Comments Thread For: How Pacquaio vs Mosley Impacts The Rest Of The Sport

[Mr. Philadel]

I said it once and I will say it again Jake is one of the best in the business.

Damn good read.

this here^^^^^^^^^...dude is a god when it comes to mixing words and the truth

[cortdawg25]

By Jake Donovan - Depending upon whom you ask, news of Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley agreeing to terms for a May 7 showdown is a dream come true or the worst possible scenario.

Popular opinion leads far more towards the latter. When you think about who wins and who loses in the aftermath of Tuesday’s announcement, it’s easy to understand why.

The winners from this event do not make for a very extensive list.

Mosley obviously benefits more than anyone else. Winless since his ninth-round knockout of Antonio Margarito in January 2009, it was unclear as recent as two months ago what was in store for the 39-year old as he approaches the twilight of his career.

The fight comes more than a year after he all but demanded such a showdown, at one point even going so far as to meet Pacquiao at a weight closer to 140 lb. than at the welterweight limit. Patience proved to be of virtue – that and the revelation that he wasn’t obligated to fight exclusively under the Golden Boy Promotions banner, despite serving as a minor stakeholder in the company.

Chances are that even had he landed the fight in 2009 like he wished, Top Rank would’ve never offered him anywhere near the package he will receive for this fight – a $5 million guarantee, plus a piece of the pay-per-view upside.

Even more so than Mosley, the city of Las Vegas has been longing for a superfight that will bring fans and revenue to its declining economy.

Once known as the fight capital of the world, Sin City played host to just one blockbuster event this year – Mosley’s landslide loss at the hands of Floyd Mayweather, Jr, who has since buried himself in legal troubles which could potentially end his days as a factor in today’s boxing landscape. [Click Here To Read More]

Wow...the so-called P4P king has not had a defense at 130,135, 140 or 154...WTF...lol.

It sure is good to be a Mayweather fan. Defenses at 130, 135, 140, 147 and only 1 lone division without a defense at 154. But atleast he beat a titleholder for his championship belt at 154. Pacquiao has bought belts at 135, 147, and 154. P4P #1 my a$$!!!

[MegatronCEN*CAL]

Hatorade at it's best. Yes you are better than me in boxing knowledge. Everybody knows that.

Chups you seem to be a Manny nut-hugging fan. Can you please justify this fight agaisnt Shane Mosley?

The fight is a complete joke...but please justify why it is taking place.

[iNDOLiFER]

at the end of the day pac will still be rated #1 p4p king while the *****s cry about it!!

[MegatronCEN*CAL]

at the end of the day pac will still be rated #1 p4p king while the *****s cry about it!!

You're a Manny nut-hugging fan, right? Justify this fight for me please. Tell me how this fight makes sense.

[JD Salinger]

to say that i am disgusted by this match up is a ****in understatement.

[Sinisterevo]

I wont believe it until I finally see them in the ring....I forsee an injury to Pac or something, hopefully not. This is a very dangerous fight for Pacquiao.

[throbk1974]

Justification: Pac is taking Mosley as a "tune-up". Hopefully this KO will shut Hopkins' mouth about Pac not fighting "slick, black" fighters. Its about as justifiable as Mayweather taking on Marquez, though Pac will most likely make weight and not disrespect his opponent.

[MegatronCEN*CAL]

Justification: Pac is taking Mosley as a "tune-up". Hopefully this KO will shut Hopkins' mouth about Pac not fighting "slick, black" fighters. Its about as justifiable as Mayweather taking on Marquez, though Pac will most likely make weight and not disrespect his opponent.

That made absoutely no sense, but OK.

And this fight is just as bad as Mayweather-Marquez, which was a joke too.

[jrosales13]

Justification: Pac is taking Mosley as a "tune-up". Hopefully this KO will shut Hopkins' mouth about Pac not fighting "slick, black" fighters. Its about as justifiable as Mayweather taking on Marquez, though Pac will most likely make weight and not disrespect his opponent.

Why would it?

Honestly he chose the one black fighter who has a "Mexican style"...According to Mosley himself.

How many tune ups does Pac need? This would be his 3rd in a row.