Highlights Lee vs Saunders: 3rd Round Knockdowns were Pivotal

Machester Arena witnessed the changing of a championship belt as once again as two prize fighters battled for the WBO world middleweght title.  What we thought would be an easy night for Saunders turned to be a grind as Andy Lee with his heart of a champion slug it out until the end.

The 3rd round knockdowns proved to be pivotal as judges scored the fight ( Phil Edwards 114-112, Dave Parris 115-111, Marcus McDonnell 113-113 ) Majority Decision in favor of the new WBO World middleweight champ Billy Joe Saunders.