Why Shane Mosely is Dangerous

ok......the only thing that worries me for mosley is the stamina issue; and as i think about it, i dont believe that pac has the body to lean on him and to hold him to wear him down....pac must fight realllllly smart to win this fight; dashing in and out with angles an an attempt to confuse shane and possibly wear him down....we all know that pac will not and can not fight like that....pac has that warrior mentality once he gets hit....thats why we love to se pac fight....Fellas, this is boxing, he will be hit! the thing is; shane has some skill too...

He is lynching on to old hat, Mosley isn't the same fighter, end of. Mosley has a slight chance, but nothing of note. Pac will use his footwork and speed, he'll be in - out, he'll avoid brawling. Prime Mosley would have been a 50/50 encounter, infact I'd choose Mosley over Pacquiao, but the Mosley of now has to many miles on the clock - he's finished.

"Sugar Shane’s display of endurance was an inspiration to all senior citizens." That says it all right there. http://media.myspacepimper.com/content/image/funny/funny_335.jpg

For the love of God, will people stop with the "Pacquiao's never fought an African American" thing already? What difference does it really make?

this article is very amateur-ish. the fact remains that floyd fought a shi**y version of mosley and pac is gonna fight the same shi**y version..this fight means nothing except a big pay check for both fighters. let's hope pac shows a bit of mercy and let's shane retire in a healthy mode.

I got this off his website. Its a good read : Why Mosley is dangerous Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Phil Star MANILA, Philippines - Even as defending WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has been installed a 9-1 favorite, he’s not taking Sugar Shane Mosley lightly in their 12-round bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 7 because all indications point to the classy boxer-puncher as a dangerous foe. Here are some reasons why Mosley is a serious challenger. • He has one-punch knockout power in either hand, particularly the right. In boxing, all it takes is a single connection and the fight could be over. Mosley boasts a knockout rate of 85 percent or 39 KOs of 46 wins, compared to Pacquiao’s 73 percent or 38 KOs of 52 wins. • He’s the first African-American whom Pacquiao will face. If you’re not used to the rhythm and style of an African-American athlete, you could be in big trouble. Pacquiao has sparred with African-Americans like Shawn Porter, Rashad Holloway and Karim Mayfield but it’s a different atmosphere when the bell rings for a real fight on pay-per-view. • He’s the only fighter to defeat the legendary Oscar de la Hoya twice. • He’s the only fighter to knock out rugged Mexican warrior Antonio Margarito who went the distance with Pacquiao. • He’s the only fighter to beat former world lightmiddleweight champion Fernando Vargas twice, both by knockout. • He’s never been knocked out – all his losses were on points. And only Vernon Forrest was able to floor Mosley, doing it twice in the second round but Sugar Shane survived the threat to last the full route in losing a decision. In contrast, Pacquiao has been floored by Rustico Torrecampo, Medgeon 3-K Battery, Nedal Hussein, Serikzhan Yeshmagambetov and Marco Antonio Barrera (although the knockdown should’ve been ruled a slip as shown in a replay). Mosley’s strong chin is an obvious asset. • He’s the “longest” fighter ever to battle Pacquiao with a startling 74-inch wingspan. That translates to a massive seven-inch reach advantage for Mosley. Two Pacquiao victims, Margarito and De la Hoya, both measure 73 inches in wingspan. • He’s comfortable fighting in the 147-pound division. Mosley has weighed over 142 pounds for 22 bouts since 1999. Pacquiao has fought in only four fights weighing over 142 since 2008. Pacquiao scaled 142 pounds for De la Hoya, 144 for Miguel Cotto, 145 3/4 for Joshua Clottey and 144 1/2 for Margarito. Mosley will likely weigh five to 10 pounds more than Pacquiao when they square off. The edge in heft may be an advantage or a disadvantage for Mosley. • He’s trained by the legendary Nazim Richardson who also takes care of Bernard Hopkins and IBF cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham. Richardson is known in fight circles as a master strategist and tactician. Although he is not as renowned as Freddie Roach, Richardson can’t be considered a slouch. He’s an expert in spotting flaws and exploiting weaknesses. He’s a whiz in revving up old engines and transforming them into mean machines. To Richardson, age is all in the mind. Hopkins, his other ageless gladiator, remains competitive at 46. • He’s intelligent and crafty. Mosley used a classic boxing style to confound De la Hoya, not once but twice. He even switch-hit to confuse the Golden Boy. Against Pacquiao, Mosley is expected to put pressure on the Filipino icon and force a slugfest. Mosley’s deadliest combination is a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head. Sugar Shane once said he emulates Roberto Duran in the ring. • He has experience on his side. Mosley turned pro in 1993, two years before Pacquiao, and has boxed 376 rounds in 53 fights. Pacquiao has boxed 329 rounds in 57 bouts. Mosley has engaged in 19 world title matches and Pacquiao, 16. Mosley racked up a record of 38-0, with 35 KOs, before tasting his first defeat nine years after turning pro. Pacquiao raced to an 11-0 record, with only three KOs, before suffering his initial setback to Torrecampo in 1996. • He knows how to deal with southpaws. Mosley has battled five lefthanders in his career and lost to only one – Winky Wright. Against Luis Collazo, he scored a knockdown and breezed to an easy victory on points. • He fights like Juan Manuel Marquez. Pacquiao had difficulty against the Mexican in two bouts. Marquez, a technician, counter-punched and repeatedly found an opening for his right hand down the middle, into the heart of Pacquiao’s defense. Mosley will try to do the same on May 7. • He’s still got heart. Against Sergio Mora last September, Mosley defied the laws of aging and turned back the hands of time to win the final two rounds in salvaging a 12-round split draw in Los Angeles. Sugar Shane’s display of endurance was an inspiration to all senior citizens. Jeff Ryan of The Ring Magazine put the fight in perspective when he wrote: “At a battle-scarred 32 years of age and following 16 years in the ring, 57 fights, and a jump of about 40 pounds in weight throughout his career, Pacquiao is due to turn old overnight or at the very least, have an off-night, particularly if the absence of a Floyd Mayweather fight robs him of some motivation and his political career in the Philippines becomes more of a distraction...and if that night arrives this May, Mosley (even a 39-year-old version in decline) has the game, experience, strength, and chin to make things interesting.” So in the final analysis, the Pacquiao-Mosley fight couldn’t be as one-sided as the odds indicate. Hes got the Power to hurt Manny but has to get in the position first... I think Mosley might be taking his first stoppage, hes just gonna stand there and take abuse IMO.

