Andy Lee aims to teach Billy Joe Saunders a lesson for Irish women

Limerick southpaw Andy Lee has vowed to strike a blow for Irish women everywhere against Billy Joe Saunders.

Lee described Saunders as immature and foolish after the English southpaw claimed last week that women were only good for cleaning, cooking, and sex.

The Irish 2004 Olympian puts his world WBO world middleweight title on the line against the British 2008 Olympian, the mandatory challenger, at Thomond Park on September 19.

The promoters predict that the fight will sell out, with more than 30,000 expected to attend.

“It was an immature and foolish comment that he made publicly,” said Lee ahead of his first title defence in his hometown.

“I will make sure he feels immature and foolish on fight night. I urge all the women who have been offended by him to sit back and enjoy the painful lesson I will give him on your behalf.”

@bjsaunders_ I'll smash @AndyLeeBoxing http://t.co/xXKVI3mdWP pic.twitter.com/UE4xf1I3r2

— BOXING CORNER 2️⃣4️⃣/7️⃣ (@boxingcorner247) July 26, 2015

Katie Taylor could be added to the Thomond Park undercard, but Saunders was also dismissive about women’s boxing.

Taylor hit out at Saunders via social media, tweeting that she felt sorry for his wife and daughter if those are his views on women.

Saunders improved to 22 straight wins in a warm-up fight after stopping French journeyman Yoann Bloyer in the fourth round at Wembley Arena in London last Friday.

Lee is in training camp in Surrey, England. He added: “People’s boxing styles reflect their personalities. I’m a defensive fighter. I’m a strategic fighter, but if stunned, I retaliate.

“We can’t let anyone beat us. As long as we live we will have to face this fight in our community, win or lose. Whoever wins will be hailed a hero.”