Andy Lee vs. Billy Joe Saunders
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Andy Lee 160 lbs lost to Billy Joe Saunders 160 lbs by MD in round 12 of 12
- Date: 2015-12-19
- Location: Manchester Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
- Referee: Steve Gray
- Judge: Dave Parris 111-115
- Judge: Phil Edwards 112-114
- Judge: Marcus McDonnell 113-113
- Promoter: Frank Warren (Queensberry Promotions)
- Aired On: BoxNation
- WBO World middleweight title (1st defence by Lee)
Notes
- Saunders wins World Boxing Organization World Middleweight title by majority decision. Close tactical bout clearly won by Saunders, though many rounds were close. Lee clearly won the last two rounds.
- Saunders won the title with two knockdowns of Lee in the third round with right hands. Saunders in the post fight commentary "I noticed he kept his lead hand low. I'm not the biggest puncher."
- Saunders thanked promoter Frank Warren and his management MGM Marbella after the bout. Chris Eubank was discussed post fight for a possible rematch with Saunders for his title.
- Paul Malignaggi noted in the post fight commentary without the third round knockdown (a 10-7 round) the bout would have been a draw.
- World Boxing Association World Middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs noted in the post fight commentary "It is a good time to be a middleweight champion" referring to the competitiveness of the division.