Mosley fight is no longer surprising, it is certainly a disappointing move considering the recent history of each man. Mosley, of course, is a legend in the sport.
Overall, Mosley is in his last five fights, the only notable win being the surprise TKO victory over Antonio Margarito in the beginning of , which now seems very, very long ago. While the overall record of the pound for pound king of the sport is largely unimpeachable, the recent history is becoming more and more suspect.
Mosley marks the third opponent in six fights that is coming directly or almost directly off a loss to Mayweather, with Ricky Hatton and Oscar De La Hoya being the first two. His win against Miguel Cotto for a welterweight title then came at a catch-weight two pounds below the welterweight limit.
Even as he maneuvered successfully out of Pacquiao's way, he would still look uncoordinated. His lack of grace and swiftness is showing in his second-guessing reluctance to pull the trigger at all.
Enjoy our content? Join our newsletter to get the latest in sports news delivered straight to your inbox! Your sports. Fan Rating:. Your rating: None. Average: 2. Saturday, May 7, Las Vegas, NV. Rounds Scheduled:. Contracted Weight:. Titles at Stake:. Kenny Bayless. Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach wanted no less than a TKO or a full clean knockout win as it will be a record-breaking victory for Pacquiao given Mosley's no KO loss record.
A KO victory could have given Pacquiao a psychological advantage if Floyd Mayweather Jr later decides to face him next year. In his most recent fight with Shane Mosley, the unbeaten champion failed to score a knock out against Mosley.
In a featured Showtime video , Mosley was caught on camera almost begging his coach and trainer Naazim Richardson to call for a stoppage of the fight saying, "You've got to stop the fight," and "I can't move.
Despite Mosley's pleading, Richardson answered, "Shane, you're cut from a different cloth baby.
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