Mosley vs. Pacquiao: Could End Up Being A Classic Battle?

I think its gunna be abit like chicken run in the ring

If Pacquiao stands still and trades with him he will get KOd, but he won't do that he will move laterally as usual and as Shane's legs are made of cement these days (and they were never quick he relied on handspeed, hence why a jab f***s him over) this will be a one sided beatdown, with possibly one or two solid punches landed early by shane ala may 1st.

Yes only because of Pacquiao's defensive deficiencies, not because of anything Moses is particularly good at IMO.

With all the respect, I would like to correct your statement. "he hasn't looked particularly strong in his last 22 rounds of fighting" I would say 21 rounds of fighting. Mayweather rounds 1-3 he looked good and strong. But defensive fighters always get offensive fighters tired. That's just my philosophy. and round 1-3 on Sergio Mora, I really can't tell because both fighters didn't throw much. But Shane Mosley had good body-movement and looked like the aggressor for a while on september 18th. Just his stamina was a major problem. An old lion could get tired of chasing some type of animal. But when you put two wild animals perhaps, let's say a lion and a tiger then you get a decent fight. But thanks for reading!

It's a bad match-up because Mosley is so clearly and obviously done as an athlete. He's never been good technically, he hasn't looked particularly strong in his last 22 rounds of fighting, and he clearly and obviously doesn't have a prayer. I mean, you're entitled to your dumbass opinions if you want them, but the fact remains that Mosley is less than a B level fighter at this point, and without the steroids I doubt that he was much better than that to begin with. If Mosley can't hang as an athlete with Pacquiao - we all know that he never could - and he doesn't have the technical capacities of someone like JMM, how the hell do you expect him to have a chance at giving a good performance? Was the Mayweather fight a good performance? No, but people point to those two big punches. Well, I'm sorry, but two big punches do not a good performance make. I'll give Mosley two big punches in the fight, then the rest will be Pacquiao. With all the respect, I would like to correct your statement. "he hasn't looked particularly strong in his last 22 rounds of fighting" I would say 21 rounds of fighting. Mayweather rounds 1-3 he looked good and strong. But defensive fighters always get offensive fighters tired. That's just my philosophy.

What an interesting analysis. I do agree with you that Mosley IS a fighter to be wary of, but that would only be true for the first two or three rounds. But who knows? We may get a surprise and have a good fight as you surmised. You know what the darkhorse in this is? EPO. If Mosley goes back to his oldways of using performance enhancing drugs, he'll do fine. That's the only way though.

It's a bad match-up because Mosley is so clearly and obviously done as an athlete. He's never been good technically, he hasn't looked particularly strong in his last 22 rounds of fighting, and he clearly and obviously doesn't have a prayer. I mean, you're entitled to your dumbass opinions if you want them, but the fact remains that Mosley is less than a B level fighter at this point, and without the steroids I doubt that he was much better than that to begin with. If Mosley can't hang as an athlete with Pacquiao - we all know that he never could - and he doesn't have the technical capacities of someone like JMM, how the hell do you expect him to have a chance at giving a good performance? Was the Mayweather fight a good performance? No, but people point to those two big punches. Well, I'm sorry, but two big punches do not a good performance make. I'll give Mosley two big punches in the fight, then the rest will be Pacquiao.

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Since when does sne mosley throw his jab lol. Oh he throws it, its just pathetic and utterly ineffective.

Since when does sne mosley throw his jab lol.

What an interesting analysis. I do agree with you that Mosley IS a fighter to be wary of, but that would only be true for the first two or three rounds. But who knows? We may get a surprise and have a good fight as you surmised.

Mosley doesn't have a good jab.

Did you say Mosley has a "Jab" you mean that punch he dangles out there, if Shane had a Jab the fight with Mayweather fight could have turned out different!! Not quite, I said, " he will need to work on his jab, foot-work and stamina. Also said that the jab will help him get a chance to steal his crown. He does have a jab rythm, but if he improves it to create distance rather than trying to fake too much. He might land punches and better combinations.

