by Josh McCrohon @JoshMcCrohon57It’s time for the Boxing Analysis! Are you ready for Lemieux vs. Saunders for the WBO world middleweight championship? This is going to be good - let’s get into the analysis! Round 1: Good few punches from both men here. There wasn’t a punch that looked too brutal but that’s what you’d expect in an opening round. Thoughts: This was an explosive opening first round. Fight is looking like it could go either way but I’m firmly sticking with my prediction that Saunders and Lemieux go the distance with Saunders winning by decision. Round Winner: BJ Saunders Round 2: They both went for it, this round. The first half was all Lemieux but Saunders knocked it up a gear and hit a stunning combo of punches which rocked Lemieux against the ropes. Thoughts: This was a close round, a really close round. As I said Lemieux was landing great with swift punches but Saunders went up two steps. Round Winner: BJ Saunders Round 3: Good body shots on Lemieux’s part but once again he is overshadowed by Saunders who has had the better round this time. Both men’s timing is excellent but unfortunately for both men, their timing clashes with their opponent’s timing. Thoughts: Really good round. Things are slightly looking up for Lemieux but at the rate Saunders is going, Lemieux needs to find a way to slow the undefeated boxer down, somehow. Round Winner: BJ Saunders Round 4: The round kicks off with some slow punches and that asks the question - Has Lemieux has slowed him down? But later in the round you find the answer: No. BJ Saunders got a good combination in this round. Saunders repeatedly dodges 3 of Lemieux’s punches. If he didn’t dodge all 3, he would be knocked out now. Lemieux has Saunders in a clinch against the ropes but nothing helps him in that way. Thoughts: This might make the difference. Lemieux doesn’t look the same, he looks kind of hurt which isn’t a good sign for him but that might just be me. Round Winner: BJ Saunders Round 5: Smart blocking by both men so far. Both boxers moving well (mainly Saunders). Lemieux throwing punches but barely any connect which isn’t going to help him in the longer scheme of things. Thoughts: This, as I said, was a standard round. Lemieux misses the punch and Saunders looks into the crowd which is in-ring mindgames and that’s going to put Lemieux off. Round Winner: BJ Saunders Round 6: There’s been something I’ve not been talking about and that is Lemieux trapping Saunders in the ropes continually. Lemieux is doing well this round but I don’t think it is enough. Thoughts: Lemieux needs something big because as it stands Saunders has won all 6 rounds and I agree! Round Winner: BJ Saunders Round 7: Saunders starts the round getting the better of Lemieux and hits a good right hook which stuns him. He follows that up with a swift left jab that makes Lemieux’s nose bleed. Lemieux gets destroyed in this round, completely dominated, however he does land a handful of decent hits but none with lasting effects on Saunders. Saunders gets good punches in the corner. Thoughts: Saunders easily won this round, no questions asked. He killed Lemieux in this round and the man needs a miracle. Round Winner: BJ Saunders Round 8: Lemieux gets a good few body shots in but once again, Saunders gets the better of Lemieux which is not good for him. Not much else to say this about round. Thoughts: This isn’t good for Lemieux. I know this is stating the obvious but I’ll say it anyway. The only way Lemieux can win now is knockout. Round Winner: BJ Saunders Round 9: Some fine shots, a good jab by Lemieux. Lemieux executes another headlock but the referee stops it again. Saunders hits a good few punches this round. Saunders strikes Lemieux with a great jab to end the round! Thoughts: BJ Saunders is wrapping this fight up I think. This is going to go the distance, almost confirmed at this point. Round Winner: BJ Saunders Round 10: We have reached double digits. Fast paced round! Lemieux badly hurts Saunders but it doesn’t last long as Saunders retaliates. Saunders hits a good couple of combos and finishes the round with a swift uppercut. Thoughts: Lemieux’s best round so far but it still wasn’t enough, if he did go a little bit longer he could’ve took the round but it wasn’t to be. Round Winner: BJ Saunders Round 11: Fast action to begin this round which is always lovely to see. Lemieux brings the fight for the first 30 seconds or so. Saunders doesn’t reply too kindly as he hits a punch and 2 steps back which is a smart technique in the sport of boxing. Lemieux hits a right hand which startles Saunders but it’s not enough. Thoughts: He did finish the round well but if he started pushing himself a minute earlier he would’ve won this round but I have to give this to Saunders but just by a few inches. Round Winner: BJ Saunders Round 12: Good start to the last round for both fighters. Saunders has been impressive - like really impressive - in this 12 round bout. Lemieux isn’t a push over as he had great opportunities but didn’t take them. Saunders stands back for the last 15 seconds as he knows what the final result is going to be! BJ Saunders Retains His WBO Middleweight Championship Via DecisionThoughts: Great fight! Lemieux wasn’t enough to end the streak but who is it going to be? Whoever it is, I wish them luck. Saunders has really outdone himself this time. I agree with the result.
What a fight! That was definitely Saunders’ best fight of his career! I’ve been Josh, that was boxing and that was the Boxing Analysis. See you next time! Comments are closed.
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