Seriously reaching on most of this...and this is coming from a fan of Shane. • He’s the first African-American whom Pacquiao will face. If you’re not used to the rhythm and style of an African-American athlete, you could be in big trouble. (Just wow...) • He’s the only fighter to defeat the legendary Oscar de la Hoya twice. (Oscar won that 2nd fight on alot of peoples cards...) • He’s the only fighter to knock out rugged Mexican warrior Antonio Margarito who went the distance with Pacquiao. (Only because Pac was afriad he was going to kill Margarito so he took the foot off the gas the last couple of rounds.) • He’s the only fighter to beat former world lightmiddleweight champion Fernando Vargas twice, both by knockout. (Vargas was always ****. Plus, it isnt like guys like Oscar or Tito wouldnt have beat him again if they had fought twice.) • Pacquiao has been floored by Rustico Torrecampo, Medgeon 3-K Battery, Nedal Hussein, Serikzhan Yeshmagambetov and Marco Antonio Barrera. (Really reaching on this one) • He’s trained by the legendary Nazim Richardson who also takes care of Bernard Hopkins and IBF cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham. Richardson is known in fight circles as a master strategist and tactician. (How did that work out against Floyd again?) • He’s intelligent and crafty. Mosley used a classic boxing style to confound De la Hoya, not once but twice. He even switch-hit to confuse the Golden Boy. Against Pacquiao, Mosley is expected to put pressure on the Filipino icon and force a slugfest. Mosley’s deadliest combination is a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head. Sugar Shane once said he emulates Roberto Duran in the ring. (I stopped at "classic boxing style" while shaking with laughter) • He has experience on his side. (It means he's old.) • He fights like Juan Manuel Marquez. (Kill yourself if you agree with this.) • He’s still got heart. Against Sergio Mora last September, Mosley defied the laws of aging and turned back the hands of time to win the final two rounds in salvaging a 12-round split draw in Los Angeles. Sugar Shane’s display of endurance was an inspiration to all senior citizens. (Against Sergio Mora...) Hahaha, epic post!! Had me laughing my butt off. Green K.

Shane's power may also be his weakness as he may tend to wait for the big right rather than throwing combinations. Also, can Mosley fight backing up? Neither of them can fight backing up... and frankly, I don't think they're interested in that kind of match anyway. I don't know or care what the current odds are... If Shane uses a good jab, timing and effective counter punching... Pacquiao is going to sleep. If he could catch Floyd who makes himself hard to hit, he'll have no problem getting to Pac who stands right in front of you. If Shane watched and employed Morales and Marquez' strategy against Pacman he will KO Pacman. Problem with Shane is he is WAY too impatient and doesn't stick to gameplans all the time. Shane has also gotten alot stiffer with age. I've noticed he doesn't offer head movement, has very average footwork, and his hips could use a little oil. All in all, he will have plenty of chances to put Pacman away..

I was interested until I read: He fights like JMM. Lol I did the same except I stopped much earlier at this: • He’s the first African-American whom Pacquiao will face. If you’re not used to the rhythm and style of an African-American athlete, you could be in big trouble. WTF?

