in his own full camp by then.

[chrisnew86]

BJS has done it all from mistreating horses and bullying down and outs, putting It nicely I want him to loose

[Glass Joe]

still plenty of time for BJS to screw things up.

[dr_devious]

BJS has done it all from mistreating horses and bullying down and outs, putting It nicely I want him to loose

Where does the mistreating horses bit come from?

[margaret thatcher]

A past his best Khan outboxed him til he got caught, a way past his best Kovalev outboxed him til he ran out of energy, if a prime Bill really believes in himself, gets fit and sticks to a plan he can cause Canelo real problems

He'll have to be very fast on his feet as both of those were ko'd brutally with one punch.

Both chins of the finest porcelain however, whereas I can't recall an instance of the Travelling Prankster ever being hurt (although I must confess I've only ever watched about 3 of his fights) let alone down.

I wonder what ridiculous odds I can get to throw away a fiver on?

that random albanian guy he fought a couple fights ago hurt him

[margaret thatcher]

bjs gets a bit of a masterclass boxer reputation from the lemieux fight, but he's had more close fights than masterclasses vs recognizable opponents:

lee, ryder, akakov (i had a draw), coceres, eubank. was pushed by blackwell too and as mentioned hurt by isufi.


and of course none of those guys are remotely close to canelos level, nor is canelo a hard punching but superlimited slugger like lemieux.


canelo just levels above for me, has come on massively, is winning at the elitest level out there, and has seen pretty much every style out there. preliminary prediction is that canelo wins pretty much every round and minute as bjs dicks around and just looks to move and survive but offers little substantial work of his own. of course some dudes looking to give him rounds might fall in love with his air flicks lol

[PredatorHayds]

I can see Saunders doing something silly or having to pull out and being replaced by Andrade for the vacant title.

[Cyclops]

BJS has done it all from mistreating horses and bullying down and outs, putting It nicely I want him to loose

Where does the mistreating horses bit come from?

There was an interview he did at his stables and his horse seemed scared of him or something, or he might have batted its nose. I've been around horses and people who keep them enough to not notice anything particularly out of the ordinary, but some people ran with speculation about something that I didn't see. Don't get me wrong, BJS is a king sized twat, but the horse thing always seemed a reach.

[chrisnew86]

BJS has done it all from mistreating horses and bullying down and outs, putting It nicely I want him to loose

Where does the mistreating horses bit come from?

There was an interview he did at his stables and his horse seemed scared of him or something, or he might have batted its nose. I've been around horses and people who keep them enough to not notice anything particularly out of the ordinary, but some people ran with speculation about something that I didn't see. Don't get me wrong, BJS is a king sized twat, but the horse thing always seemed a reach.

The horse was shit scared of him and he kept pretending to box the horse, I have been around horses and the poor thing was well nervous any time BJS looked his way.

That isn't how horses interact with there owners

[Stobbo]

BJS pulling out is the best bet on this fight.
If he goes in with Alvarez,and I'm not sure he will, he'll get stopped mid/late imho

[tonyevs]

A past his best Khan outboxed him til he got caught, a way past his best Kovalev outboxed him til he ran out of energy, if a prime Bill really believes in himself, gets fit and sticks to a plan he can cause Canelo real problems

He isnt anywhere as fast and sharp as Khan - or as strong and dangerous as Kovalev ... all BJS has got is some bizarre reputation as a super slick boxer based on pretty much one fight. Those that give him a chance of being competitive against Canelo need to remind themselves that this is a guy who a young novice Eubank ran very close ... and would likely do so again if they fought.

[margaret thatcher]

and the khan fight was 5 years ago and canelo has come on since then, stronger and sharper and mexican beefier


agree, a lot of ppl totally over worship the lemieux fight, lem is made for a boxer like bjs to be flattered

has bjs been impressive at 168? coceres, isufi, murray.....anyone rate those performances?