By Scott Gilfoid: It’s now official that Golden Boy Promotions fighter David Lemieux (38-3, 33 KOs) will be challenging WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders (25-0, 12 KOs) on December 16 on HBO World Championship Boxing from Place Bell, Laval, Canada. Dan Rafael broke the news that the Lemieux vs. Saunders fight is a done deal for December 16.
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David Lemieux vs. Billy Joe Saunders being finalized for Dec.16
By Scott Gilfoid: Knockout artist David Lemieux and WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders are in negotiations for a fight on HBO Boxing for December 16 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.
Saunders happy Lemieux fight ordered
By Jim Dower: Billy Joe Saunders (25-0, 12 KOs) says he’s “happy” at hearing the World Boxing Organization has ordered him to defend his WBO middleweight title against mandatory challenger David Lemieux (38-3, 33 KOs) for his next fight.
Saunders vs. Lemieux ordered by WBO
By Jeff Aranow: The World Boxing Organization has ordered WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders (25-0, 12 KOs) to begin negotiations with #1 WBO mandatory contender David Lemieux (38-3, 33 KOs), according to the WBO president Francisco Valcarcel, Esq. Earlier on Monday, the WBO ordered Saunders and Lemieux to begin negotiations starting immediately.
Lemieux to Saunders: You’re ending up in a hospital when I fight you
By Scott Gilfoid: Billy Joe Saunders (25-0, 12 KOs) has challenged former IBF middleweight champion David Lemieux (38-3, 33 KOs) to fight him in December. Saunders, who holds the WBO middleweight title, plans on fighting in December as well.
Billy Joe Saunders to fight on Dec.9 in London
By Scott Gilfoid: Billy Joe Saunders (25-0, 12 KOs) will be back inside the ring in just 2 months from now on December 9 defending his WBO middleweight strap against an opponent still to be determined, according to his promoter Frank Warren. Saunders, 28, will be fighting at the Copper Box Arena in London, England.
Golovkin’s team ready for Saunders negotiations
By Jim Dower: WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders could finally be getting the big unification match against IBF/IBO/WBA/WBC middleweight champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin that he’s been talking about for so long.
Saunders ready for Golovkin in December
By Scott Gilfoid: WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders (25-0, 12 KOs) says he’s ready to face IBF/IBO/WBA/WBC middleweight champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) in December in a unification fight if GGG is ready to get back into the ring that quickly.
Billy Joe Saunders vs. Willie Monroe Jr. – Results
By Scott Gilfoid: WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders (25-0, 12 KOs) did enough to beat #5 WBO challenger Willie Monroe Jr. (21-3, 6 KOs) by a 12 round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. This was a really boring fight to say the least. I’m being kind here.
Saunders vs. Monroe Jr. Live Stream (United States Only)
Exclusive stream in the United States & Canada to begin at 5:30 PM ET – Below is the direct link for fans in the United States and Canada to watch the OFFICIAL LIVE STREAM of Saturday’s WBO World Middleweight title bout between undefeated champion Billy Joe Saunders and number-2 ranked Willie Monroe, Jr.