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Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 04:51**

Rumours doing the rounds this morning our very own BJS is moving to SMW for the WBO strap, thoughts?

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 05:15**

There’s talk he’ll be matched with Shefat Isufi (am I the only one that’s never heard of him?!?) for the vacant WBO super middle belt.

I’d rather watch him fight Andrade and I would still like to see him mix with GGG, Canelo, Jacobs.

I guess picking up the WBO Supermiddle belt could lead to a fight with the winner of Eubank vs DeGale. I can’t see the Callum Smith fight happening.

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 05:54**

maverick23 wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 05:15 There’s talk he’ll be matched with Shefat Isufi (am I the only one that’s never heard of him?!?) for the vacant WBO super middle belt.

I’d rather watch him fight Andrade and I would still like to see him mix with GGG, Canelo, Jacobs.

I guess picking up the WBO Supermiddle belt could lead to a fight with the winner of Eubank vs DeGale. I can’t see the Callum Smith fight happening.

I think it is a good move pal, the MW division is hot but everything feels very sticky DAZN fighters being matched up against each other and vice versa with SHOWtime (i'll be honest not sure who Shefat Isufi is just browsed his record can't see any names of note)

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 06:55**

Not a bad move for bill

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 08:04**

Saunders is no Super Middle, but the depth isn't great there - it could be a good move.

I'm not sold on Callum Smith yet and Ramirez seems to be going backwards.

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 08:10**

stujones wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 08:04 Saunders is no Super Middle, but the depth isn't great there - it could be a good move.

I'm not sold on Callum Smith yet and Ramirez seems to be going backwards.

Ramirez was a big SMW but don't fancy him against the top guys at 175 at all currently.

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 08:50**

stujones wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 08:04 Saunders is no Super Middle, but the depth isn't great there - it could be a good move.

I'm not sold on Callum Smith yet and Ramirez seems to be going backwards.

Ramirez moved up pal, think he is no longer a SMW

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 09:19**

I wouldnt like this move.

Saunders in a middleweight. He needs to win his WBO middleweight title back and then sell his arse to DAZN for big money to fight Canelo in a unification or do a deal to fight GGG, wherever he ends up. The big money is an America and truly, Saunders has fought no one of real note at middleweight, which is a crying shame.

Saunders looks to have really good ability.

Like Tyson Fury he has created his own misfortune and like Fury, he has the ability to claw it back.

I would have little interest in him moving up to super middle and winning a WBO title because it would invariably mean that he would end up defending it against nobodies and missing out on huge fights at middelweight.

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 09:21**

Just been confirmed, he is moving up to SMW & fighting for the vacant WBO title on 13th April.

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 09:27**

Saunders is no super middleweight but the division ain't that strong and he has got the skills to outbox most. If he's chasing the Canelo fight i think it's a good decision moving up

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 10:24**

NoScoutingReports wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 09:21 Just been confirmed, he is moving up to SMW & fighting for the vacant WBO title on 13th April.

So he didn’t fancy GGG/Canelo/Jacobs/Andrade and means he can stay fatter for longer

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 10:26**

3132DW wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:24
NoScoutingReports wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 09:21 Just been confirmed, he is moving up to SMW & fighting for the vacant WBO title on 13th April.
So he didn’t fancy GGG/Canelo/Jacobs/Andrade and means he can stay fatter for longer

In all fairness pal, I think a fit Saunders beats Canelo 9 times outta' 10 just a shame GBP want nothing to do with him !

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 10:27**

Anyone heard of his opponent for the WBO belt - I've not.

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 11:03**

kbackup408 wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:26
3132DW wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:24
NoScoutingReports wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 09:21 Just been confirmed, he is moving up to SMW & fighting for the vacant WBO title on 13th April.
So he didn’t fancy GGG/Canelo/Jacobs/Andrade and means he can stay fatter for longer
In all fairness pal, I think a fit Saunders beats Canelo 9 times outta' 10 just a shame GBP want nothing to do with him !

Do you think so ?

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 11:12**

stujones wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:27 Anyone heard of his opponent for the WBO belt - I've not.

He's the former IBF East West European Light Heavyweight champion, surely you must have heard of him?

