Comments Thread For: Mayweather: "Power and Speed Won't Help Mosley Win"

[Sutekh uvdabrix]

the only reason why cotto fought backwards was because margachito had concret hands a'holes

right because im sure he knew that from opening bel

[MindBat]

Shane will have a decent start in the beginning and press Floyd. He respects Floyd and knows that he must control the fight from the beginning or lose it in the end.

Shane's main concern will be about finding the right sparring partners who can emulate Floyd in training.

Look for Floyd to time Shane, then capitalize on mistakes.

It should be good while it lasts.

[Boxing Scene]

No challenge for floyd. Mayweather UD, winning 10 of 12 rounds.

[shorty rock]

1 thing is for sure is shane knew from opening bell that margachito didnt have on cement blocks so maybe thats why he went in on margachito the way he did.

[switchsouthpaw]

hey SWITCH, I just saw this interview of Floyd saying he knew nothing about a re-match clause in his contract with Shane Mosely.... ???? WTH, the media has been reporting a re-match clause from the very beginning right? I think this interview was yesterday.
http://www.skysports.com/video/inlin...920647,00.html

Believe me when I tell you this, when it comes to the terms of a contract Floyd is aware of every single detail that goes into the contract.

Dan Rafael also reported that the rematch clause was emphasized by Ellerbe. The rematch clause doesn't tell me anything and I don't look into it, as some others have. I think it's par for the course. If they stage a competitive fight, then a second fight becomes that much more marketable and stands to make a lot more money. If Mayweather wins in an easier fashion than expected, then I can't see him granting a rematch to Shane, nothing to gain. What do you think?

[Lorily]

Believe me when I tell you this, when it comes to the terms of a contract Floyd is aware of every single detail that goes into the contract.

Dan Rafael also reported that the rematch clause was emphasized by Ellerbe. The rematch clause doesn't tell me anything and I don't look into it, as some others have. I think it's par for the course. If they stage a competitive fight, then a second fight becomes that much more marketable and stands to make a lot more money. If Mayweather wins in an easier fashion than expected, then I can't see him granting a rematch to Shane, nothing to gain. What do you think?

Exactly right, which is why I questioned the re-match clause in the first place... having been suggested it came from Mayweather camp didn't sound like Floyd to me, as the very word re-match sounds like conceeding (sp?) to the possibility of losing. And why would he sign a re-match clause to fight someone he knows (in his mind) that he is going to beat. That's why I took an interest in the possibility that he said that because it would have showed some doubt on his part which goes against everything he has ever said. I get the whole money part, believe me... it's the implications of it that baffled me. Does that make sense? Now, he says he never even heard of anything about a re-match and I find it laughable that he wouldn't know every single detail of his negotiations and contract.
Hey, I just saw Roger Mellie was banned? What happened, do you know?

[switchsouthpaw]

Exactly right, which is why I questioned the re-match clause in the first place... having been suggested it came from Mayweather camp didn't sound like Floyd to me, as the very word re-match sounds like conceeding (sp?) to the possibility of losing. And why would he sign a re-match clause to fight someone he knows (in his mind) that he is going to beat. That's why I took an interest in the possibility that he said that because it would have showed some doubt on his part which goes against everything he has ever said. I get the whole money part, believe me... it's the implications of it that baffled me. Does that make sense? Now, he says he never even heard of anything about a re-match and I find it laughable that he wouldn't know every single detail of his negotiations and contract.
Hey, I just saw Roger Mellie was banned? What happened, do you know?

I think the rematch clause is good for Floyd in that he will earn another big day if the first fight is competitive and who knows how old Mosley will be the second time around, if a rematch is in fact initiated by both camps. As far as Floyd not knowing what's in his contract that is laughable, just think about it...he took a week before signing and agreeing to terms, he knows exactly what is in the contract.

I have no idea what happened to Roger Mellie, sometimes this forum devolves into people insulting the poster rather than the post itself and maybe he responded angrily but I'm not sure.

[Calilloyd]

If Floyd is so confident of winning this fight then why did he get a rematch claus. We've seen fighters either lose or get a gift decision when they do that. Look at the second Pacquiao-JMM fight. Quintana-Williams is another one even though Williams won the rematch.

Why do you assume Mayweather asked for one?

[Calilloyd]

I don't get the whole re-match clause thing either... doesn't sound like FMJ in the sense that it indicates him conceeding to a chance of losing. I mean if he wins I wouldn't see him wanting to re-match Shane who will obviously be tough for him, and I don't think most fans would have paid for a re-match of FMJ vs ODLH. IMO he only made a re-match with JLC because of all the negativity out there with so many thinking he lost that one decisevly.
So, what DOES this re-match clause mean to the fans? Just curious, not being snide.

The rematch clause was negotiated on behalf of GBP, not Mayweather. The reasons go far beyond who will win or lose. It's a power play to keep top rank and Pacquiao from fighting either one.

[BABYBOXER]

The rematch clause was negotiated on behalf of GBP, not Mayweather. The reasons go far beyond who will win or lose. It's a power play to keep top rank and Pacquiao from fighting either one.

in that case, boxing will be dying...boxing fans will be the loosers. i don't think that this is a good business strategy for GBP, unless there is another purpose.