Comments Thread For: Frank Warren on Billy Joe Saunders' Return on September 16

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Billy Joe Saunders is literally steeling himself up as he begins preparations for the second defence of his WBO world middleweight title on September 16. To ensure he is in the optimum condition for the challenge ahead, Bill has taken up residence in the Steel City of Sheffield, where he will now be trained by Dominic Ingle at the fabled Wincobank gym.
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[Bronx2245]

I thought he was fighting Lemieux?

[bluepete]

I thought he was fighting Lemieux?

I thought that too, but Saunders said it was an American in he's last interview. Although he might think Canada is in America. 🤔

[Fabes88]

I thought he was fighting Lemieux?

lol you think he's going to fight a live opponent? No chance.

[taes]

Bit risky sending him up to Sheffield to train - a lot of good curry houses and burger vans kicking around there. They should have someone lined up at light heavy as a fall back for late august when it becomes obvious he won't make the weight!!

[Citizen Koba]

I thought that too, but Saunders said it was an American in he's last interview. Although he might think Canada is in America. 🤔

Next highest in the WBO rankings is Rob 'Bravo' Brant if Lemieux and Murata ain't available (as seems to be the case). Brant is of course from the US, though TBH I don't know much about the kid. Next in Line is Slick Willie 'Mongoose' Monroe who also doesn't doesn't have a fight lined up best I can tell. It'll be one of these two I'm guessing. I wouldn't mind Saunders vs Monroe except it's almost guaranteed to be a snorefest.

[redmish]

" the highest ranked available opponent from the WBO" in other words, a nobody.

[Ake-Dawg]

Next highest in the WBO rankings is Rob 'Bravo' Brant if Lemieux and Murata ain't available (as seems to be the case). Brant is of course from the US, though TBH I don't know much about the kid. Next in Line is Slick Willie 'Mongoose' Monroe who also doesn't doesn't have a fight lined up best I can tell. It'll be one of these two I'm guessing. I wouldn't mind Saunders vs Monroe except it's almost guaranteed to be a snorefest.

It's going to be Monroe. He has been putting #wbochampion in his social media. I too am not opposed to the fight. Hopefully Monroe steps out if character and presses the action.

[Lester Tutor]

What about Peter Quillin? Again, his Draw to Lee would have Saunders thinking. The marketability isn't that bad. Both hefty as foook in general. Also, it's obvious Saunders doesn't want Jacobs... a guy who demolished Quillin. That should give Saunders some optimism with a lucky punch...

Cause if somehow Monroe Jr does an upset, I can see Saunders chasing (begging for the rematch with Eubank Jr.) after Eubank trolls BJS's loss to the Mongoose

[Deletrious]

Next highest in the WBO rankings is Rob 'Bravo' Brant if Lemieux and Murata ain't available (as seems to be the case). Brant is of course from the US, though TBH I don't know much about the kid. Next in Line is Slick Willie 'Mongoose' Monroe who also doesn't doesn't have a fight lined up best I can tell. It'll be one of these two I'm guessing. I wouldn't mind Saunders vs Monroe except it's almost guaranteed to be a snorefest.

Lemieux has said in a French newspaper he can't fight Saunders because he is waiting on a bigger opponent. Murata must be rematching n'dam Brant had a fight sketched in for August but there was no opponent listed. He seems likely.