Seriously reaching on most of this...and this is coming from a fan of Shane. • He’s the first African-American whom Pacquiao will face. If you’re not used to the rhythm and style of an African-American athlete, you could be in big trouble. (Just wow...) • He’s the only fighter to defeat the legendary Oscar de la Hoya twice. (Oscar won that 2nd fight on alot of peoples cards...) • He’s the only fighter to knock out rugged Mexican warrior Antonio Margarito who went the distance with Pacquiao. (Only because Pac was afriad he was going to kill Margarito so he took the foot off the gas the last couple of rounds.) • He’s the only fighter to beat former world lightmiddleweight champion Fernando Vargas twice, both by knockout. (Vargas was always ****. Plus, it isnt like guys like Oscar or Tito wouldnt have beat him again if they had fought twice.) • Pacquiao has been floored by Rustico Torrecampo, Medgeon 3-K Battery, Nedal Hussein, Serikzhan Yeshmagambetov and Marco Antonio Barrera. (Really reaching on this one) • He’s trained by the legendary Nazim Richardson who also takes care of Bernard Hopkins and IBF cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham. Richardson is known in fight circles as a master strategist and tactician. (How did that work out against Floyd again?) • He’s intelligent and crafty. Mosley used a classic boxing style to confound De la Hoya, not once but twice. He even switch-hit to confuse the Golden Boy. Against Pacquiao, Mosley is expected to put pressure on the Filipino icon and force a slugfest. Mosley’s deadliest combination is a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head. Sugar Shane once said he emulates Roberto Duran in the ring. (I stopped at "classic boxing style" while shaking with laughter) • He has experience on his side. (It means he's old.) • He fights like Juan Manuel Marquez. (Kill yourself if you agree with this.) • He’s still got heart. Against Sergio Mora last September, Mosley defied the laws of aging and turned back the hands of time to win the final two rounds in salvaging a 12-round split draw in Los Angeles. Sugar Shane’s display of endurance was an inspiration to all senior citizens. (Against Sergio Mora...)

LOL its funny how that article doesn't mention a thing about the Mora fight

ahhh speculation, Mosley's best assests easy his warriors heart, no prisoners. Styles make fights, thats a big catch phrase round here but couldnt be more true in this fight. Mosley knows he wins he wins big he loses he is written off and will never see anoter mega fight payday. This makes Mosley dangerous very dangerous and Pac should be very cautious in this fight. It's all about how pac approaches this fight. I think he decides to throw down the gauntlet and fight Mosley, and he usually does, Mosley has a great chance of winning but if pac fights smart he wears Shane down and maybe stops him but definitely wins.

only dangerous because he can still punch that and slight chance Pac is taking him for granted this really just a tuneup fight for Pac Shane has only a mild chance to shock him

Shane is dangerous because Pacquiao has no defense and Shane will bust him up.

Mora is a feather fisted Lightmiddle not a Middlewieght Mosley to me looked confused and out box by a c-level contender participant. Mosley has become a joke and a laughing stock if Mosley name had stocks on WALL STREET all invester would be jumping ship cause his name has come to a crash

Man, Roy is shotter than ****...a walkin zombie. Tarver took his soul, then Johnson took his balls, then Green took what he had left as a brain... Mosley is still game, I thought he beat middleweight Mora who isn't as bad as people think and had Floyd hurt like nobody ever had... Has absolutely nothing to do with what I said.

Mora was a middle weight and Shane won that fight IMO. I don't think its going to be the same type of fight. I am thinking that its going to be a fight that is comparable to Mosely Cotto. ****, that's true, Shane lost to Cotto. Sometimes Shane sucks as hell... I think with Richardson he will have the right game plan...Wasn't the case against "Borikua to the bone" Cotto

It's also like saying Roy will beat Lebedev because he knocked out Montell Griffin. The hell does that have to do with anything. :lol1: Man, Roy is shotter than ****...a walkin zombie. Tarver took his soul, then Johnson took his balls, then Green took what he had left as a brain... Mosley is still game, I thought he beat middleweight Mora who isn't as bad as people think and had Floyd hurt like nobody ever had...

Try watching one of your Black brothers on You Tube Why Mosley will lose. You know and every seroius boxing fan knows Mosley was loaded up like a motherphucker On EPO the clear or what ever. Margarito trainer were aware of Mosleys Roids so they attempted to load the gloves to even the playing field because it was going to be the night of two cheats. Unfortuntently Margo was caught and mentaly lost the fight cause he was worried more of his punishment than the fight itself what...............

i don't see mosley winning in this fight, at all. i predict a ko in pac's favor. those pac's combos will hit mosley really hard. this is mosley's first ko. but upsets happen. after the marg fight, i've anticipated pac fighting fighters his own size. this is another huge risk, nonetheless, with very little credit. I believe that shane has been hit harder than pac has the ability to; and he had walked through it..... people are really short-changing my guy....Huge mistake....I can't wait!