Subscribe for updates - http://goo.gl/meA2GB<br /><br />Undefeated WBO Middleweight Champion Billy Joe Saunders defends his World Title against Canadian bruiser David Lemieux on December 16th in Quebec.<br /><br />Saunders first lifted the WBO crown in December 2015 against Ireland’s Andy Lee, dropping him twice in one round on the way to outpointing the former Champion. A year later, the Hatfield fighter then followed up that performance with a close decision win over game Russian Artur Akavov, which ultimately led to the appointment of new trainer Dominic Ingle in the summer of 2017.<br /><br />In September, the Champion dominated Middleweight contender Willie Monroe Jr, out-boxing the American over 12 rounds. Demonstrating new-found discipline and stamina under coach Ingle, in addition to his natural southpaw skill set, Saunders improved to 25-0 (12 KOs) in London.<br /><br />French-speaking powerhouse Lemieux is known as a concussive puncher with 33 knockouts in 38 wins, and only 3 losses. He is possibly the hardest hitter Saunders will have fought thus far in his career.<br /><br />The Canadian became IBF ruler in 2015 after beating Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam, dropping the Frenchman four times en-route to a decision win to set up a bout with Kazakh superstar Gennady Golovkin. Lemieux fought bravely against ‘Triple G’ but lost via eighth round stoppage.<br /><br />Since then the former Champion has racked up four wins on the trot against a who’s who of Middleweight contenders, including a highlight-reel KO against Curtis Stevens, and now has the chance cement his place as World Champion for a second time.<br /><br />In this classic boxer versus puncher match-up, Saunders admits this is his biggest test to date. The Englishman will want to pass with flying colours in order to finally land a shot at Golovkin or Canelo Alvarez to unify the Middleweight division<br /><br />More boxing news 24/7: http://goo.gl/aJFtws<br />Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/VDYVMP<br />Like on Facebook: http://goo.gl/mI5B64<br /><br />SecondsOut is a world leader in boxing entertainment since 1999.<br /><br />Part of the Knockout TV YouTube MCN - http://goo.gl/t77GMc