Mosley will shock the world

Mosley vs. Pacquiao: Could End Up Being A Classic Battle? We are all aware that Mosley vs. Pacquiao will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 7th. There are angry fans that say Manny Pacquiao should've fought Andre Berto or Mexican warrior Juan Manuel Marquez instead. While others say Mosley still has something left and can possibly hurt the Filipino champ in the early rounds. Most Boxing experts are favoring Pacquiao for his future battle against Mosley. Whether fans agree or disagree, the ugly truth is that Mosley vs. Pacquiao is not a bad match-up. Shane Mosley might be getting old, but he still has tremendous power. Just because a fighter is getting old, it doesn't mean he will not give the fans a terrific battle that could end up in the history books. It might be harder at his age, being 39 years old. But with the right training and mentality he could possibly give Pacquiao a good fight. Fight-fans have forgotten that Sugar Shane does quite well with fighters like Pacquiao. The Boxing world has been judging Mosley's talent based on his last performance against Mora. Pacquiao's style is nothing like Sergio Mora's. Pacquiao will try to face Mosley and not run away. It's hard trying to look good against a defensive fighter. Even Manny Pacquiao had a hard time giving the fans an exciting fight against Joshua Clottey. However, when you put two offensive fighters in the square circle, there's a major possibility that the fans could witness a bloody war. The question everyone seems to be asking or thinking about is not who is going to win, but will the fight be worth watching? Everyone seems to doubt Mosley. Not too long ago, four months before Sugar Shane fought Mora. Everyone was saying that Mosley could possibly hurt Manny if they ever step in the ring. It was obvious that Shane Mosley had his power when he fought Mayweather, but it was his stamina the fans were questioning. Stamina could be a major problem when he faces the Filipino superstar that has the heart of a lion and confidence of a tiger. There are three reasons why Shane Mosley could give Pacquiao a fight worth watching. Reason #1: Manny Pacquiao has faced fighters that have poor head-movement in the welterweight division. Miguel Cotto is probably the only fighter that had good head-movement, but failed in other parts. Shane Mosley has great head movement and that could make a difference in the early rounds and possibly later rounds if Shane Mosley ends up having good stamina. Reason #2: Shane Mosley may have few powerful weapons. But there’s no doubt that the jab is one of them. If Shane Mosley uses his jab, like he has been doing in past fights. He might be able to create distance and could set up good combinations to land that explosive hook. Miguel Cotto started pretty good in the early rounds when he fought Pacquiao. Cotto threw plenty of jabs, giving him space and distance to create some combinations. Only problem with Cotto was that he stopped using the jab in the later rounds. Reason #3: Shane Mosley has that powerful right and left hook. If he happens to land a few powerful body shots and right hooks against Pacquiao, not only will that help Shane Mosley get a chance to steal Pacquiao’s crown, but it will give him confidence. As confidence is an important element in the sport of Boxing. In order for Mosley to try to pull off a win against the Pac-Man, he will need to work on: foot-work, jab and stamina. He already has the power and can land explosive left and right hooks. Sugar Shane Mosley will have to be determined and work as hard as possible. I respect both fighters for doing what they do. However, Pacquiao will most likely pull off another victory in the welterweight division. Manny Pacquiao will be too fast and smart for Sugar Shane. It's been proven before that speed beats power, on fights like: Pacquiao vs. Cotto and Margarito vs. Pacquiao. But don’t believe what most people are saying, that it will be an easy fight for Pacquiao. It could end up being a great fight. I believe that Mosley vs. Pacquiao will be a replica of the Cotto vs. Pacquiao fight. Everyone wonders if Manny Pacquiao can knock out Shane Mosley. Mosley has a great chin, therefore I think he may last all rounds and finish the fight. However, if Shane Mosley doesn’t come prepare on May 7th, Manny Pacquiao will win by unanimous decision or possibly by TKO in the later rounds, as late as the 11th round. It may seem like the world doubts that Shane Mosley will get crowned on May 7th, but that’s part of being a warrior. Proving people wrong and conquering their hearts. Manny Pacquiao is a tremendous warrior that will not let any warrior get near his crown. No matter how big they are, how powerful they are or who they are, he will fight back and use any weapon to keep that crown. Did you say Mosley has a "Jab" you mean that punch he dangles out there, if Shane had a Jab the fight with Mayweather fight could have turned out different!!

Mosley will give a terrific performance