LOS ANGELES – Future Hall-of-Fame boxer “Sugar” Shane Mosley said today that “Mosley Vs. Mayorga 2,” his much-anticipated bout against Ricardo Mayorga August 29 at the Forum, will take place despite a lawsuit filed against him by promoter Don King.
The undercard continues to develop for the Shane Mosley vs. Ricardo Mayorga pay-per-view rematch at The Forum in Los Angeles, California. As part of the card, Yulihan Alejandra Luna Avila (12-2, 1KO) will defend her IBF super bantamweight world title against Maureen Shea (24-2, 12KOs).
Thursday afternoon former three-division champion "Sugar" Shane Mosley held a media workout at Barry's Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as he gears up for his August 29th pay-per-view showdown against former two-division champion Ricardo Mayorga. The fight takes place at The Forum in Inglewood, California and will be available on all major satellite and cable systems for $49.95.
Promoter Don King has filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Miami, claiming that he holds a valid promotional agreement with former two division world champion Ricardo Mayorga. BoxingScene.com has obtained a copy of the legal documents. King is attempting to prevent the scheduled rematch between Mayorga and Shane Mosley - which is scheduled to headline an independent pay-per-view event on August 29th at The Forum in Los Angeles, California.
Barry's Boxing Club, Las Vegas, Nevada - "Sugar" Shane Mosley (47-9-1) held a media interview to discuss his upcoming fight with Ricardo "El Matador" Mayorga (31-8-1). Their rematch takes place on pay-per-view on August 29th in Los Angeles, California.
Barry's Boxing Club, Las Vegas, Nevada - "Sugar" Shane Mosley (47-9-1) held an open workout for the press, as he showed off his moves for the upcoming battle of former champions with Ricardo "El Matador" Mayorga (31-8-1). Their rematch takes place on pay-per-view on August 29th in Los Angeles, California. During a recent press conference there was plenty of tension. Mayorga blew smoke in Mosley's face - who smacked the cigarette out of his mouth and that caused a pull-apart after Mayorga shoved him.
BoxingScene.com has been advised that top lightweight prospect Joel Diaz (19-0 15 KOs) will return to the ring on August 29th versus Luis Arceo (28-13 18 KOs) in the co-feature slot underneath the Shane Mosley-Ricardo Mayorga 2 main event. The fight will be scheduled for 10 rounds at the 135 pound lightweight limit.
BoxingScene.com recently caught up with former three time champion Ricardo "El Matador" Mayorga who takes on "Sugar" Shane Mosley on August 29th in a rematch of their 2008 fight that won Mosley won via last second knockout. The two fighters held a press conference in Las Vegas over the weekend and nearly came to blows when Mosley slapped a cigarette out of Mayorga's hand and Mayorga pushed him back.
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Ryan Burton catches up with former three division world champion "Sugar" Shane Mosley at the Nevada State Boxing Hall of Fame.
Ryan Burton catches up with Ricardo "El Matador" Mayorga (31-8-1) to discuss his upcoming fight with "Sugar" Shane Mosley (47-9-1). Earlier today in Las Vegas, a press conference was held in Caesars for the rematch between former champions and The fight takes place on pay-per-view on August 29th in Los Angeles, California.