What can Mosley do that De La Hoya couldn't?

[ADozenArrows]

Can Shane add more pressure than De La Hoya did in his matchup against Mayweather? Can an old Shane last for 12 rounds when an aging De La Hoya was clearly fading towards the later rounds of his fight with Mayweather? Does Shane have an answer for Mayweathers lightning quick jab or lead right hand?

I watched all of Mayweather's 40 fights this past week and its clear that pressure is the only clear way to beat him(Castillo in the first fight, De La Hoya, and Hatton were the only ones to successfully implement this strategy) as you cannot outbox the man as sooo many have tried.

But the more I think about an almost 40 Mosley being able to successfully pressure Mayweather into any sort of trap the more I slap myself back into reality and face the fact that even Mosley at his absolute best come May 1st, wont have the quickness, legs, or strength to hurt Mayweather anymore than De La Hoya could.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see Mosley win as I think he's a more positive figure for the sport...

But if I was a betting man, I'm putting it all on Mayweather.

Discuss.

[Siggy]

he can bully mayweather. brawl and maul.
if he hasnt lost too much footspeed he can also combine his physicality, fearlessness and footwork, to cut off the ring and keep the pressure on.

[Measy1749]

he can bully mayweather. brawl and maul.
if he hasnt lost too much footspeed he can also combine his physicality, fearlessness and footwork, to cut off the ring and keep the pressure on.

ppl say this but idk...the times where mosely has tried to bully a true boxer, he's gotten exposed. he's a brawler with rly fast hands n good body shots. he beat dlh the 1st time and prly lost the 2nd time. he has prolems imposing his will on boxers, look at the forrest n wright fights.

[elgaringo]

Yes I agree, as much most of us are wanting mosely to humble that ****y little classless basta*d, its more likely were gonna see a repeat of oscar v floyd! Tho Im hoping a bit more exciting.

[IMDAZED]

Be fearless.

[Main Source]

he can bully mayweather. brawl and maul.
if he hasnt lost too much footspeed he can also combine his physicality, fearlessness and footwork, to cut off the ring and keep the pressure on.

Brawl and maul...

Well, we all saw how splendid Hatton did against Mayweather using this strategy.

[Siggy]

Brawl and maul...

Well, we all saw how splendid Hatton did against Mayweather using this strategy.

hatton did decently early on. but he ****** and had no business at 147.
i didnt say anything about how successful mosley would be employing those tactics, i was just answering the OP's question.

those are things that mosley can do differently than ODH.

[BritishBoxing92]

Can Shane add more pressure than De La Hoya did in his matchup against Mayweather? Can an old Shane last for 12 rounds when an aging De La Hoya was clearly fading towards the later rounds of his fight with Mayweather? Does Shane have an answer for Mayweathers lightning quick jab or lead right hand?

I watched all of Mayweather's 40 fights this past week and its clear that pressure is the only clear way to beat him(Castillo in the first fight, De La Hoya, and Hatton were the only ones to successfully implement this strategy) as you cannot outbox the man as sooo many have tried.

But the more I think about an almost 40 Mosley being able to successfully pressure Mayweather into any sort of trap the more I slap myself back into reality and face the fact that even Mosley at his absolute best come May 1st, wont have the quickness, legs, or strength to hurt Mayweather anymore than De La Hoya could.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see Mosley win as I think he's a more positive figure for the sport...

But if I was a betting man, I'm putting it all on Mayweather.

Discuss.

hes definately more aggressive then de la hoya in the ring and he also hits harder then de lahoya..

[elgaringo]

Brawl and maul...

Well, we all saw how splendid Hatton did against Mayweather using this strategy.

It just happemds mosely is bigger, stronger, faster and punches harder than hatton. Oh and not to mention has a better chin and is much better at placing his shots! It all points to a real tough night for mayweather

[Clyde Barrow]

Fight for 12 rounds.