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 11:18**

bigjack wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 11:03
kbackup408 wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:26
3132DW wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:24
NoScoutingReports wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 09:21 Just been confirmed, he is moving up to SMW & fighting for the vacant WBO title on 13th April.
So he didn’t fancy GGG/Canelo/Jacobs/Andrade and means he can stay fatter for longer
In all fairness pal, I think a fit Saunders beats Canelo 9 times outta' 10 just a shame GBP want nothing to do with him !
Do you think so ?

I really do mate all other things being = and fair (for example judges, referee, venue) think that elusive style is Canelo's kryptonite, what do you think?

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 11:59**

kbackup408 wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:26
In all fairness pal, I think a fit Saunders beats Canelo 9 times outta' 10 just a shame GBP want nothing to do with him !

A fit Saunders beats Canelo 0 times out of 10

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 12:08**

dr_devious wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 11:59
kbackup408 wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:26
In all fairness pal, I think a fit Saunders beats Canelo 9 times outta' 10 just a shame GBP want nothing to do with him !
A fit Saunders beats Canelo 0 times out of 10

Stylewise BJS will prove difficult for Canelo, as Khan was too.
I would still put my money on the Mexican though..

As BJS is not champion anymore he needs to take opportunity where it comes.

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 12:43**

kbackup408 wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 11:18
bigjack wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 11:03
kbackup408 wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:26
3132DW wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:24
NoScoutingReports wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 09:21 Just been confirmed, he is moving up to SMW & fighting for the vacant WBO title on 13th April.
So he didn’t fancy GGG/Canelo/Jacobs/Andrade and means he can stay fatter for longer
In all fairness pal, I think a fit Saunders beats Canelo 9 times outta' 10 just a shame GBP want nothing to do with him !
Do you think so ?
I really do mate all other things being = and fair (for example judges, referee, venue) think that elusive style is Canelo's kryptonite, what do you think?

I just can't see anyway BJS could beat Canelo,Canelo is vastly improved since those days against Lara etc when some decisions could be argued,Saunders has been far too inactive and fought at a much lower level opponent in general and the momentum has gone since that good win in Canada.

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 12:46**

liamlion wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 09:19 I wouldnt like this move.

Saunders in a middleweight. He needs to win his WBO middleweight title back and then sell his arse to DAZN for big money to fight Canelo in a unification or do a deal to fight GGG, wherever he ends up. The big money is an America and truly, Saunders has fought no one of real note at middleweight, which is a crying shame.

Saunders looks to have really good ability.

Like Tyson Fury he has created his own misfortune and like Fury, he has the ability to claw it back.

I would have little interest in him moving up to super middle and winning a WBO title because it would invariably mean that he would end up defending it against nobodies and missing out on huge fights at middelweight.

I'm with you completely mate.

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 13:17**

Canelo would stop Saunders with body shots

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 13:54**

bigjack wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 11:03
kbackup408 wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:26
3132DW wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:24
NoScoutingReports wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 09:21 Just been confirmed, he is moving up to SMW & fighting for the vacant WBO title on 13th April.
So he didn’t fancy GGG/Canelo/Jacobs/Andrade and means he can stay fatter for longer
In all fairness pal, I think a fit Saunders beats Canelo 9 times outta' 10 just a shame GBP want nothing to do with him !
Do you think so ?

Your odds of 1/12 BJS and 13/2 Canelo seem appealing.
Even without Canelo's blind grandmother judging...

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 14:10**

So gets done for banned substance. Him and promoter rant on about how unfair it is. Gets a short ban and immediately installed as mandatory for old belt, decides to move up - great.

Seems like Warren has decided today is a good day for bad news Leicester show pulled, BJS not fighting against an opponent most of us wanted but cover it up with a big deal for fury which I'm worried is actually bad news for the big heavyweight fights too.

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 14:51**

kbackup408 wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:26
3132DW wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 10:24
NoScoutingReports wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 09:21 Just been confirmed, he is moving up to SMW & fighting for the vacant WBO title on 13th April.
So he didn’t fancy GGG/Canelo/Jacobs/Andrade and means he can stay fatter for longer
In all fairness pal, I think a fit Saunders beats Canelo 9 times outta' 10 just a shame GBP want nothing to do with him !

What’s a fit Saunders - he looked bigger than light heavy against Adamu ?

His lifestyle will catch up with him eventually.

Posted: **18 Feb 2019, 15:11**

But is he actually going to get his career moving at SMW?
The dude is wasting his prime. One good win in 2 years against a B grade MW like Lemieux, then a drug ban, and he is primed for the world of SMW?
I don't buy into it.

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