By Mark Vester

HBO's expert analyst Larry Merchant considers "Sugar" Shane Mosley as the most dangerous opponent among the three choices presented to Manny Pacquiao. The Filipino champion finalized a deal earlier this week to face Mosley on May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Merchant says Juan Manuel Marquez is the most profitable opponent, but Mosley is the most dangerous.

"I think Shane Mosley presents the most danger. You have to remember that Pacquiao is still fighting bigger guys. What would happen if Mosley fought Marquez? If you're asking who I think he should fight, and who would bring in the most money, then it's Marquez, but if you're asking me which of them is the most dangerous, then it's Shane Mosley," Merchant told BoxingScene.com