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By CompuBox - The first card on HBO’s World Championship Boxing series in 2009 is an intriguing welterweight showdown between WBC champion Antonio Margarito (37-5, 27 KO) and former three division king Shane Mosley (45-5, 38 KO) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The 30-year-old "Tijuana Tornado" is a solid 4-to-1 favorite to beat the 37-year-old "Sugar Shane," but their combative mindsets should still make for an exciting and potentially dramatic night for boxing fans.
This analysis will break down their performances against a recent common opponent – Miguel Cotto as well as their deeds against fighters who share similarities (whether anatomically or stylistically) to their foe. But before we get to that portion, here’s a breakdown of their numbers against Cotto:
* Mosley and Cotto both landed 248 punches in their November 10, 2007 bout, though Mosley had to throw 99 more (774-675) to get there. Mosley’s 774 total punches thrown vs. Cotto were the most he’s thrown in 25 of his fights tracked by CompuBox. He also landed a career best 216 power punches vs, Cotto, 42 more than he landed in his upset win over Oscar delaHoya on 6/17/00. Not bad output for the then-36 yr. old.
Despite owning a seven-inch reach advantage (74 inches to 67), it was Cotto who connected with more jabs (98-71) despite throwing 151 fewer (288-439). Conversely, Mosley topped Cotto in total power connects 177-150 even though he logged 52 fewer attempts (335-387). [details]
This analysis will break down their performances against a recent common opponent – Miguel Cotto as well as their deeds against fighters who share similarities (whether anatomically or stylistically) to their foe. But before we get to that portion, here’s a breakdown of their numbers against Cotto:
* Mosley and Cotto both landed 248 punches in their November 10, 2007 bout, though Mosley had to throw 99 more (774-675) to get there. Mosley’s 774 total punches thrown vs. Cotto were the most he’s thrown in 25 of his fights tracked by CompuBox. He also landed a career best 216 power punches vs, Cotto, 42 more than he landed in his upset win over Oscar delaHoya on 6/17/00. Not bad output for the then-36 yr. old.
Despite owning a seven-inch reach advantage (74 inches to 67), it was Cotto who connected with more jabs (98-71) despite throwing 151 fewer (288-439). Conversely, Mosley topped Cotto in total power connects 177-150 even though he logged 52 fewer attempts (335-387). [details]
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